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The 2009 Salute to Small Business Awards
The US Small Business Administration congratulates the following recipients:
Small Business Person of the Year - Ms. Anna "Beth" Fouse, President of Ark-La-Tex Shredding Company, Inc. in Tyler (Tyler SBDC)

Jeffrey Butland Family-owned Business of the Year - Ms. Reginalea "Reggi" Kemp, President of Kemp & Sons (Center for Government Contracting SBDC)

Small Business Journalist of the Year - Mr. Roy Lee Lemons, President/Publisher /Owner (North Central Texas SBDC)

Minority Small Business Champion of the Year - Ms. Marina Bhargava, Director of Business, The Meed Center in Dallas (Dallas SBDC)

Veteran Small Business of the Year - Lt. Colonel Golda T. Eldridge (Retired), Small Business Consultant, McLennan Community College SBDC (McLennan SBDC)

Financial Services Champion of the Year - Mr. David W. Stewart, Owner, D. W. Stewart Companies (Trinity Valley SBDC)

Home-Based Business Champion of the Year - Ms. Jacklyn Tinsley King, Co-Owner, P.O.P. Acres Ranch & Farm (Navarro SBDC)


Torrez Paper Company, Inc.
Read about one of our newest success stories! click here


Lorraine McCord
Lorraine McCord named North Texas State Star
Lorraine McCord was named 2008 North Texas State Star at the ASBDC’s Annual Conference. read more

North Texas SBDC Network’s 2007 Annual Report

Herbert Austin
Herbert Austin Named District Director for Dallas/Fort Worth District Office read more


Frequently Asked Questions...

I want to start a small business, where do I begin?
First, make an appointment to receive counseling, free of charge, from your local SBDC. Among other talents, our advisors are adept at helping you write a business plan, the "roadmap" for your venture. read more

How much money will I need to start?
You will need two pots of money. One pot will pay for the things you need just to get your new business started. The other pot is to pay your operating costs until your business reaches break-even – that point where you are taking in the same amount of money you are paying out. read more

Can I get a grant?
Contrary to popular belief, grants of cash for business are virtually nonexistent. There are rare instances where a cash grant has been given for some highly specialized type of business or for some unusual situation, but for the great majority of business situations, there are no cash grants. read more

Where can I get help in starting a small business?
Go to the people who know about small business. This includes Small Business Development Centers. There are over 950 in the United States and their counseling services are free.  S.C.O.R.E., which is staffed by retired business executives, is another free source of help. read more
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