What Small Business Owners Are Saying...

"Our SBDC advisor is our counselor, our friend and our mentor. With this help, we have successfully launched our company. I'm so grateful to have such wonderful support."

-Shaoli Sun, Easy Shore LLC

"When I decided to start my business, I had so many great ideas, but I wasn't sure where to begin. Working with the SBDC allowed me to focus and organize my business plan. The professionalism, support and expertise are invaluable. Thank you!

-Sandra Garay,Heart Strong Education

"There have been many difficult times, but throughout, my SBDC counselor has been a close advisor, serving as coach, critic and confidant. It's refreshing to know whatever crisis I need resolved, there is a place like the SBDC with a consultant ready to nurture and advise."

-Barbara Parafati, Reflexions Hair Salon

"The decision to open my own catering and prepared food business initially was an overwhelming endeavor. The Small Business Development Center helped me to organize my plan and remain focused. This has been a positive and productive experience, and the assistance will enable me to expand and grow my business."

-Bob Bourassa, BB Custom Catering

"I want to thank you and your team for the excellent advice, guidance and counsel. Starting a company is difficult at best, and we appreciate your emphasis on detailed business planning and marketing. I will continue to call on you for help as we grow and plan for the future."

-Pat Harold, Spectrum Business Solutions

"We would not have been able to complete our business plan without the assistance you provided. Thank you for everything that you and your team have done for us."

-Frank & Rose Tomaszewski, Composite Machining Experts

"The Small Business Development Center has been my mentor, my supporter, my confidant, and most of all my inspiration to keep fighting for my dream. Today I have alot to be proud of and am thankful for SBDC's commitment to nurturing and guiding small business owners like myself to success."

-Cherie Griffith Dunn, VLO Group-New England of Hatford, CT