Reliable internet in rural areas of the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico has been difficult to find. Education and commerce were affected, so in 2016, Chad Giles and Bryan Waldrip founded Resound Networks in Pampa, Texass to provide wireless Internet. They say, "We believe there is no greater joy than to watch our services help local businesses and families achieve their goals and succeed in their endeavors. We are a customer-first company and work every day to improve our customer's experience."

LJ Letourneau and Frank McKay/U.S. Army Veteran. 2A Energy Services, LLC

Pam Matherne went to the Ephraim, Utah SBDC with her passion and drive for owning a small business. Pam bought a heard of goats and a small farm to raise them on. She has successfully been raising goats and has found a market for selling them. This was just the beginning; Pam has now opened a second business. Lovey's Pet Grooming located in Manti, Utah. Thanks to the help she received from the SBDC, she is now a proud owner of two businesses.

Nora DeMuth leaned on her VtSBDC advisor to help her pivot during the pandemic, revamping her website and offering curbside pick up. She credits her advisor for confirming her commitment to keeping the business open, enabling Nora to bring beautiful flowers, plants, seeds and positive connections to her community.

Through SBA and the Virgin Islands SBDC Covid-19 direct assistance, Working World, LLC has been able to continue the process of preparedness in our Adult Educational Training Center which places emphasis on Windows software methods, Adult Literacy, and additional training methods, relative to job placement.