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."

Gloria Jackson Gummelt and her daughter Robin McFarland and family, opened Bella Décor in 2018. The duo had dreamed of owning their own store after years of interior design work. "Seeing how people make their homes, offices, or any place more beautiful with items purchased from Bella Décor is such a joy", Robin says. Gloria recently passed away after battling cancer. The McFarland's are keeping the dream alive in her memory and the Amarillo community has supported them every step of the way.

Cynthia Pearson reached out to the Abilene SBDC for help with the Payment Protection Program loan application. Her goal was to obtain funds to allow essential workers to continue to have childcare while working in hospitals, fire and police services, and other agencies protecting us during the pandemic. The SBDC assisted in the completion of the required forms and followed up with other assistance she requested. Cynthia considers the assistance and funding to be "a life saver for the organization and the community."