UW-Whitewater Small Business Development Center

Client Success Story - New Heights

Entrepreneur Propels Aviation Business to New Heights

Whatever your mission, we'll get you ready!

That's the motto of successful Janesville customization and repair business Helicopter Specialties Inc., recently named Aviation Business of the Year by the Wisconsin Aviation Trade Association.

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Client Success Story - Business Expansion

Cheryl Sment, Interstate Sealant & Concrete, Inc.

Awarded Wisconsin Small Business Person of the Year for 2010 by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Cheryl Sment received assistance with growing her business from the SBDC. Sment transformed her career from full-time nursing to owning and running Interstate Sealant & Concrete (ISC), a company that has provided sealing services for concrete highways, parking lots, and airport runways across the US since 1998.

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Client Success Story - Dream Realized

Roy Magsamen, RM Small Engine Repair, LLC

Roy Magsamen had been repairing small engines for nearly 20 years when, in 2006, he decided that he wanted to move his engine repair workshop out of his home and launch a full scale business. Before leaving a position as service manager for an auto retailer, Magsamen wanted some assurance that he could make a profit in his new business.

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Client Success Story - Continued Success

Peer Networking and SBDC Consulting Support 40% Sales Increase and Job Creation

Nelson Sales co-owner, Scott Filter first contacted the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Small Business Development Center when a leadership and performance coach suggested that he consider joining the Waukesha area PeerSpectives group, a group led by UW-Whitewater SBDC director Bud Gayhart.

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About Us

High-impact, results-based business consulting and entrepreneurial training to help you grow your company.

In today's economic environment, the SDBC is forging ahead to partner with new, existing, growing, and forward-thinking businesses as they navigate the waters of change.

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBA funded programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: SBDC, 1200 Hyland Hall, UW-Whitewater, Whitewater WI 53190. An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.