Success Stories

Business Consulting Success Stories

Biodiesel Company Launched
SBDC Director, Ronald "Bud" Gayhart supported North Prairie Productions owner Mike Robinson and Executive Vice President Jeff Pieterick throughout the 2006 drive to launch a high-economic impact biodiesel refinery in Evansville, Wisconsin. To see his complete success story click here.

Concrete Sealant Company Expands
“With the help of SBDC business student interns and the other resources that the SBDC provided, I was able to see what my competition was doing, what the standard expectations of my industry are and where I need to be to have the competitive edge.” Cheryl Sment, owner of Interstate Sealant and Concrete. To see the complete Interstate Sealant success story, click here.

Inventor Brings Cutting Edge Sensor Technology to Market
Pewaukee inventor and entrepreneur Kurt Brandt has successfully brought two of his innovations to market with the help of the SBDC and other Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN) partners. His ArgusNet sensor which could be used to detect exposure to radiation and toxins has attracted the attention of the Department of Homeland Security, and Brandt's Abiolux non-invasive container inspection technology has received millions in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. “The contribution from SBDC, it’s director, staff and student help have been key elements driving the success of our company”  Kurt Brandt 2007. To see his complete success story click here.

Business Training Success Story

Opportunity to Profit Seized
Roy Magsamen opened RM Small Engine Repair in Fort Atkinson after completing the Opportunity to Profit business plan course. To see his complete success story, click here.