Success stories

Success stories

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    Latina-Owned Business Thriving in the Permian Basin

    The West Texas District Office, along with our resource partner UTPB Small Business Development Center (SBDC), recently recognized Tanya Manriquez Lujan as the 2022 Small Business Person of the Year...

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    Woman Contracting Firm is Success

    Geneco Technologies LLC was started from the ground up by owners Amye Butler and Brad Butler, inspired by Amye’s father, Gene Amerine. They rely on the outstanding project managers and hardworking...

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    Bahama Bucks

    Bahama Bucks Franchise Corporation is owned and operated by father and son, Paul and Blake Buchanan, as well as their long-time friend, Eric Lee. In the summer of 1990, Blake Buchanan opened the first...

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    James Reneau Seed Company, Inc. - Patricia Reneau Arnold

    In 2014, Patricia Reneau Arnold was the last living family member of the Reneau Family that started the James Reneau Seed Company, Inc., in 1956. A decision had to be made to either liquidate or...