Success stories

Success stories

  • A trailer manufacturer celebrates their achievements with the SBA

    Scamp Trailers’ Long Haul Success with SBA Support

    The Eveland family founded Scamp Trailers in 1971 as a trailer manufacturer, producing 130 units annually. The business has grown exponentially since its start, today manufacturing 700 units each year...

  • Jovany Chavira in his paint shop

    JMCP Enterprises LLC

    Jovany Chavira is the owner of SLP Customs and Collision Repair, an auto body repair shop in Arlington, Texas. As a teenager, he dreamed of becoming financially independent through entrepreneurship...

  • A family business and their company outside with a fleet of commercial vehicles

    Cole Air & Appliances, Co.

    Cole Air Conditioning & Appliances, Co. is a family business started in 1967 by Joel and Janie Cole. In later years, Judy Cole McPherson and Michael “Mo” Morrison joined operations. Their father's...

  • Mother and son franchise owners standing in front of a wall fully stocked with toys

    HobbyTown Success Story

    HobbyTown, a franchise established in 1999 by mother and son team Angela Millet and Ryan Wilson in Knoxville, Tennessee, has become a beloved destination for hobby enthusiasts of all ages. With a...

  • Peter Varkonyi and Lauren Stevens in their Brownsville market

    SCORE Mentor Provides Courage and Confidence to First-time Business Owners

    Peter Varkonyi and Lauren Stevens built a bond over local produce, and developed a business plan to bring fresh, local ingredients to their community. With help from SCORE mentor Juan Florin, Peter...

  • Yolanda Clarke wearing a deep pink blouse and smiling at the camera.

    Powder River Industries, Clarke: It's all about service

    Powder River Industries of Laramie, WY embarked out of a commitment to service and the military community. Through the passion of CEO Yolanda Clarke, the idea that became a business in 2016 has grown...

  • Gabriel Wander from Wander Staffing

    Gabriel Wander - A Man on a Mission

    All things seem to happen at the right time for Wander Staffing and its president, Gabriel Wander, whose life experiences and training led him to be the successful business owner he is today. When...

  • The team at Reyes Diesel

    Reyes Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better

    The growing pains of a business come in waves, and often the solution to a challenge becomes the challenge itself. Yet, success can be achieved one step at a time. With Reyes Diesel, the SBA was there...