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Small Business Administration Winners
Cities & Towns in every State & Territory of the USA: Each year the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes one owner from each state for their creativity and tenacity and for creating jobs. The SBA is the only agency in the federal government chartered to help turn dreams into realities. And it could be argued, this agency is closest to the intent and the results of the American revolution, that is, to make it possible for businesses to grow.
Since 1963 the President of the United States has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of Small Business Week. Small Business Persons of the Year have been recognized since 1978.
In this episode of the show you 'll meet many people, the Small Business Person of the Year winner. We meet people from Hawaii, California, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. You'll also hear from winners from Maryland and Montana. And then, we reintroduce friends from other episodes of the show since 1994. There are winners from Delaware, Guam, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Montana, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washington.
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...they are loved in their community and respected within their industry.
There are always four paths to walk and eight steps to climb:
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Meet Belinda Guadarrama of GC Micro. She is the duaghter of an immigrant and the CEO of a high technology company doing millions in sales per year.
When freedom rings, anything is possible.
Key Question: How do I start a business?
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Meet Bob Sakata of Brighton, Colorado. He makes the sweetest corn on earth. He is also an active member, former board chairman, and advocate for his local Chamber of Commerce.
Key Question: What is a path for growth?
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Meet John Hawkins of Cloud 9. He "bought out" a failing super-shuttle franchise, that he was supposed to shut down. This business then went on to capture 75 percent of the shared-ride market--all in his first experience as an entrepreneur. He was the volunteer Chairman of the Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce.
Key Question: Can my business be my legacy?
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Meet Anne Beiler of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. Some may think it's twisted logic, but she turned a great product into a franchise success story by giving her money away. She encourages all her 700+ franchisees to be active chamber members and she is an active speaker at local chambers everywhere.
Learn eight possible ways to exit your business!
Key Question: Who is the best buyer?
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