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  • "My business counselor has helped me put together a path to help me move forward into the successful business that I have now."

    Dustin Castrinos, The Henry Smith House

    Picayune

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  • “My SBDC business counselor helped me learn that there are so many more farmers' markets and different opportunities in this area.”

    Jennifer Campbell, Taylor Flower Patch

    Taylor

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  • "I would definitely recommend working with the SBDC. The resources are free, and they're very accessible."

    Dr. Andrew Clark, Northtown Pharmacy

    Jackson

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  • “I could tell that they were sincerely interested in what I was doing, and they wanted to find a viable, sustainable plan that would help me.”

    John Ruskey, Quapaw Canoe Co.

    Clarksdale

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  • “The SBDC has been a great sounding board for me. You can find that ground to grow your business and get out of the tough times.”

    John Peeples, Starkville Café

    Starkville

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  • "My business counselor always told me 'You have time, you were built for this, you were made for this, and you're doing it.' She is my biggest cheerleader!"

    Chris Goree, Squared Up Barber Shop

    Hattiesburg

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  • "He gave me so much information. He answered every question I asked and every question I didn't ask."

    Daniel Beech, Wild Cultures Bakery

    Hernando

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  • "I needed help with resources and how to do a business plan. I had no idea how to do a business plan myself… I got help along the way that was just instrumental to putting it all together."

    Chris Jellema, 3D Miniz

    Oxford

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  • "I don’t see us succeeding the way we have without the support we have had from the SBDC."

    Roberto and Christy Amay, Amay Jewelry

    Hattiesburg

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  • “No matter where you are, the Mississippi SBDC can provide a service to you. Whether you're starting out, expanding, or moving there's a service that's available and we've used all of them.”

    Nelson & Felicia Haskin, Front Street Eats

    Hattiesburg

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