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South Dakota International Trade Director receives the President's "E" Award for Export Service
“South Dakota’s International Trade Center has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. The “E” Awards committee was very impressed with South Dakota’s International Trade Center’s delivery of a variety of trade events over the past several years” – Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
South Dakota International Trade Director receives the President's "E" Award for Export Service
“South Dakota’s International Trade Center has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. The “E” Awards committee was very impressed with South Dakota’s International Trade Center’s delivery of a variety of trade events over the past several years” – Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
South Dakota International Trade Director receives the President's "E" Award for Export Service
“South Dakota’s International Trade Center has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. The “E” Awards committee was very impressed with South Dakota’s International Trade Center’s delivery of a variety of trade events over the past several years” – Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
South Dakota International Trade Director receives the President's "E" Award for Export Service
“South Dakota’s International Trade Center has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. The “E” Awards committee was very impressed with South Dakota’s International Trade Center’s delivery of a variety of trade events over the past several years” – Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
South Dakota International Trade Director receives the President's "E" Award for Export Service
“South Dakota’s International Trade Center has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. The “E” Awards committee was very impressed with South Dakota’s International Trade Center’s delivery of a variety of trade events over the past several years” – Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC
Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.
Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC
Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.
Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC
Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.
Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC
Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.
Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC
Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.
Gulf Coast
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
North
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility
Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.
South-West Border
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy