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Macarena’s Street Cafe Survives the Pandemic With Restaurant Revitalization Fund Assistance
Melinda Foshee opened Macarena’s Street Café food truck in 2015. She created a loyal following and enjoyed steady growth until COVID-19 hit. Almost without warning, sales dried up and her planned events were canceled. She managed to keep the business going despite the incredibly difficult circumstances but financially, she was losing the battle. Foshee worked with SBDC Advisor Claudia Pannell who told her about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Foshee said, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the SBDC.” In May 2021, Foshee received her funds from the RRF and it allowed her to put a cushion between her and the losses from the pandemic. Today she continues to promote and grow her food truck business, Macarena’s Street Café.
Macarena’s Street Cafe Survives the Pandemic With Restaurant Revitalization Fund Assistance
Melinda Foshee opened Macarena’s Street Café food truck in 2015. She created a loyal following and enjoyed steady growth until COVID-19 hit. Almost without warning, sales dried up and her planned events were canceled. She managed to keep the business going despite the incredibly difficult circumstances but financially, she was losing the battle. Foshee worked with SBDC Advisor Claudia Pannell who told her about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Foshee said, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the SBDC.” In May 2021, Foshee received her funds from the RRF and it allowed her to put a cushion between her and the losses from the pandemic. Today she continues to promote and grow her food truck business, Macarena’s Street Café.
Macarena’s Street Cafe Survives the Pandemic With Restaurant Revitalization Fund Assistance
Melinda Foshee opened Macarena’s Street Café food truck in 2015. She created a loyal following and enjoyed steady growth until COVID-19 hit. Almost without warning, sales dried up and her planned events were canceled. She managed to keep the business going despite the incredibly difficult circumstances but financially, she was losing the battle. Foshee worked with SBDC Advisor Claudia Pannell who told her about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Foshee said, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the SBDC.” In May 2021, Foshee received her funds from the RRF and it allowed her to put a cushion between her and the losses from the pandemic. Today she continues to promote and grow her food truck business, Macarena’s Street Café.
Macarena’s Street Cafe Survives the Pandemic With Restaurant Revitalization Fund Assistance
Melinda Foshee opened Macarena’s Street Café food truck in 2015. She created a loyal following and enjoyed steady growth until COVID-19 hit. Almost without warning, sales dried up and her planned events were canceled. She managed to keep the business going despite the incredibly difficult circumstances but financially, she was losing the battle. Foshee worked with SBDC Advisor Claudia Pannell who told her about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Foshee said, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the SBDC.” In May 2021, Foshee received her funds from the RRF and it allowed her to put a cushion between her and the losses from the pandemic. Today she continues to promote and grow her food truck business, Macarena’s Street Café.
Macarena’s Street Cafe Survives the Pandemic With Restaurant Revitalization Fund Assistance
Melinda Foshee opened Macarena’s Street Café food truck in 2015. She created a loyal following and enjoyed steady growth until COVID-19 hit. Almost without warning, sales dried up and her planned events were canceled. She managed to keep the business going despite the incredibly difficult circumstances but financially, she was losing the battle. Foshee worked with SBDC Advisor Claudia Pannell who told her about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Foshee said, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the SBDC.” In May 2021, Foshee received her funds from the RRF and it allowed her to put a cushion between her and the losses from the pandemic. Today she continues to promote and grow her food truck business, Macarena’s Street Café.
Angie Millan Strengthens Her Business with Widener SBDC
Angie Millan, originally from Cali, Colombia, started her entrepreneurial career in 1998 when she opened Angie's Auto Tags Inc. In 2008, she became an insurance broker to provide additional services to her clients. In 2019, Angie was part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende, (She Undertakes), a Leadership and Entrepreneurial program lead by Widener SBDC. Ella Emprende is a year-long women’s entrepreneurship program through which participants develop a personalized strategic growth plan. Through Widener SBDC’s bilingual consultants, Angie was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business ventures.
Angie Millan Strengthens Her Business with Widener SBDC
Angie Millan, originally from Cali, Colombia, started her entrepreneurial career in 1998 when she opened Angie's Auto Tags Inc. In 2008, she became an insurance broker to provide additional services to her clients. In 2019, Angie was part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende, (She Undertakes), a Leadership and Entrepreneurial program lead by Widener SBDC. Ella Emprende is a year-long women’s entrepreneurship program through which participants develop a personalized strategic growth plan. Through Widener SBDC’s bilingual consultants, Angie was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business ventures.
Angie Millan Strengthens Her Business with Widener SBDC
Angie Millan, originally from Cali, Colombia, started her entrepreneurial career in 1998 when she opened Angie's Auto Tags Inc. In 2008, she became an insurance broker to provide additional services to her clients. In 2019, Angie was part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende, (She Undertakes), a Leadership and Entrepreneurial program lead by Widener SBDC. Ella Emprende is a year-long women’s entrepreneurship program through which participants develop a personalized strategic growth plan. Through Widener SBDC’s bilingual consultants, Angie was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business ventures.
Angie Millan Strengthens Her Business with Widener SBDC
Angie Millan, originally from Cali, Colombia, started her entrepreneurial career in 1998 when she opened Angie's Auto Tags Inc. In 2008, she became an insurance broker to provide additional services to her clients. In 2019, Angie was part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende, (She Undertakes), a Leadership and Entrepreneurial program lead by Widener SBDC. Ella Emprende is a year-long women’s entrepreneurship program through which participants develop a personalized strategic growth plan. Through Widener SBDC’s bilingual consultants, Angie was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business ventures.
Angie Millan Strengthens Her Business with Widener SBDC
Angie Millan, originally from Cali, Colombia, started her entrepreneurial career in 1998 when she opened Angie's Auto Tags Inc. In 2008, she became an insurance broker to provide additional services to her clients. In 2019, Angie was part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende, (She Undertakes), a Leadership and Entrepreneurial program lead by Widener SBDC. Ella Emprende is a year-long women’s entrepreneurship program through which participants develop a personalized strategic growth plan. Through Widener SBDC’s bilingual consultants, Angie was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business ventures.
Small Farms Are Big Business in South Carolina
Small farms are big business in the South Carolina agriculture industry, and in recognizing this sector’s need for specialized assistance, the SC SBDC created a dedicated agribusiness program. Consultants throughout the state with extensive Agri-industry experience serve on the Agribusiness Team. Their goal is to help clients looking to start/expand their farm or agribusiness by providing services such as business planning, financial management, expansion strategies and grant funding.
Small Farms Are Big Business in South Carolina
Small farms are big business in the South Carolina agriculture industry, and in recognizing this sector’s need for specialized assistance, the SC SBDC created a dedicated agribusiness program. Consultants throughout the state with extensive Agri-industry experience serve on the Agribusiness Team. Their goal is to help clients looking to start/expand their farm or agribusiness by providing services such as business planning, financial management, expansion strategies and grant funding.
Small Farms Are Big Business in South Carolina
Small farms are big business in the South Carolina agriculture industry, and in recognizing this sector’s need for specialized assistance, the SC SBDC created a dedicated agribusiness program. Consultants throughout the state with extensive Agri-industry experience serve on the Agribusiness Team. Their goal is to help clients looking to start/expand their farm or agribusiness by providing services such as business planning, financial management, expansion strategies and grant funding.
Small Farms Are Big Business in South Carolina
Small farms are big business in the South Carolina agriculture industry, and in recognizing this sector’s need for specialized assistance, the SC SBDC created a dedicated agribusiness program. Consultants throughout the state with extensive Agri-industry experience serve on the Agribusiness Team. Their goal is to help clients looking to start/expand their farm or agribusiness by providing services such as business planning, financial management, expansion strategies and grant funding.
Small Farms Are Big Business in South Carolina
Small farms are big business in the South Carolina agriculture industry, and in recognizing this sector’s need for specialized assistance, the SC SBDC created a dedicated agribusiness program. Consultants throughout the state with extensive Agri-industry experience serve on the Agribusiness Team. Their goal is to help clients looking to start/expand their farm or agribusiness by providing services such as business planning, financial management, expansion strategies and grant funding.
The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.
Mayor, City of Coalmont
The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.
Mayor, City of Coalmont
The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.
Mayor, City of Coalmont
The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.
Mayor, City of Coalmont
The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.
Mayor, City of Coalmont
Gulf Coast
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.