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  • Making an Impact

    By providing entrepreneurs and small businesses with the tools they require to build and grow successful businesses, the Saint Vincent College SBDC is having a positive impact on the Commonwealth.

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     During Calendar Year 2012, the Saint Vincent College SBDC and CGC:

    • Consultants worked with 223 clients
    • This totaled over 2,062 hours of consulting services
    • Helped clients obtain $7,085,091 in capital formation
    • Held 29 educational programs with 481 attendees


    Bought a Business 3
    Started a Business 14
    Decided Not to Go Into Business 2
    Completed Business Plans 28
    Commercial Bank Loans $2,113,753
    SBA Loan $3,223,300
    Owner Investment $1,258,038
    Change in Sales

    +$6,506,000


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