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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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    Bought a Business 6
    Started a Business 23
    Decided Not to Go Into Business 94
    Completed Business Plans 27
    Commercial Bank Loans $1,602,591
    SBA Loan $3,260,000
    Owner Investment $1,438,047
    Change in Sales

    $9,928,647



     During Calendar Year 2010, the Saint Vincent College SBDC and CGC:

    • Consultants worked with 293 clients
    • This totaled over 4,246 hours of consulting services
    • 27 formal business plans were completed
    • $8,484,638 in capital formation
    • Held 39 educational programs with 839 attendees

     

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