Amanda & Nik Manthei purchased the business for which they've dedicated the past eight years of their careers. Amanda adeptly manages the...

In a heartwarming tale of creativity and family, Celia Fernandez, one of the owners and main cook of Leo's Marvelous Bites has built a...

The team of Michelle and Brendan Sullivan have over 25 years of combined experience in branding, digital marketing, video production, and...

Paz Martinez wanted to give back to the community where he was raised – in the form of a better donut. His desire to create an authentic...

When you walk into Rustic Paw Studio, you instantly feel like you have met a long-time friend. This specialty shop is a charming store...

Luis and Francesca Casas wanted to bring traditional Mexican food to a small farming community. With it being a short drive from many...

Sarah Lewis is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst that works with individuals diagnosed with autism, intellectual disabilities, fragile...

Kimberly Teats-Garrison and Jordan Garrison love coffee and make it a point to visit unique coffee shops when traveling. When a long-time...

From years of experience in the health industry, Emily Warner recognizes that people are overstressed by their jobs, phones, and mental...

Brian and Maria Krull’s mission is to restore historic buildings to their beauty and function while adding modern features that today...

Challenge: Deb Proctor came to the Illinois SBDC at Sauk Valley Community College back in 2017 looking for assistance on how to build her...

The team of Ann Manon, Amber Paladino, and Danielle Wolff have been working together for over 7 years as licensed cosmetologists. With...

Jordanna Devine came to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College initially looking for assistance...

Carolitza Mendoza came to the Illinois SBDC at Sauk Valley Community College in December 2020. She was driven to open a store offering...

Jennifer Smith has a passion for bringing music into every individual's life. The excitement she shares makes all who meet her want to...

Josh and Meaghan Coward's desire to create a unique family-friendly experience is what started Whoop Your Axe (WYA) – a mobile axe...