Professional Business Consulting, Training, & Research
August 2005
Success Stories
Brenda Robinson
Brenda & Doyle Robinson wanted to open a steakhouse in Panhandle. After attending a restaurant workshop sponsored by the SBDC, they moved forward with consulting services and an endorsement for the EDP Plus grant program. With the help of Mike Amos at Happy State Bank, the EDP program kicked in close to $25,000 in additional equity to help get the business started. Operating in a restored brick building, the Buffalo Grass Steakhouse adds to the charm of Panhandle's main street.
Business
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Buffalo Grass Steakhouse
Owners
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Brenda & Doyle Robinson
Location
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Employs
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Health Insurance Fair
Small Business Focus
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The Texas Department of Insurance |
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In an effort to help small business owners get the latest
information on health insurance options, the Texas Department of
Insurance is sponsoring a health insurance fair in Amarillo on
Friday, August 19th.. Health insurance carriers will
distribute information and applications for health plans
specifically designed for small employers (2 to 50 employees).
Texas Department of Insurance staff will be available to answer questions throughout the day. There will be no sales pressure, no fees, and no registration required. Come and go at your own convenience. |
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E-mail Customer Support
New Service
The SBDC will be instituting a new e-mail customer support program to help us provide quick online answers to common questions concerning business start-up procedures and financing issues. The architecture is being furnished by Hosted Support, which has also agreed to provide a free introductory version to SBDC clients who request it.
New Micro-loan Program
City of Amarillo
The
Amarillo City Council recently voted to use a portion of the city's
Community Development Block Grant to fund a micro-enterprise program.
Designed to help launch businesses in low to moderate income neighborhoods,
the funds will be made available as loans through a service provider to be
determined.
Supply Chain Management
Survey Request
Supply chain management is a set of principles and methods that can enable firms to develop increased coordination and cooperation with their customers and suppliers. The College of Business is conducting a survey to determine the extent to which micro, small and medium-sized firms in the Panhandle area have adopted supply chain management. The information will be used to determine teaching and research needs. Participation from qualified businesses would be greatly appreciated with the responses held in strict confidence.
Quote of the Month
"Any business arrangement that is not profitable to the other fellow will in the end prove unprofitable for you. The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be repeated."
- B. C. Forbes
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