Consulting
Training
Research
October 2005
Success Stories
The Morgans
Trent Morgan was referred to the SBDC by his banker at Herring National because he wanted to start a new business in service to people. We assisted him in putting together financial projections which convinced the bank of is ability operate successfully and service debt.
Business
- Imagination Station
Owner
- Trent Morgan
Location
- 7865 Canyon Drive
Employs
6 FT, 11 PT
Contact Us
SBDC
701 S Taylor Suite 118
Amarillo, TX 79101
806-372-5151
fax 372-5261
email
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Congratulations!
SBDC Clients Honored
Three SBDC clients were recently awarded honors or grants.
Lazarus Pumps
and COA Technologies were separately awarded grants in the First Step Innovation Challenge, a competitive grant program which encourages creation and product innovation by awarding grants for the following: assessment of commercial potential; primary research; prototype development; performance testing; test marketing; intellectual property rights procurement; concept development; and other activities deemed appropriate.
Lazarus Pumps has
developed new technology which makes solar water pumps more efficient and
capable of pumping deep water. COA Technologies has created a new
platform for computer network management services called "I.T. Assist" which
dramatically reduces computer and network problems for small and midsize
companies at a minimal cost.
Visit their website.
Help Needed
Supply Chain Management Survey
The
WTAMU 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. (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 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. For
more information contact Dr. Terry Pearson at 806-651-2496.
Open House
October 21st, 11:30 a.m.
Come help us celebrate our new downtown offices! Take a tour of the facilities, meet our staff, and register for door prizes. Find out first-hand about our enhanced services including:
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Private Client Office Space |
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Improved Market Research |
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QuickBooks & Bookkeeping Training |
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Unique Financing Resources |
Seminars
Fall 2005
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Intellectual Property Attorney Chris Stewart will cover IP subjects of concern to business owners, including internet issues. Extra time will be allotted for an in-depth question and answer period.
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October
24th - Protecting Your Intellectual Property With Patents, Trademarks
and Copyrights.
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Nov 16 - How to Use Geographic Information Systems for Business |
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Date Change Nov 29 - Doing Business with Cuba |
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Dec 6 - The Care & Feeding of Corporations and LLCs |
In Memoriam
Barbara Miller
The
SBDC, as well as the Amarillo community, lost a great friend with the
passing of Barbara Miller. Barbara was a successful business woman, a
civic leader, and a great person. Miller Paper was named the National
Small Business of the Year Runner-up in 2000, and Barbara served on the SBDC
Advisory Board and was a tireless champion and advocate for our center.
She will be greatly missed.
Quote of the Month
"The person who knows 'how' will always have a job. The person who knows 'why' will always be his boss."
- Diane Ravitch
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