Platypus Tours Limited, Napa

“(My SBDC advisor) provided me with perspectives and strategies that I used to significantly improve operational and financial performance of platypus tours and helped me to accomplish my goals for growing my business and thriving.”

Fractal Spirit, Napa

"The SBDC is so fortunate to have Carolynne Gamble working with artists in the marketing of their work... We owe a part of our success to Carolynne and the SBDC."

Peri S. Pfenniger, Napa Valley

"I am grateful to all of the staff at SBDC, especially Sandy Stelter, a very knowledgeable NxLeveL Instructor, Jerry Jinnett for her expertise in marketing and Carolynne Gamble, my personal counselor who specializes in art marketing."

Net Flow Corporation, Napa

"The NxLevel program was key, as it taught me how to look at the business and realize what details I should pay attention to."

Phat Salads and Wraps, Napa

Gia Sempronio came to the NVC Small Business Development Center with an idea to own a high quality, healthy and mobile quick service take out food business.

Molinari Caffé, Napa

“Charlie was a great help for me. He saw my idea and showed the same passion and drive I had for getting this project off the ground... When I open my next venture he will be a big part of it.”

Sheri DeBow, Napa

“Working with Carolynne Gamble was exactly that push I needed in the right direction! Not only did Carolynne stress the importance of an online presence for my art, she helped me figure out how I should start making that happen.”

Wine Compliance Alliance, Napa

“To say that my meetings with Carolynne were focused and productive is a major understatement. ...Carolynne is a real cheerleader & strategist for us small business folk.”

Hospitality Professionals Attend NVC Hospitality Symposium

“These are the individuals who are driving and serving our local economy, the hospitality industry, and we strive to deliver current and relevant information.” ~Charlie Monahan, Director of the NVC Hospitality Institute

Cake Plate, Napa

“With the help and support of Ray Kimball and the SBDC, this transition from a start-up to an established business has been incredibly smooth.”

About the Napa SBDC

Our mission is to provide business owners and managers with information, training and expert individual consulting.

We were established in 1988 to meet the specialized needs of the small business community in the Napa and Southeastern Sonoma County region. We are here to help you succeed, and through your success, to help stimulate our local and regional economy.

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