Suite Treatments, Vallejo

“Now with careful planning, the business is set to increase income and decrease expenses in the coming year. That’s the good news! AND sales and profits are way up this year,” concluded Jacque.

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.”

Bearshead Productions, Napa Valley

"It was great to have access to a knowledgeable outside view of our emerging product."

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.”

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.”

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.

“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.”

Over the Top Frozen Yogurt, American Canyon

[Ted and Ginny] worked with Small Business Development Center Advisors to determine the feasibility as well as to reassure themselves that the business would be viable.

Hurley's Restaurant and Bar, Yountville

"The NVC SBDC has a lot of great programs we use as tools to keep our business at the top of our game."

Teddi Hosman Designs, Napa

“The time I continue to spend, either in SBDC workshops or individual advising sessions, has opened my eyes to the aspects necessary to run a successful business.”

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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