COMMUNITY IMPACT
Over the last ten years, the SBDC at LCCC has earned its reputation as a one-stop shop for free expert-level advising for entrepreneurs wanting to start, sustain or grow a business.
Since 2012, the SBDC at LCCC has earned its reputation as a one-stop shop for free expert-level advising for entrepreneurs wanting to start, sustain or grow a business.
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Our funding to support our center has more than doubled and our staff has grown to include 2 full-time employees and eight consultants used on a regular basis.
COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT
ECONOMIC IMPACT DETAILS
Our 2024 economic impact resulted in the following numbers:
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300+ Clients Served
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2,000+ Counseling Hours Provided
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100+ Jobs Supported (Created or Retained)
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16 Start-Ups Launched
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$5.5 Million in Capital Infusion
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$3.2 Million Growth in Client Sales
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300+
Clients Served
2,000+
Counseling Hours Provided
100+
Jobs Supported
16
Start-Ups Launched
$5.5 Million
Capital Infusion
$3.2 Million
Growth in Client Sales
STATE & LOCAL AWARDS
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Our team has been honored for our efforts in supporting local business, receiving the following state and local awards:
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2014
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Service Excellence and Innovation Award – awarded by the SBA to our SBDC team
2017
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Service Award – awarded by the SBA to our SBDC team
2019
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State Star Award given to Executive Director Lisa Hutson for her exemplary performance and significant contributions to the SBDC network
2021
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Senior Business Advisor/Program Development & Facilitation Beth Gantz, awarded to State Peer Award for Marketing
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Lisa Hutson awarded to State Peer Award for Collaboration
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Bright Star Award given to Lisa Hutson from the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce
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2024
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Individual Performance Award-Best Center Director, Beth Gantz
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