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The Flower Basket: A Blooming Success in Rosiclare
April 15, 2025
When Alexandra Austin purchased The Flower Basket in Rosiclare she wasn’t just buying a business — she was preserving a beloved hometown legacy while fulfilling…
SIC Job Fair Set for April 16
April 7, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College will host its annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Joseph Deaton Gymnasium on SIC’s…
Small Business Success Story: Saltwell Designs LLC
February 23, 2024
Nestled amongst fields of farmland in Gallatin County lies a woodworking haven known as Saltwell Designs. Here, artisanal craftsmanship meets made-to-order furniture, cabinetry, and home…
Belt’s First Stop Becoming a One-Stop-Shop for Families in Hardin County
October 7, 2022
–SIC WISBDC Helps Belt Get Started— Gene Belt loves his community. The Tennessee native and experienced business owner knew he wanted to open a business…
LAUNDRY STAYS CLEAN IN CARMI WITH HELP FROM WISBDC AT SIC
September 23, 2022
Angie and Joe Bolin were already in the trenches of starting a small business when a second opportunity presented itself. Shortly after finalizing their plans…
Winkeler’s Wings and Wildlife Gets its Start with Help from WISBDC
August 19, 2022
Even if you are not acquainted with Les Winkeler, there is a good chance you recognize his name. Les’ name has preceded his local sports…
Girls in the Garage Receives BIG
November 20, 2020
HARRISBURG, Ill. (November 20, 2020) – When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and 2020 began, Amy Schutt and her family, owners of…
Cookies During COVID? Yes, Please!
October 22, 2020
Cookies are far more than just baked treats for Hillary Hall. Cookie-making is an art form. Hall, a resident of Harrisburg, has started her own…
WISBDC AT SIC EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
September 16, 2020
–CARES Act provides $160,000 in supplemental funding to WISBDC– The Workforce and Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Illinois College is able to expand…
Dad’s BBQ Applies Flexibility as Survival Tool for COVID-19
September 9, 2020
–SIC WISBDC Assists Dad’s with Financial Relief Info and Application– Lori Bowen and her brother Robert Mitchell have weathered many storms since opening Dad’s BBQ…