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  • Portrait of Whitney Wood
    February 13

    Whitney Watson Wood’s journey into entrepreneurship exemplifies a true determination to excel. As an attorney venturing into the realm of small business ownership, Whitney encountered a myriad of challenges. However, armed with tenacity and a vision, she overcame these obstacles to establish Watson Wood Law, PLLC.

  • Image of Beautitud Hair Salon owner and family
    February 8

    Albania Alvarez, originally from the Dominican Republic, arrived in San Angelo from McAllen, TX, in 2021 with a dream of opening her own hair salon. Seeking guidance, she turned to the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

  • Rooted Wellness Clinic, PLLC
    January 11

    Melissa Jones is a San Angelo native who worked for nine years as a Chiropractor in a local clinic. Dr. Jones sought to own her own clinic and reached out to the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center for assistance.

  • Intellivega
    January 11

    Robert Boyett and Jonathan Johnson had a big idea: to bring big business data solutions to small businesses in the San Angelo economy. Robert and Jonathan, called JJ by everyone who knows him, visited the Angelo State SBDC for assistance in preparation to participate in the City of San Angelo Development Corporation Business Plan Competition. 

  • Ascend Contractor Solutions, LLC
    January 11

    In the thriving community of San Angelo, Texas, Ascend Contractor Solutions, LLC serves as a powerful testament to the impact of vision, diligent effort, and steadfast commitment. At the helm of this dynamic enterprise is Mr. Heath Miller, a seasoned entrepreneur and the proud owner of Ascend.

  • Sweet V's Candy Shop
    January 11

    Virginia Betancur, driven by a vision to create a family-operated business, embarked on an entrepreneurial journey with her daughters. Their dream took shape as a candy store, and after securing a location, they sought guidance from the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Here, they crossed paths with Senior Business Advisor James Leavelle.

  • Portrait of Kyler Dean, holding guitar
    January 11

    In the heart of San Angelo, Kyler Dean is emerging as a rising star in the country music scene. Originally from Brownwood, Texas, he moved to San Angelo to pursue a degree in marketing from Angelo State University. As a senior marketing student, Kyler is not only mastering the theories of marketing in the classroom but is also applying them to his own passion – country music.

  • The Canine Resort & Daycare
    January 11

    Kathryne Herrera was about to graduate in December 2022 with her undergraduate degree in business from Angelo State University. She was eager to start a doggy daycare and boarding business after graduation, so she reached out to the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn how to get started. Her Advisor, Angelina Torres, explained that the best place to begin was to develop a business plan. 

  • January 11

    Dexon Garcia and Carlos Dehoyos were both raised in San Angelo and continue to call it their home. Growing up they consistently mowed neighbor’s lawns for extra cash and have now partnered together and expanded to offer full landscaping and outdoor services to the Concho Valley and surrounding areas.

  • The Pit BBQ
    January 11

    In August 2015, Jesse L. Sanchez ignited his dream by launching a mobile food truck specializing in BBQ, reaching out to the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for guidance. By December that same year, Jesse’s BBQ venture was up and running. By mid-2016, fueled by ambition, he set his sights on the ultimate goal: transitioning to a brick-and-mortar establishment.

  • The owner of the Chicken Farm's family
    October 25

    Juston and Chasity Oakes are both employed as project managers for different companies, and they have also started their own real estate business. When they learned that a local art center was for sale, complete with a bed and breakfast, studios and onsite restaurant, they realized that it was an investment opportunity they had been looking for.

  • October 20

    Emily Kulchar has been a yoga instructor for several years and previously owned her own studio in another state. When her husband was transferred to San Angelo by the military, she decided she would open up a new studio.

  • Hasty Distributing - Woman Holding Bottles
    October 20

    Brie Hasty is the majority owner of the women owned business, Hasty Distributing, which is a spirits wholesaler.

  • PRE-EZ with Owner
    October 20

    Dr. Satvir Singh is a professor in the ASU Norris-Vincent College of Business. He has experience in the convenience store industry and became interested in opening a convenience store with his wife in a location he discovered near a local lake that had been used for that purpose in years past.

  • Angelo Appraisals
    October 20

    Laura Lacy had a plan to purchase and renovate a new building to expand her business and create a functional office space, and she was referred to the SBDC by a local civic leader.

  • The Owner of DBAT
    October 20

    Issac Saldivar has a background in the medical field as a surgical technician and felt he would benefit from the ASU SBDC “Essentials to Starting a Business” seminar to give him the basics he needed to begin the journey of business ownership.

  • Owner of Royal Touch and Two Dogs
    October 20

    Valerie Queen’s Royal Touch Pet Sitting company has been in business for many years. She has a true passion for animals and is happy to be the friendly face for pets while their owners are away. When she had a vision to grow her business, she reached out to the SBDC for help.

  • FroYo Sweets
    October 20

    A sister duo, Brady and Heath, worked together to establish FroYo & Sweets Downtown.

  • Bubba D's Barbeque
    October 20

    Austen Dillard created a BBQ sauce based on a family recipe and reached out to the ASU SBDC for assistance in starting a business and selling his product in large retail stores.

  • Reyes Diesel Employees
    October 20

    The mission of Reyes Diesel Services LLC is to provide top-quality diesel mechanic repair services for San Angelo and its surrounding communities. 

  • May 27

    Angelina Osornio Torres has been a long-time client of the ASU SBDC. She began working with the SBDC advising team when she first decided to start her business.

  • May 27

    Earl Mulley purchased Halfmann’s Cake Cottage a few years ago and has worked hard to make it and keep it successful. 

  • May 27

    Christopher Anaya has a long history of working with the State of Texas. He used to serve the state as an employee, but he had dreams to be his own boss.

  • May 27

    Ross Baxter and his partners applied to the San Angelo Business Plan Competition to acquire early capital for their brewery and bar start-up business.

  • May 27

    Roberta Stephens & David Weaver had just purchased an existing business in downtown San Angelo, a local art and wine bar, and they contacted the SBDC during their start-up process.

  • May 27

    Kimberly and Nathanial Turney were referred to the ASU SBDC when they shared their dream of opening a quality coffee shop in San Angelo with a close friend.

  • May 27

    Autumn Brockman opened her salon in 2016 in downtown San Angelo. Working hard, she grew her clientele and the business offerings, and kept her booths full of cosmetologists.

  • May 27

    Lorenzo Lasater reached out to the ASU SBDC in 2021 for assistance with funding programs related to the COVID pandemic. 

  • Sarah Ford
    October 13

    Ranch Road Boot Company owner Sarah Ford has an impressive background that helps make her a successful entrepreneur.

  • Misty Mullin
    October 13

    Misty Mullin came to the ASU Small Business Development Center to seek advice on purchasing a local premier niche chocolate-making business.