"The two mentors I had were a perfect match for me and just what I needed. They provided advice, direction, support and tools to help guide me. I hope to continue working with them. What an incredible program!"

-- Stacey Meredith Mentee

"I am always looking for opportunities to learn as a relatively new small business owner. Using the resources at the Small Business Development Center has been a great experience. When I found out about the mentor program, I was really excited. It was a commitment and well worth it. It was great to express my concerns about my business and have someone with knowledge of these same challenges. As an example, I have been investing in different marketing strategies and I was able to focus on the ideas that are more beneficial for my business. I would highly recommend getting the benefits of a mentor."

-- Donna Melton Mentee

"As a SBDC mentor, the thing I enjoyed most is the satisfaction of helping fellow entrepreneurs solve important problems and overcome challenges that unlock growth-potential and scale. To paraphrase Tacitus: "This is an unfair thing about business {war}: victory is claimed by all, failure to one alone." With the right team, there is no need to fail in business. Let the SBDC Mentoring Program be part of your team."

-- Charles Baldwin Mentor

"My mentors have been great to bounce ideas off of and have helped me stay motivated with less of an "alone" feeling while building my business. Because the mentors stay connected with each other and the SBDC, they've also been able to connect me with resources beyond their own scope of expertise where needed."

-- Tiffany Rogers Mentee