Testimonials

"Without the assistance of the SBDC, I believe that I would be a struggling, frustrated ... (business owner) ... the SBDC has supported me every step of the way."

--Drew LeWay
ADL Electrical Solutions, LLC, Centre Hall

"I'm thrilled to own my own business and I'm glad the SBDC was there to walk me through the planning of it."

--Sherry Bumbarger
Bowhunter Shop II, Philipsburg

"I could not have done this without your help. Every time I had a question or a problem you found the answers and got right back to me."

--David Ludwig
Ludwig's Market and Sandwich Shop, Clarence

"I genuinely feel that if it had not been for the SBDC, my dreams would have just stayed that: Dreams."

--Dina Keller
Snowgoose Custom Selections, McClure

"PennTAP is the only program that has directly benefited our small business."

--Glenn Watson, General Manager
Clarion Printing-Litho, Clarion

"I am very satisfied with the response of and accessibility to the PennTAP program. This is a great asset to the economic community."

--Hank Graygo, Owner
Graygo Engineering, Erie

"This was a very worthwhile endeavor for us. I am very grateful that PennTAP exists to aid small businesses in Pennsylvania."

--Doug Robbins, Owner
Alert Communications, Erie

"Internet sales have increased from zero to over $100,000 per year as a direct result of your services. We are a small business on a limited budget. The short amount of time PennTAP provided to me might make the difference between staying in business or closing up shop. I can't say enough positive remarks to convey the appreciation I have for the services PennTAP provided. Thanks so very much!"

--Richard Moss, President
NNMoss, Greenville

"It is good to know that PennTAP is there for the small business people who need assistance. Thank you."

--Bill Lyons, Owner
Sylon Tool & Plastics, DuBois

"We are extremely pleased with the services provided and are fortunate to have the PennTAP program in our county."

--Wendy Berger, Marketing Coordinator
Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community, Danville

"I am strongly convinced that, due to our PennTAP specialist's efforts, our business will continue to grow and expand, thereby providing more jobs for local women. It is due to her that we have viable Web sites and saw our business expand by 100 percent in 2005. I am more than satisfied and appreciative of the wonderful assistance we would not have been able to afford without PennTAP."

--M. Patricia Webster, President
Caregivers World, Inc., and Econoline Industries, Hop Bottom

"PennTAP has been a great asset. [Our technical specialist's] wide range of knowledge and ambition has helped us accomplish things a small business doesn't often know how to do or afford."

--Gary Webster, CEO
G. Webster, Inc., Athens

"This advice enabled us to implement a policy that will provide our workforce and first responders with a safer operating environment."

--Daniel Flannery, Manager of Administration
Triton Services, Inc., Easton

"With PennTAP's help I was able to move on important product development."

--Edward Finn, President
Finn Fine Furniture, Inc., Lake Ariel

"I am glad that PennTAP is available as a resource to small business; programs like this are vital to stimulating the Pennsylvania economy."

--Michelle Belan, Owner
Belan Creative, Pittsburgh

"Thank you for this great program."

--Michelle McCoy, Office Manager
McCoy Electric, Coraopolis

"Our facility is safer, thanks to the assistance of PennTAP. The service PennTAP provides small business is invaluable."

--Angie Singer Keating, Vice President of Technology
Reclamere, Inc., Tyrone

"PennTAP is a fantastic state service program."

--Joseph Kubicek, Owner
Global Learning Company, Monroeville

"PennTAP is great for our industry."

--Ritchie Ridall, Food Safety Specialist
Four Seasons Produce, Ephrata

"Thanks for your help. You have saved us from a lot of stress and have allowed us to better focus on our customers."

--Paul Newswanger, President
PAME Construction, Mifflintown

"We cannot thank PennTAP enough for all the help and are truly grateful to PennTAP for providing this wonderful service for Pennsylvania business."

--Monica Whitcomb, Owner
Sun-Ni Cheese Company, Broomall

"The help and response time were great. I would recommend PennTAP to everyone."

--Mark Geitz, Owner
Geitz Machine, Inc., Telford

"PennTAP provided a high level of technical assistance, which allowed us to be able to use more up-to-date methods."

--Kim Troutman, Quality Assurance Manager
Keystone Potato Products, Hegins

"PennTAP's assistance exceeded my expectations. The assistance was invaluable!"

--Christian Cuthbert, Chief Financial Officer
Sweet Jazmines, Berwyn

"Very helpful--the best assistance we've ever gotten for our business."

--Karl Schlegel, Owner/Farmer
K. Schlegel Fruit Farm, Dalmatia

"I cannot say enough good things about PennTAP. I was so grateful to have found you all. Thank you, thank you, and thank you."

--Tammy Rhyne, Farmer
Rhyne Farm, Mifflinburg

"I believe PennTAP provides a worthwhile service to Pennsylvania."

--John Latsha, Project Manager
Glace Associates, Camp Hill

"SBDC worked with us to help us start up our business. Their cooperation and expertise were greatly appreciated--Thank you!"

--Hope Levan, Owner
The Blue Plate, Lewisburg

"This was a very useful service, in that it provided information regarding governmental compliance issues that we may have never addressed--primarily because we were unaware of particular compliance mandates."

--Mark Maggs, Production Manager
Lewis Lumber, Hughesville

"Being a startup manufacturing business, we were unaware of most DEP and OSHA regulations. The EMAP specialist helped us understand environmental requirements and assisted us with implementing OSHA programs to create a safer working environment for our employees. By understanding the DEP and OSHA regulations, I believe this will help our company avoid costly fines and penalties in the future."

--Matt Roberts, Owner
Keystone Pallet and Recycling, Milton

"EMAP has helped me understand environmental regulations and OSHA requirements so my company can avoid fines and penalties from these agencies in future inspections. EMAP is a great service to our business community."

--Don Kline, CFO
Sel-Lo Oil Company, Altoona

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Denise Bechdel and the rest of the staff at EMAP for the assistance provided to American Holtzkraft, Inc. The report we received after the on-site assessment was very detailed, yet written to be easy to understand. This made it easy for AHI to implement changes based on the recommendations made in the report.

Also appreciated was the careful follow-up done by the EMAP staff. When needed they were easy to contact, answered all questions promptly, and were familiar with our facilities, as they had toured them.

For smaller companies like AHI to have such expertise available locally at no cost is invaluable. Please extend my thanks to everyone who assisted us in this matter."