Clovis Small Business Development Center CCC-SBDC Mission "We are committed to providing quality direct assistance, entrepreneurial education, and resource links for potential and existing small business to strengthen the economy of Curry, deBaca, and Roosevelt Counties New Mexico." What can the SBDC do for you . . . We offer business advising, training/education, resource materials & referrals for anyone interested in beginning, improving or expanding a small business. 2009 Success Client . . . Clovis Pool, Spa, and Patio Richard & Nicole Hahn 320 W. 21st Street Clovis, NM Richard and Nicole Hahn have successfully established a retail service business specializing in swimming pool and spa installation & repair; sales of specialized chemicals for pools and spas; billiard tables and accessories; TuffShed brand storage buildings; and backyard accessories including fireplaces and gazebos. Richard came to the Small Business Development Center at Clovis Community College seeking direction on their business dream in December 2003. Richard, a high school science teacher, maintained swimming pools as a side job and desired to establish a complementary business for his wife, Nicole. The Hahns and SBDC Advisors discussed the pros and cons of a business venture and provided “homework” to the Hahns for completion of a written proposal. The Hahn’s decided the best way to complement Richard’s knowledge of swimming pools was to create a backyard extravaganza business for the surrounding communities. Prior to the initial advising session with the SBDC, Richard researched a potential location and surveyed inventory needs and equipment requirements. After several advising sessions and numerous hours of research, the Hahns presented to Terry Blaschke, a local lender, a detailed Business Proposal. The proposal was approved and today the Hahns continue to enjoy owning a successful business. They have five full time employees. They are contributors to the community and believe in continuous improvement for their entire team. The Hahns appreciated the SBDC assistance, “We continue to recommend the Small Business Development Center to anyone we know who desires to start a business. As a rule, we tell them the importance of preparing prior to the initial meeting with the SBDC and how they (potential Client) must do their part in completing the plan,” states Nicole Hahn. “It was a pleasure working with the Hahns because they were eager to accomplish the tasks needed”, stated the SBDC Center Director. The Hahns are a great asset to the Clovis/Portales Microplex. Small Business Development Center at Clovis Community College Dr. Sandra Taylor-Sawyer, Director Jonnie Loadwick, Marketing Specialist Gordon Smith, Business Specialist Dianna Thompson, Administrative Assistant 417 Schepps Boulevard Clovis, New Mexico 88101-8381 sbdc@clovis.edu Phone: 575.769.4136 Fax: 575.769.4135 Hours of Operation... Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Or by appointment