Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs
VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.


Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs
VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.
Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs
VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.
Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs
VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.
Representation Matters for High School Students and Young Entrepreneurs
VtSBDC hosted an online event as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program. Speakers shared personal and professional experiences and the barriers they had to overcome.
HELPING SBDC CLIENTS START, GROW, & SUCCEED
The VI SBDC has supported local small businesses through various partnerships and outreach initiatives including pop-up shops for new businesses and existing businesses. In 2022, new business starts increased by 39%, and over 1,500 jobs were supported.


HELPING SBDC CLIENTS START, GROW, & SUCCEED
The VI SBDC has supported local small businesses through various partnerships and outreach initiatives including pop-up shops for new businesses and existing businesses. In 2022, new business starts increased by 39%, and over 1,500 jobs were supported.
HELPING SBDC CLIENTS START, GROW, & SUCCEED
The VI SBDC has supported local small businesses through various partnerships and outreach initiatives including pop-up shops for new businesses and existing businesses. In 2022, new business starts increased by 39%, and over 1,500 jobs were supported.
HELPING SBDC CLIENTS START, GROW, & SUCCEED
The VI SBDC has supported local small businesses through various partnerships and outreach initiatives including pop-up shops for new businesses and existing businesses. In 2022, new business starts increased by 39%, and over 1,500 jobs were supported.
HELPING SBDC CLIENTS START, GROW, & SUCCEED
The VI SBDC has supported local small businesses through various partnerships and outreach initiatives including pop-up shops for new businesses and existing businesses. In 2022, new business starts increased by 39%, and over 1,500 jobs were supported.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.


Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
Jesus was, in all regards, the first step to a long process in what would be the biggest leap in my entire life. By every count, I could not have achieved what I have without them. Many people dream of owning a business, but very few take the action.
Owner, Mia's


Jesus was, in all regards, the first step to a long process in what would be the biggest leap in my entire life. By every count, I could not have achieved what I have without them. Many people dream of owning a business, but very few take the action.
Owner, Mia's
Jesus was, in all regards, the first step to a long process in what would be the biggest leap in my entire life. By every count, I could not have achieved what I have without them. Many people dream of owning a business, but very few take the action.
Owner, Mia's
Jesus was, in all regards, the first step to a long process in what would be the biggest leap in my entire life. By every count, I could not have achieved what I have without them. Many people dream of owning a business, but very few take the action.
Owner, Mia's
Jesus was, in all regards, the first step to a long process in what would be the biggest leap in my entire life. By every count, I could not have achieved what I have without them. Many people dream of owning a business, but very few take the action.
Owner, Mia's