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CP2P Alumni Profile – Sharise Nance

Sharise Nance’s journey into entrepreneurship is rooted in her family’s legacy of business ownership, with her grandfather, grandmother, father and uncle each being entrepreneurs. That inspiration drew her to the idea of running her own…

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CP2P Alumni Profile – Curtis Brown, FloorStock LLC

Curtis Brown's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to persistence, adaptability, and the power of building lasting relationships. His business acumen was honed through years of involvement with Jireh Business Development, where he gained experience selling…

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Shanna Cochran, Salon SC

CP2P Alumni Profile – Shanna Cochran, Salon SC

Shanna Cochran's journey into the world of hairstyling began as a cherished hobby during her high school years. While working in the corporate world, she transformed her basement into a home-based salon with the help…

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SBDC Success Story: Balance Brewing Company

Rob Houston and Matt Gibb, the owners of Balance Brewing Company, bring an wealth of expertise to their new venture. Rob has over half a dozen years of experience in brewery operations and packaging, having…

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SBDC Success Story: Taming Lightning LLC

Percy Echols II is a Pittsburgh-based glass artist, alchemist, and educator. Percy has been on the forefront of bringing plasma and neon light—materials typically associated with commercial signage—into the art world. Percy’s love of glass…

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SBDC Success Story: Wall Firma Inc.

Ken Codeluppi is an industrial engineer and the President of Wall Firma Inc., a manufacturer specializing in masonry waterproofing and repair products for the construction sector. Ken acquired the company from its founder in 1983…

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