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DIAMOND CLAIMS SERVICES DELIVERS RESULTS
Entrepreneur Diane Martin started her own business called Diamond Claims Services named after her favorite performer Neil Diamond. Martin's business services include, but are not limited to analyzing and processing workers' compensation claims, preparing required bureau forms and determining benefits due.
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DAY STAR DISPLAYS DYNAMIC NEW IMAGE
Wayne Howard began Day Star Innovative Products & Services (IPS) and was officially incorporated in September 2003. Howard has developed 2 products: The HeetMiser Climate Enhancement System and the KleerAir Climate Control System. The main function of the HeetMiser is to reduce cost of forced air furnace systems by 50% through an efficient streamlined product. The KleerAir Climate Control System allows for an increase in air flow/circulation providing a building environment that is cleaner and healthier for employees and/or customers.
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Stefanelli's Candies
Stefanelli's Candies soak up local SBDC award
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SEE WHAT YOU'VE BEEN MISSING

Dr. Pat Farrell began developing an un-cooled ferro-electric infrared camera system for general aviation following the untimely death of his friend and fellow pilot, Dr. Paul Keverline, in an adverse weather flight accident in 2000. Dr. Farrell installed the system, with FAA approval on his own airplane and it is presently installed on about 20 other aircraft in the U.S. After receiving media coverage, received a purchase order from a helicopter operator in Belgium. He had never exported the system and didn’t know what was required.  Hank Rudge, of the Warren office of the Gannon SBDC, heard about Pat’s predicament and contacted him offering assistance


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EXQUISITE FINISHES GAINS NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Background: Exquisite Finishes is a full service painting, wallpapering, faux finish and decorative concrete company. This creative style of painting provides innovative and affordable finishes for residential and commercial projects. Owner Gary Arvanitopulos was born and raised in Greece and has over 20 years experience in this unique type of painting.


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BIG HORN RANCH'S SMOKIN' NEW WEB SITE

“Flavorful, Healthful, Wholesome…That is the result when you take an animal out of the modern ‘factory farm’ setting and let it live as nature intended,” said Michael Wright, Big Horn Ranch Owner.

The Big Horn Ranch is a hidden jewel tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains located in North Western Pennsylvania.


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DURATITE

There’s nothing quite like perfect timing when you are taking a new product to market. Fortunately for Jim Karnes, his timing in launching DuraTite Systems LLC could not have been better.


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STONE THERAPY MASSAGE MAKES SPLASH LOCALLY

According to small business owner Anita Gray, "more companies are realizing massage is a tool to promote themselves, through wellness at special events and beyond because it works. Relaxed people are happy and procutive people, whether they are your potential clients, customers or employees; chair massage translates into better business for you."


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SNAP-TITE TIGHTENS INTERNAL EXPORT PRODURES

Snap-tite, Inc. is a manufacturer of quick-disconnect couplings, hydraulic valves, lay-flat fire hose, high-pressure valves, vessels, reactors, and fittings. Snap-tite’s corporate office is located in Erie, PA and the company has been a client of the Gannon University SBDC International Business Assistance Program since 1995.


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ARCHITECTURE FIRM MEASURES NEW COMMUNITY

Jeffrey S. Zariczny founded InScale in 2004 in an effort to reclaim the essence of the profession of architecture, working directly with the client from beginning to end to emphasize the goals and visions of each client. Since its inception, InScale has worked with clients on commercial, medical, municipal, residential, religious and housing projects, maintaining high professional conduct, stewardship and technical expertise. InScale, P.C., is qualified to offer traditional public and private sector architectural design, feasibility studies and construction management. They specialize in furniture/fixtures and equipment design, code reviews and building evaluations. In 2006,


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COVERLET HELPS WOMEN WITH OSTOMIES REGAIN INTIMACY, ESTEEM

At the age of twenty Leah Humphries was diagnosed with Crohn's disease; two years later she underwent colon surgery. Why me? was her constant thought. As an art student she had always pictured herself as a free spirit and a creative soul who experienced only the beauty in life. Now Leah had to face the world with an ileostomy.


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PROUD SERVICE VETERAN'S NEW MISSION SERVING THE ERIE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
LaTonya M Jaiman, President of LaFamilia Business Support Services, LLC (an African American Woman/Military Veteran owned business), realized her dream of transferring her military training, education and experience into her own business. Dedication, innovation and resilience are cornerstones of her business and personal approach to obstacles
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