Success stories
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Derek Ezovski: Powering Small Business Growth by Clearing the Path to “Yes”
When lenders face complex environmental questions, deals can stall—and small businesses can miss their moment. Derek Ezovski saw that gap and built a solution. In 2009, Derek founded Outsourced Risk...
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From Resilience to Global Triumph: How Novel Aero Inc. Soared to SBA 2026 Exporter of the Year
When the 2020 pandemic grounded the global aerospace industry, it set the stage for an extraordinary story of American manufacturing resilience. For Novel Aero Inc., a specialized producer of...
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Megan Searfoss, President & CEO, CT RUN CO., Keeping Connecticut Moving Forward
Megan Searfoss is an entrepreneur, author, runner, and community advocate dedicated to expanding the gift of running to everyone. She founded Ridgefield Running, a run-specialty retailer, 12 years ago...
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Marion Manufacturing: Investing in Innovation, Building the Next Generation
For nearly 80 years, Marion Manufacturing Company Inc., has been a cornerstone of Connecticut’s manufacturing sector. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Cheshire, CT, the precision metal stamping...
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Troy Anthony Fashion: From Hartford Entrepreneur to International Fashion Brand
When Troy Anthony Forster opened his Hartford-based fashion business in 2018, he set out to build more than a clothing brand, he wanted to create economic opportunity through fashion, manufacturing...
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Lyman Products Grows Connecticut Manufacturing with New Made in America Product Line
Connecticut manufacturer Lyman Products has built a multi-million-dollar backlog in just three months and is working with SBA as it expands domestic production. Lyman Products, a long-time Connecticut...
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The Schegg Group - Paul E. Mayer
Paul Mayer built his career on service — first to his country, then to the people who needed him most. As the president and owner of a veteran-owned small business – The Schegg Group (TSG), he carries...