Success Story: Illinois
- Illinois Metro East SBDC at SIUE and East St. Louis
- SBDC Advisors: Patrick McKeehan (Center Director) and Jo Ann Di Maggio May
- Client: Float Rooms USA, LLC – SBDC client since June, 2013
“If it were not for Jo Ann and the SBDC, I would not be where I am today. Jo Ann and Patrick were pivotal in helping to refine and strengthen the Float Rooms USA business plan, so we could secure a line of credit. The SBDC also connected us to SIUE marketing students who performed valuable market research for our business.” – Cheri Koene, Co-Owner, Float Rooms USA
Impact of Working with the Metro East SBDC:
• Shortly after Float Rooms USA incorporated in 2013, Ms. Koene met with the Illinois Metro East SBDC staff in East St. Louis for business plan assistance and location data. SBDC staff also connected Ms. Koene with America’s Central Port in Granite City (IL) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, for detailed insight on how to seamlessly receive product into the United States. (more…)