Spotlight on Success:

The Wooden Spoon 

Chef Steve Pilon 

Steve Pilon first sought out the assistance of the Livingston SBTDC in 2006.  Since then the Livingston SBTDC has assisted in researching locations, setting up of meetings with city and community officials, business plan reviews, referrals for banking and to the MCDC for an SBA loan, investor referrals, and marketing assistance.Steve is also a graduate of the FastTrac 2010 program and invited back to speak at the FastTrac 2011 program "Exploring Entrepreneurship".  He is truly a great example of an entrepreneur who responds to both the customer and market needs as he operates his business.

Shepherd's Gate - Angela Horvath

Testimonial of Angela Horvath:   "When I came to speak with you in the summer of 2010, I had an idea but didn't know what to do next.   You suggested the FastTrac program, and it was exactly what I needed. I completed the FT program in December of 2010.  I opened my business in March 02 2011.  It has been just a ittle over one years that I finished the FT program, and I am pleased to say that my business is up and running!  We are at full capacity and operational!...the information I was able to obtain during the FT program kept me on track and with a lot of perserverance and prayer, Shepherd's Gate is a SUCCESS!"Shepherd's Gate is an adult foster care home for the elderly in Brighton, Michigan.  They are located on Bitten Lake on two beautiful acres and are a wonderful alterntive to a nursing home.

For more information, contact Angela Horvath at 517-294-1951.

Pawsitively Spoiled - Leonie Darnell

“Helping you spoil and pamper your pet is our business!”

Leonie Darnell opened Pawsitively Spoiled, LLC in downtown Brighton November, 2008. The boutique offers quality holistic and natural foods, gourmet treats, home made bakery items, designer couture, beds, carrying bags, unique pet jewelry and other specialty products. Pawsitively Spoiled also offers full grooming services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere featuring large comfortable pens. Leonie’s love of animals is seen in the relaxed and clean atmosphere. Leonie came to the Livingston SBTDC in August of 2008 and received help with business planning and marketing. Visit Pawsitively Spoiled at 434 W. Main Street, Brighton, contact her at (810) 227-2300 , or visit her website at PawsitivelySpoiledofBrighton.com

Electrojet - Kyle Schwulst

Electrojet Inc. Celebrates “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch”

In 2003 Kyle Schwulst, CEO founded Electrojet after developing several patents for the development of new electronic fuel injection (EFI) solutions that provide emissions reduction, regulatory compliance and fuel efficiency for small engine including motorcycles, scooters, and lawn mowers. Through business plan development, markets were identified in China where they manufacture 30 million motorcycles per year and in India. Kyle’s success is a great example of collaboration of the SBTDC Tech Consultants, the Livingston County SBTDC, MEDC, Automation Alley, Spark, and MGCS. The tech team and business consultants from the MI-SBTDC network contributed over 400 hours of consulting. The Livingston SBTDC contributed in the areas of business planning, publicity, human resources, location, potential local investors, and referrals to the accountant network. Electrojet currently employs 7 and expects to be at 14 by the end of 2009.

For further information contact Kyle Schwulst:

info@electrojet.org
(734) 272-4709
7717 Lochlin Drive
Brighton, MI 48116
www.electrojet.org