Technology:  "We were focused solely on the technology of the application.  Anna Bier, SBTDC Technology Business Consultant, gave us templates, helped us understand how the SBIR process worked and led us by the hand though the entire application process.  Very soon after we were awarded our first phase 1 SBIR."

Jeffrey Lewis, President of TES International, LLC

Traditional: Through the guidance from the MI-SBTDC Region 10 office, the company purchased a $1 million, 20,000-square-foot facility to help keep up with growth. "It's not as romantic as the apple orchard, but we will be able to bake more efficiently."

Dave Achatz, Owner of Achatz Handmade Pie Company

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