The Hahn’s decided the best way to complement Richard’s knowledge of swimming pools was to create a backyard extravaganza business for the surrounding communities. Prior to the initial advising session with the SBDC, Richard researched a potential location and surveyed inventory needs and equipment requirements.


After several advising sessions and numerous hours of research, the Hahns presented to Terry Blaschke, a local lender, a detailed Business Proposal. The proposal was approved and today the Hahns continue to enjoy owning a successful business. They have five full time employees. They are contributors to the community and believe in continuous improvement for their entire team.


The Hahns appreciated the SBDC assistance, “We continue to recommend the Small Business Development Center to anyone we know who desires to start a business. As a rule, we tell them the importance of preparing prior to the initial meeting with the SBDC and how they (potential Client) must do their part in completing the plan,” states Nicole Hahn.








“It was a pleasure working with the Hahns because they were eager to accomplish the tasks needed,” stated the SBDC Center Director. The Hahns are a great asset to the Clovis/Portales Microplex.







CCC-SBDC Mission...
"We are committed to providing quality direct assistance, entrepreneurial education, and resource links for potential and existing small business to strengthen the economy of Curry, deBaca, and Roosevelt Counties New Mexico."

What can the SBDC do for you...
We offer business advising, training/education, resource materials & referrals for anyone interested in beginning, improving or expanding a small business.

Click here for a listing of our most current events.

The SBDC specializes in individual advising, offering services paid for by the State of New Mexico and Small Business Administration (SBA) in a confidential environment.

• Business Start-Up and Acquisition Issues
• Sources of capital
• Basic bookkeeping/accounting review and training
• Computer assistance
• Assistance with marketing plans and research
• Information about government procurement opportunities
• Information and referrals
• Business workshops and conferences
• Financing Resources
• Taxes
• Legal Issues
• Home-Based Business
• E-Commerce
• Licenses

For more information, contact...

Small Business Development Center
at Clovis Community College

Dr. Sandra Taylor-Sawyer, Director
Jonnie Loadwick, Marketing Specialist
Gordon Smith, Business Specialist
Dianna Thompson, Administrative Assistant

417 Schepps Boulevard
Clovis, New Mexico 88101-8381
sbdc@clovis.edu
Phone: 575.769.4136
Fax: 575.769.4135

Hours of Operation...
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Or by appointment

Other Links:

Small Business Administration

New Mexico Small Business Development Network

Small Business Resource Center

New Mexico Taxation & Revenue

Internal Revenue Service

IRS Tax Center (pdf)
IRS Tax Center (rtf)

U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Department of Agriculture

BusinessWeek for Small Business

Dun & Bradstreet

Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

Clovis/Curry County Chamber

Portales Chamber

Clovis Industrial Development Corp.

Local Lending Partners

• American Heritage Bank
• Bank of America
• Bank of Clovis
• Citizens Bank of Clovis
• Citizens Bank of Texico
• Clovis National Bank
• First Community Bank
• Portales National Bank
• NM Bank & Trust
• NM Bank & Trust - Melrose
• Wells Fargo Bank
• Western Bank

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