Texas Tech Institute for Small Business
About Us
Rural Business Opportunity Program Leaders
Chelsea Criswell
Business Field Advisor
Hometown:
Carrollton, Texas.
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Fun Fact About Yourself:
One of my favorite foods is still macaroni and cheese.
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What are you most passionate about regarding this program?
"I love to support small businesses who live in rural areas because they love where they live.
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Randy Burch
Project Manager
Hometown:
Rio Vista, Texas
Fun Fact About Yourself:
I have spend over 10,000 hours counselling small businesses.
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What are you most passionate about regarding this program?
"Growing up in a rural town made me appreciate small businesses and gave me a passion to help more succeed. One business opened in a small town can have a larger local economic impact than multiple new businesses opening in a large city. A small business in a rural area becomes more than just a place to buy goods, it is often the community hub for the town. "
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