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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Robyn Hanes
Student Intern
Hometown:
Cibolo, Texas
Fun Fact About Yourself:
I am 6ft. tall!
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What are you most passionate about regarding this program?
"I want everyone in the small communities we are working with that we are here to support them in any way they need."
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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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