Rick Preston and Bryan Woodhams are shown accepting the 1st Dollar of Profit at the beginning of their R & B Contracting business with

                  Nancy Larsen, who assisted to develop a plan for business.  Sharon Schamber of Freeman Community Development Corporation was on

                 hand to welcome this new business as well as the following SEFP board members:  Lana Herlyn, Judy Rokusek, Philip Svartoien, Curt Lukes,

                 Dave Hoffman, Luverne Langerock, John Deppe and Karen Freier.  Not shown is Sue Stoll of the Small Business Development Center.                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                Picture courtesy of SE Electric Cooperative Inc.

COMPANY:  R & B Contracting

OWNERS:  Rick Preston and Bryan Woodhams

LOCATION:  Freeman, SD

CELL PHONES:  (605) 660-5824 and (605) 521-2226

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:  2

BACKGROUND:  Rick and Bryan grew up in different parts of the USA but came together in

Freeman.  Both have many years of concrete and landscape experience and look forward to working

for themselves designing/creating for you.

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED:  Business Planning & information

RESULTS:  A New Business

QUOTABLE:  “The banker suggested we contact Nancy Larsen to look at owning a business. 

Throughout our time together she provided tools and understanding to get organized and complete

a business plan.  The SBDC also educated us on the financial aspect of business and we appreciate

all of the help and encouragement.”