44 S G M A G A Z I N E | S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 Two of her champions were Betty Morgan, vice president for the SEEDS Center, and Walt Moore, a consultant at the SBDC. “Betty Morgan provided statistics pertaining to the screen printing industry in our region, which helped me outline my potential business growth,” Sharp said. “Since I won the business plan competition, she has also helped Ink & Cotton by implementing promotions and advertisements.” Having worked as a graphic designer at VSU for several years, Sharp was familiar with the SBDC but did not realize the magnitude of assistance they could provide. The business plan allowed me to put my ideas on paper, and make a thoughtful and intentional guide for where I want my business to go in the future. - JESSICA SHARP Christyn Challender, left, Ink & Cotton manager, and Jessica Sharp, Ink & Cotton owner.