John M. Birckhead and Christopher W. Mayeu founded Welbor Technology, Inc. in September 2003.

John Moore Services came to Community Business Finance in 2007 seeking a new facility to provide room for growth, greater efficiency, and visibility in the market.

Souhail Adam's company has grown rapidly from a small tow truck business to a multifaceted group that includes tow trucks, a collision shop, and two auto storage lots. In mid-2007, Mr. Adam began researching the feasibility of opening a car salvage and scrap metal yard in Southwest Houston.

Some people believe that success is a matter of luck, but geologist-turned-restaurateur Tracy Vaught and her chef-extraordinaire husband Hugo Ortega beg to differ. Their formula for success: foresight, vision, conservative growth, and hard work.

Dr. Charles Quick knew what he wanted, and he had a vision of what could be. After leaving academia and setting up a private practice, he realized what he missed most was the consultative nature of the academic environment. He knew he wanted to create a business where he could work with other professionals who shared his passion for veterinary medicine and the animals they serve, in an environment that supported his ideal of work-life balance.

Bourjois Abboud's business, Advanced Pharma, was booming. It was exciting, but he found it difficult to keep pace with the increased demands of his clientele due to his facility's size. While looking at industry projections, Mr. Abboud realized he needed more space.

Since Roger DeGregori got his first job at 12 years old, his passion has always been aquariums. He opened Fish Gallery as an aquarium installation and service business over 25 years ago in Rice Village. Roger believes that with the addition of a retail storefront, the diversity of his business has been crucial to its success.

When entrepreneur Micah Hogan began Southern Outdoor Power, LLC in 2010, he had no need for commercial real estate. His business was strictly an e-commerce platform then, specializing in Bad Boy Mowers parts and accessories.