Small Business Success Story - Oasis Ponds & Patios
Each year the New York Small Business Development Center recognizes outstanding small businesses in a variety of ways. This Success Story from the Corning SBDC appears in our 2016 Annual Report . David VanLoon Oasis Ponds & Patios Corning SBDC David VanLoon, a 14-year military veteran who served tours in Irag and Afghanistan, began Oasis Ponds & Patios in April 2016. Oasis Ponds, a full-service landscape company, is a certified Aquascape contractor that provides waterscape designs and installation. The company installs fountains, waterfalls and ponds, maintains water features and also performs seasonal care for their installations. Oasis Ponds also installs firepits, retaining walls, patios and walkways, landscape lighting, plant and tree installation. They also provide weekly lawn services, as well as spring and fall clean up. David worked with SBDC Advisor Susan Buchanan to develop a business plan to accompany a funding request f...