Success Stories

Harnessing the creativity and ambition of numerous startups, freelancers, consultants, designers and entrepreneurs is a strong formula for growth at LaunchHouse. This innovative business that houses diverse small business owners looking to share space, ideas and success, has expanded to two new locations, with help from KeyBank.

Wanting to be their own bosses and to do something a bit more exciting, Anthony and Nichole Rains bought a franchise of Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. The couple needed financing for the down payment, as well as for building the rides and attractions to fill a 39,000-square-foot structure. They turned to KeyBank to help them reach their goal.

As a former New York City police detective, Patrick Brosnan saw the need for security beyond what the police could provide. After retiring, he started Brosnan Risk Consultants to protect banks, retailers and other businesses and to provide assistance in the wake of natural disasters and civil unrest.

Years of research and experimentation led a former Marine to create Topricin Pain Relief Cream. Originally sold at county fairs and natural food stories, it proved so popular that Lou Paradise eventually added other homeopathic products and built a company, Topical BioMedics.

Dave Oehlman knows the secrets to barbecuing tasty ribs and brisket but when it came to financing a fast-growing restaurant group he needed the help of an expert.

When an executive at a consulting firm had the opportunity to buy the company, he ran into unexpected problems securing financing. KeyBank was there to help.

When visitors and locals alike think of Seattle, one of the more iconic images is certainly that of a fishmonger tossing a heavy catch from behind the counter to the waiting hands of another at the scales.

Kirk's Pharmacy was ready to expand to meet the needs of a growing client base and a community that deserved better healthcare. KeyBank was there to help.

Ever since he worked a part-time job at a department store’s jewelry counter, Andy Moquin knew he would open a jewelry store of his own. He did just that, and one of his first customers just happened to be a KeyBank banker. Their conversation sparked a relationship – one that led to him receiving his first loan of $40,000. And now, twenty years later, Andy is the largest purveyor of loose diamonds and engagement rings in his area. In fact, KeyBank continues to put their faith in Andrew’s craft, recently helping him with a 1 million dollar SBA loan to help him create a new showroom.

Small business owner gets $20,000 from Key to revitalize a neighborhood park.

Five business partners came together because they craved the perfect tailgate dog and sausage experience. Lead by Tod Nestor, a former Notre Dame football player, the idea was simple. Launch Tailgate Dogs & Sausages (TGDogs) with the aspiration to become the country’s first nationwide hot dog emporium. With the help of the KeyBank team, and an initial SBA loan, TGDogs was an instant success, launched to rave reviews and is building a loyal customer base – with recipes and combinations only a true tailgater brings to the grill. Tod and team plan to take TGDogs to college towns across the country, with no bigger fan than KeyBank.

Four longtime friends have turned a love of baseball into a thriving business that offers original designs on everything from t-shirts and hats to bags and jewelry. Baseballism, which operates online and in retail locations, is a premium off-the-field brand focusing on the class, tradition and history of baseball. KeyBank is helping the business expand into new markets and locations with loans for construction of new stores in cities known for their rich baseball heritage.