Wild Birds Unlimited of Evansville named Sen. Bayh’s
2006 Small Business Success Story

In less than a year, Tim and Margi Griffith’s Wild Birds Unlimited nature store on Evansville’s east side has gone from a grand opening to being recognized as a small business success story by U.S. Senator Evan Bayh.

Senator Bayh visited the store on August 8th to congratulate the Griffiths.
“Neither of us had any retail experience before we started, “said Tim Griffith. “Going to the SBDC was the best thing we could have done.” With the help of the SBDC, the Griffiths put together an impressive business and marketing plan, which is essential for any small business.

“Wild Birds Unlimited is able to complete and succeed on a whole new level today, “Senator Bayh said. “It’s proof that with access to the right resources, small business can become big successes, strengthening Indiana’s economy and creating the jobs of tomorrow.”

Tim and Margi started Wild Birds Unlimited in October 2005 with the help of the SBDC. Since then, they have also used the SBDC to help develop a marketing plan and they continue to use the organization today. As a result, their business has expanded and they now employ three people.

Small businesses make up 97 percent of Indiana’s companies. Nationwide, they are responsible for 80 percent of today’s new jobs. Unfortunately, many owners and would-be entrepreneurs are not aware of the tools available to them to help them start or grow a small business.

“There is a lot of risk that comes with starting your own business,” Senator Bayh said. “It’s important for small business owners to know there are organizations out there like the SBDC that can help.”