Bullet Tools earns state award via the NIC ISBDC

Bullet Tools, a Hayden-based company that develops and markets tools for the construction industry, has been selected as the recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2009 Northwest Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year Award.

The company owned by Dalen, Mary and Brian Gunn and Ben Toews was established in the late-1990s by Dalen who had worked in the flooring installation industry for more than 20 years and saw a need for more efficient tools in the flooring industry. By 2002 the owners of Bullet Tools had incorporated and the company later sought the assistance of the Idaho Small Business Development Center at North Idaho College, which nominated the company for this award.

“They are such a success story…” said ISBDC Regional Director Bill Jhung.

The Northwest Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year Award is presented to one company in the Northwest region, which includes Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Alaska, that excelled in export sales, gross margin and employment growth.

Bullet Tools first received the Small Business Administration’s state award for Idaho and have since qualified to compete for the National Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year Award.

“The Small Business Administration is thrilled to name Dalen Gunn the Idaho Small Business Exporter of the Year,” said Norm Proctor, Boise SBA district director. “It is amazing that his company, formed only a few years ago, has been able to grow so fast domestically, let alone internationally. This is truly a ‘made in America’ success story.”

For more information regarding Bullet Tools, visit www.bullettools.com.
The NIC ISBDC provides no-cost business coaching and low-cost business training to help businesses thrive and grow in North Idaho. For more information, call (208) 666-8009 or e-mail isbdc@nic.edu.