“We never leave [Our advisors'] office without at least three great ideas, three action items and renewed focus and energy for our businesses.”
Suzy Green, Work Well NW, Three Trees Yoga

“The bottom line is that I have the utmost respect for the SBDC, I could not have done this without the support and help of my advisor. It changed my life.”
Thea Heinman, Monroe Montessori

“It’s not easy, and I think people really need to understand that. But the SBDC really is an amazing resource and guiding light in helping to make it more manageable.”
Marley Shain Rall, The Brewmaster's Bakery and Taproom

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“I love talking to [our advisor]” “He’ll walk in with a fresh set of eyes, but a fresh set of eyes with a lot of experience. He helps guide us where we need to be.”

Luke Hossner DropForge Leather Care, Clarkston January 27, 2017

“The bottom line is that I have the utmost respect for the SBDC.” “I could not have done this without the support and help of my advisor. It changed my life.”

Thea Heineman Monroe Montessori January 27, 2017

"I thank you so much for your guidance and coaching through this process. Your help is the reason I felt so confident and the reason I was so prepared. I have learned a ton by going through the business plan process and now feel like I have a solid foundation for starting my business."

SBDC Client Okanogan June 26, 2014

"I was so relieved that I finally found someone who could help me-that I could afford." SBDC business advising is free of charge. "If it weren't for Jim, we wouldn't be here." She calls the SBDC program to help small business owners 'genius'. "It really does help small business owners in Washington."

Marion Lodato - Snowcreek Yoga Leavenworth June 26, 2014

"I received a call from (the bank) yesterday late afternoon and they have decided to approve my loan. I also wanted to express how appreciative I am of all the amazing help, follow through and support you have given to me! I am so thankful that I was referred to the SBDC."

SBDC Client Okanogan June 26, 2014

"Thanks to the SBDC advisor's ... experience [we have] hope when we thought there was none. He put together a cash flow sheet that gave us the ability to 'see' how the business was growing."

SBDC Client Moses Lake June 26, 2014

"With the SBDC's assistance, we were able to launch the creamery and make a dream come true for our whole family by starting on the road to becoming a sustainable farm."

SBDC Client Mount Vernon June 26, 2014

"I have really appreciated the good solid business direction [the SBDC has] provided me over the years."

SBDC Client Peninsula Region June 26, 2014

"There is no doubt that my planning process would have been far more difficult, and I would have missed some essential elements if not for the SBDC."

SBDC Client Wenatchee June 26, 2014

"The SBDC was a main source of education on the process of purchasing a business. Our success was because of the help received."

SBDC Client Spokane June 26, 2014

"SBDC provided tools such as spreadsheets to help plan and manage the business."

SBDC Client Yakima June 26, 2014

"My advisor at the SBDC gave me the knowledge, insight and technical assistance necessary to encourage and empower me."

SBDC Client Seattle June 26, 2014

"I could not have done this without your help. It's beyond words how much I appreciate you guiding me through the maze to secure the SBA loan that kept my little company alive."

SBDC Client Seattle June 26, 2014

"I had no idea that I would have access to such a powerful resource."

SBDC Client Lacey June 26, 2014

"The financial analysis and development of cash flows allowed me to develop the confidence I needed to move forward on my business plans and expansion."

SBDC Client Lynnwood June 26, 2014

"They are a really good sounding board for me. They have helped me greatly during this expansion."

SBDC Client Bellingham June 26, 2014

"You are so much a part of our success."

SBDC Client, Longview June 26, 2014

WSBDC Economic Impact

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The Washington Small Business Development Center is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington State University and other Washington Institutions of higher education and economic development organizations. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA.

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“The bottom line is that I have the utmost respect for the SBDC, I could not have done this without the support and help of my advisor. It changed my life.”
Thea Heinman, Monroe Montessori

“It’s not easy, and I think people really need to understand that. But the SBDC really is an amazing resource and guiding light in helping to make it more manageable.”
Marley Shain Rall, The Brewmaster's Bakery and Taproom

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“The bottom line is that I have the utmost respect for the SBDC, I could not have done this without the support and help of my advisor. It changed my life.” Thea Heinman, Monroe Montessori

“It’s not easy, and I think people really need to understand that. But the SBDC really is an amazing resource and guiding light in helping to make it more manageable.” Marley Shain Rall, The Brewmaster's Bakery and Taproom

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Small Business Success

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“The bottom line is that I have the utmost respect for the SBDC, I could not have done this without the support and help of my advisor. It changed my life.”
Thea Heinman, Monroe Montessori

“It’s not easy, and I think people really need to understand that. But the SBDC really is an amazing resource and guiding light in helping to make it more manageable.”
Marley Shain Rall, The Brewmaster's Bakery and Taproom