AUBURN, Wash.—When the lease came up on the 900-square-foot office that housed Circle Creek Therapy, owner Courtni Doherty’s speech therapy practice, she had a decision to make—baby steps or a huge leap of faith? When she found an affordable option in a great location, she decided to take the leap. In December 2018 she signed […]
Position closes 6/10/19 Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for the position of Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Advisor Applications must be submitted online at WSU. Please see full job bulletin for more information and application: https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/45100 The Washington SBDC is a public service organization funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, […]
SEATTLE, Wash.—Ellie He has been hired by the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide expert advising to small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start or expand their export markets. From 2010 to 2017, Ms. He worked on the global business development team of K&L Gates, an international law firm with lawyers […]
SPOKANE, Wash.—Vern Jenkins, an international trade business advisor with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), received the statewide business advising service’s top award—the State Star—at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Seattle District annual spring gala on May 8. Jenkins, who is based in Spokane, worked with more than 80 businesses in 2018, most […]
Wapato, Wash.‑‑Fortuity Cellars of Wapato has been selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2019 Rising Startup Small Business of the Year for Washington state and Northern Idaho. The award will be presented at the annual Small Business Awards Gala during National Small Business Week on May 8 in Seattle. Fortuity Cellars is […]
SPOKANE, Wash.—FLEXHIBIT , a Spokane Valley-based business that designs and manufactures interactive science exhibits for discovery centers, children’s museums and schools, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2019 Pacific Northwest Small Business Exporter of the Year. FLEXHIBIT sought export assistance from the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) after being approached by […]
SPOKANE, Wash.—Sheryl McGrath has been named the associate state director of the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC). McGrath will take over for Terry Chambers, who retired this month after nearly 19 years with the SBDC. McGrath has been president of the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation since 2015. The foundation operates AgForestry Leadership, […]
NASBITE Program of Excellence Award MOSES LAKE, Wash.–The Grant County EDC/Washington SBDC Outbound Trade Event has received a NASBITE International Program of Excellence Award, which will be presented to Grant County SBDC advisor Allan Peterson and SBDC export trade advisor Vern Jenkins at the national conference in Savannah, Georgia, in April. Jenkins and Peterson have […]
The SBA announces the 2019 Emerging Leaders course for businesses on the brink of growth. Tuition for this executive education 7 month “mini MBA” program is free. It meets two days a month. Work on your business instead of in your business. Seattle participants must apply by March 17 and Spokane must apply by March […]
Location: Vancouver – CoLab Office Address: 915 Broadway City: Vancouver State: WA Zip Code: 98661 Telephone: (360) 952-4987 View on Map Email: jerry.petrick@wsbdc.org Jerry Petrick is a WSBDC Certified Business Advisor and Certified Global Business Professional. His ingenuity and wisdom benefit his clients who are both seasoned business owners and new to entrepreneurship. He believes […]
