When the local high school needs money for new band uniforms, who do they call? When the PTA needs items for a silent auction, or a local youth sports team needs a sponsor, who do they call? In communities across the state and across the country, they typically call the owner of a small business. In … Read more
LONGVIEW, Wash.—A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office at Lower Columbia College is set for 2 p.m. on Nov. 13. The SBDC center at Lower Columbia College is part of a network of more than 30 SBDC centers across the state where small business owners can access no-cost technical assistance … Read more
PULLMAN, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is presenting a three-hour cybersecurity workshop at the Pullman Parks and Recreation Center on Nov. 20 to help small business owners protect their business and their assets from scammers this holiday season. Kayla Miller, coordinator of the Washington SBDC cyber security training programs, said participants will learn … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is joining with industry experts to present two cybersecurity workshops in the North Sound region to help small business owners learn how to protect their data from cyberattacks. “The First Steps to Becoming Cybersecure” will be offered at no cost at Edmonds College on Sept. 25 and … Read more
YAKIMA, Wash.—The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA)and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are pleased to announce that Mike Darrow, a former small business owner himself, has been certified as an SBDC business advisor. As an SBDC advisor, Darrow is available to provide no-cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance to small business owners who want … Read more
PULLMAN, Wash.—Juan Garcia, a former small business owner and SBDC advisor with the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, continues his work with business owners on the Palouse but is now employed by Washington State University. The Pullman Center serves Whitman, Asotin and Garfield counties. As an advisor with the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Garcia specialized in … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—It’s a truism that the first sale is usually the hardest, and it’s even harder when you’re trying to make an export sale. But a recent trade mission to Korea organized by the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) for Washington-based adult beverage producers, made the … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—American Abatement and Demo of Auburn has been named the 2024 Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Star Client. Business owners Mari and Aaron Borrero will be honored at the Small Business Awards Gala on May 1 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. “Mari and Aaron Borrero have defied the odds to scale … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has named Giselle Saguid the network’s State Star for 2024. Being named State Star is the highest honor awarded to an SBDC employee and is celebrated annually at the America’s SBDC national conference in September. “Giselle is truly a star in our network,” said Washington SBDC State … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invites small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state to celebrate SBDC Day on March 20. The Washington SBDC is a small but mighty network of more than 40 business advisors who provide one-on-one technical assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start, expand … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—When the parents’ club needs auction items for the elementary school fundraiser, who do they call? When the youth sports league needs sponsors to help with field repair and maintenance, who do they call? What about community-based nonprofits focused on women and children, animals, habitat protection, cultural enrichment or economic development? Who do they … Read more
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, to celebrate the opening of the new SBDC Lead Center and advising offices at The Quarry in Spokane Valley. The Quarry is the Spokane Conservation District’s new multi-tenant facilities at on 8th … Read more
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