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
CLE ELUM, Wash.—Barry Schoening, a former small business owner with more than 35 years’ experience in mortgages and securities, is the new Small Business Development Center (SBDC) business advisor in Kittitas County. Shoening’s office is located at the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce in Cle Elum and he is available to meet in person or … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash. — Jennifer Dye has been named the new associate state director of the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Dye has been the SBDC Center Director at South Puget Sound Community College since 2020 and has been an SBDC business advisor for more than eight years. The Washington SBDC is a network of … Read more
“We look forward to a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership with the SBDC and truly believe this is a perfect fit for the campus and future plans we have for offering services to our community,” -Vicki Carter, SDC district director.
SPOKANE, Wash.—When the pandemic shut down restaurants, bars and tasting rooms across Washington State, producers of artisanal and craft adult beverages, including wine, cider, beer and spirits, were hit hard. In response, the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) began working with partners across the state to expand export opportunities. When COVID restrictions were in … Read more
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