SPOKANE, Wash.—Silk Road Manufacturing was named the 2026 Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Star Client of the Year. Owners and siblings Tan Vo, Son Vo and Joe Vo were honored at the Small Business Awards Gala on May 6 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. “Silk Road Manufacturing represents the very best of … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—Phon Sivongxay, a certified business advisor with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Highline College and StartZone Program Manager, has been named the network’s 2026 State Star. Being named State Star is the highest honor awarded to an SBDC employee and is celebrated annually at the America’s SBDC national training event in … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with local organizations and industry experts, is presenting two no-cost workshops focused on cybersecurity basics for small businesses. “These workshops are designed to help small business owners understand simple steps they can take right away to better protect their business,” said Kayla Miller, cybersecurity coordinator … Read more
Dear SBDC Clients, I am writing to inform you of a leadership change at the Washington Small Business Development Center. I am pleased to announce that Richard French is now serving as the Washington SBDC’s new Sr. Project Manager and Interim Lead Center Director. Rich has decades of experience in economic development in the state … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to join the nationwide celebration of the 10th Annual SBDC Day on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This annual event recognizes the vital role SBDCs play in helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive through expert advising and technical assistance. “SBDC Day highlights the … Read more
BELLEVUE, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has named Dayo Oyetuga to the SBDC business advisor position in Bellevue. As an SBDC business advisor, Oyetuga provides confidential, no-cost, expert advising to entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to start, grow or buy/sell a business. Oyetuga has more than 15 years’ experience in business … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—Small Business Saturday, a national celebration to recognize the immense value that small businesses bring to communities across the country, is Nov. 29 this year. The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is joining in the celebration and urges all Washingtonians to shop local this holiday season. “Small businesses make Washington communities more vibrant, … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is presenting three no-cost, hands-on workshops on cybersecurity basics presented by the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and industry experts. From Passwords to Policies: Small Business Cybersecurity Essentials will be presented from 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 13 in Bellevue, from 2 to 5 p.m., Nov. … Read more
CLE ELUM, Wash.—The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are pleased to announce that Katie Willet, an entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience in project management, business management and human resources, is the new business advisor in Kittitas County. “The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is proud … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—Ursula Sanson, a certified business advisor with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), has been named the network’s 2025 State Star. 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. “The SBDC State Star is a peer-selected … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash.—U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region X Administrator Apollo Fuhriman will be visiting the Washington SBDC offices in Spokane on Friday. Fuhriman, who was appointed to the post in March 2025 by President Donald J. Trump, has a long history of small business advocacy in the Pacific Northwest. As the Region X administrator, Fuhriman … Read more
SHORELINE, Wash.—The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, the City of Shoreline and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are excited to announce that the Navigating Success Small Business Forum is back and this year it will be bigger, better, and more dynamic than ever. The event will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, … Read more
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