Growing up in a family-owned business was the beginning of Asche’s business education and instilled in her a deep respect for the hard work and numerous skills needed to run a business. Over the past 20 years, she’s worked in restaurants, wealth management, value-added ag, and as a Certified Business Advisor. Asche is particularly good…
GOLDENDALE, Wash.–Shannon and Phil D’Avanzo knew they wanted to relocate from Troutdale, Oregon, to the small town of Goldendale in rural Washington state to be closer to family, but what would they do for work? Shannon had worked in corporate retail for 16 years and Phil’s experience was in gym management and auto detailing, so….what…
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…
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…
Barry Schoening is a former small business owner with more than 35 years’ experience in mortgages and securities. He started his career in accounting and mortgage banking and then got into the securities industry, specifically bond trading. He graduated from WSU with a degree in business administration. Barry’s office is located at the Kittitas County…
BELLINGHAM, Wash.— In Jeff Shaw’s previous work, he was fighting to save the planet. Now, as owner of Bellingham BJJ, a training academy for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he’s helping students learn to fight for their own improved physical and mental health. “It’s definitely as rewarding [as my previous work was],” said Shaw, a former deputy director…
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…
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…
Prior to joining the Washington SBDC at Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Juan worked in the restaurant industry alongside many talented chefs. Most recently, he was head chef at Roundtop Public House, where he mentored culinary students. Previously, Juan and his spouse opened a mobile food business in Seattle, The Tamale Guy, where they implemented their…
“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.
AUBURN, Wash.—After another conversation with her husband about problems at his work, Mari Borrero told him, “Look, you have a choice. If you don’t like the way things are going, do something different.” So he did, and she did, too. Today, Mari Borrero and her husband Aaron Borrero are co-owners of American Abatement and Demo,…
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…
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