Washington SBDC Statewide Impact
Client Testimonials
“[The SBDC Advisor] was not just helpful, he was CRUCIAL.” “We would not have been able to do nearly so well so soon without him.”
March 11, 2020
“He took everything I wrote and made it better” “He made sure it sounded professional and he added research on demographics and other market research.” “If I didn’t have [my SBDC advisor], I don’t think the bank would have given me the loan”
Dr. Tashauna Devine Devine Chiropractic Ephrata December 23, 2019
“If I had to do it all over again, I would have started with the SBDC sooner”. “I could have been building people and systems much earlier and my business would be larger and more profitable today.”
Joshua Wilke Sky High Tree Removal Auburn December 20, 2019
“If you don’t run the reports every morning, you might think you are making a lot of money, and you aren’t” “Now, we have better systems.”
David Ruelas Fast Mobile Service Truck Repair and Parts Grandview December 17, 2019
“I can see the business being easier to manage in the future because now I have systems in place”
“He’s helped me become a better boss”
Nicole Chryst Ballaura Wellness Spa Olympia July 25, 2019
“She helped me understand what bankers are looking for”
Tim Buiten Tim’s Complete Landscape Management Kent June 11, 2019
“He helped us look at things we didn’t want to look at or didn’t know to look at.” “He always says, ‘Let’s look at the facts, let’s look at the numbers”
Kim Bisson and Susan Hays Rainier Family Physical Therapy Puyallup January 25, 2019
“SBDC advisors have such a breadth of experience” “Sometimes you don’t even know what you don’t know. They can point out things that you never thought to look at.”
Arianna Brooke Millianna Spokane October 11, 2018
“I love working with [our SBDC advisor] because she is so honest with me,” “and she’s really efficient.” “We are grateful to SBDC for their practical and spot-on advising,”
Ashley Fullenwider Nuu-Muu Bellingham July 27, 2018
“I know I wouldn’t have bought Cevado without Lew's help” “There were so many things that I needed to do, and he helped me with every single one.
Jennifer Tate Cevado Technologies Twisp July 13, 2018
“He's been a great resource every time there’s been an issue that we are dealing with.” “Business owners can benefit from SBDC advising at any stage.”
Matt and Kaylee Purcell PCI Pest Control Olympia April 13, 2018
“All of them were in my corner, finding a way to make this happen” “They are everything that you would want when trying to grow, need advice or are applying for a loan”,
Danny House Dan the Sausageman Burien April 2, 2018
“The opportunity to talk over financing, cash flow, business structure and business systems was extremely helpful.” “The advice, information and guidance we received was exceptional”
Patricia Butterfield Winescape Spokane March 19, 2018
“Troubling trends can be addressed before they become disasters, and opportunities can be exploited before they disappear. I learned that from my SBDC advisor”
Kenneth Rogers Rain City Catering Renton June 30, 2017
“He was able to walk us through the early steps to the point that we were able to finally buy the property.”
Paul Smotherman North Cascades Mountain Hostel Winthrop May 26, 2017
“It’s not easy, and I think people really need to understand that. But the SBDC really is an amazing resource and guiding light in helping to make it more manageable”
Marley Shain Rall The Brewmaster’s Bakery and Taproom Renton May 12, 2017
We don’t always love putting our business hats on,” but their advisor helps them do that: “We never leave his office without at least three great ideas, three action items and renewed focus and energy for our businesses.”
Suzy Green Three Trees Yoga Federal Way March 21, 2017
“We couldn’t afford any missteps, so guidance was crucial to our decisions going forward. My SBDC advisor helped me build a business plan with the money I had available.” “I know that we couldn’t have achieved our success without assistance from the SBDC.” Rod Cassel, Core Northwest, Yakima February 21, 2017
Rod Cassel Core Northwest Yakima February 21, 2017
“The biggest advice [my SBDC advisor] gave me is that I need to work on the business, not in the business” “That kind of changed my mindset.”
Northwest ABA Tukwila February 15, 2017
“He’ll walk in with a fresh set of eyes with a lot of experience. He helps guide us where we need to be.”
Luke Hossner DropForge Leather Care Clarkston January 27, 2017
“I have the utmost respect for the SBDC.” “I could not have done this without the support and help of my advisor. It changed my life.”
Thea Heineman Monroe Montessori Monroe January 27, 2017
“They didn’t take us seriously until they saw our projections, but then it was like, ‘Wow, this girl really knows what she’s doing.’”
Megan West Owner Claim Clothing Ellensburg November 2, 2015
"There is no doubt that my planning process would have been far more difficult, and I would have missed some essential elements if not for the SBDC."
SBDC Client Wenatchee June 26, 2014
"SBDC provided tools such as spreadsheets to help plan and manage the business."
SBDC Client Yakima June 26, 2014
"My advisor at the SBDC gave me the knowledge, insight and technical assistance necessary to encourage and empower me."
SBDC Client Seattle June 26, 2014
Advisor Locations
- Aberdeen
- Auburn
- Bellingham
- Cle Elum
- Coupeville
- Des Moines
- Ellensburg
- Everett
- Kennewick
- Kent
- Lacey
- Longview
- Moses Lake
- Mt. Vernon
- Omak
- Port Angeles
- Pullman
- Puyallup/Pierce County
- Redmond
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Tukwilla
- Vancouver
- Walla Walla
- Wenatchee
- Yakima
Statewide Client Profiles

Single Handed Consulting named 2022 Washington SBDC Star Client of the Year

Food hall nurtures post-Covid aspirations for couple and community

SBDC advisor assists search for financing to fit manufacturer’s growth, aspirations

Ethos West Construction, Inc., eases construction burden, builds lasting relationships

Woman-led architecture firm expands with business plan help from SBDC

New owner inks robust impression with balance of print, manager skills

SBDC client BumbleBar celebrates 25th anniversary with new milestones

Perfumer pivots to distill expansion out of disruption

Bright start for corporate cleaners with focus on quality, people

SBDC helps solopreneur create a thriving small business and become community leader

Resilient construction business is prospering through challenges

Learning kits help parents teach during school closure

SBDC advising helps nursery owner prune business to promote growth

Planning, insight, adjustment a potent mix for cocktail couple

Family grounded for flexibility, growth with SBDC assistance

PPP was ‘saving grace’ for Pure Bliss Desserts in Bellingham

Small Business Takes Flight with help from SBDC advising

Olympia pest service wins SBA veteran-owned business award

Family-owned food distributor wins SBA Northwest Region Exporter of the Year

Ellensburg cidery receives 2020 SBA Rural Business of the Year award

New pest control business kills it in Port Angeles

Entrepreneur creates compassionate care for elderly in Federal Way

Ephrata chiropractor seizes the moment with SBDC assistance

With SBDC Advising, sawyer sees business grow

SBDC advising helps drive growth for mobile truck repair

Baker creates recipe for stability with SBDC advising

Vancouver Entrepreneur Builds Advanced Manufacturing Business

Chocolatier creates recipe for growth with SBDC advising

Success is sweet when baker becomes business owner

New owners create community hub at general store

SBDC advising helps create win-win-win for three owners in sale of two businesses

SBDC advising helps Olympia entrepreneur access capital for growth

Pet grooming business thrives under new ownership

Kent entrepreneur returns to his roots to build successful landscape business

Local entrepreneur saves the Firehouse arts center as a community hub

Entrepreneur bakes up million dollar enterprise with help of Washington SBDC

Fortuity Cellars named SBA Seattle District Rising Startup Small Business of the Year

Port Angeles pawnbroker provides loan service for customers in need

SBDC advising helps Auburn therapy business quickly expand

Entrepreneur works hand in hand with SBDC advising to open business

Physical Therapists Build Dream with Help from the SBDC

Manhattan jewelry business moves to Spokane and flourishes

Cowlitz Container and Diecutting navigates from tenuous times to peak production

Entrepreneurs design business solutions with SBDC advising

Real estate website design business creates opportunities, challenges

Encore entrepreneurs cabinet design company wins award

Big Growth Big Vision for South Sound Pest Control

Dan The Sausage Man is the SBA Washington State Small Business Person of the Year!

WSU Spokane professors create winery, escape

Whooshh revenues rising rapidly after help from SBDC

Quarterly checkups, SBDC partnership, pave growth for turf company

Experienced employee grabs reins as owner with SBDC support

Secret ingredient to catering business - a good lease agreement

Cascades hostel draws success from advice, varied clientele

Beer-themed bakery grows with upcycled grains

Yoga business grows, flexes to deliver corporate classes

Fruit, nut exporter connects U. S. Farms, China markets

Business advisor connection sparks electrical service success

Business advising equips autism practice for rapid growth


Business takes off with youthful energy, career experience

Business advising helps therapist fine tune new practice

Spa owners rely on SBDC advising to expand business

Indian eatery rises from ashes with local, business support

SBDC Business Advising Saves Aerospace Jobs

Gift shop finds treasure in free business advising

Bellingham Wind Works growing into to its fullest potential

Advising guides Polestar back to small-business success

Great Clips purchase a great fit for business professor

Torklift expands exports with global market research

Advising helps woodworker grow business, financial acumen

Heritage inspires brewery that continues with family

Immigrant finds a home providing homes for elderly

Setting up business overseas easier with free, expert counsel

Advisor helps nurse practitioner serve small community

Advisor helps family keep business true to their values

Software engineering secures modern enterprise against cyber-attacks

Business need sparks creative software innovation

Advisor boosts business’ failing expansion to doubled revenue

American dream in the making for Yakima couple

Advisor offers ‘second set of eyes’ for delivery business

Golf turf company grows, adjusts with free business advising

Free advising helps young owner launch franchise ambitions

Advisor helps absentee-owned business, employees thrive

Healing touch therapies key to wellness, success for business

Building Innovation Upon a Solid Business Plan

Restaurateur returns home to open wings and brew diner

Ice cream – and business advice – tailored to personal taste

Making dreams come true – for brides and bridal business

Smart home integration gets boost from business advising

Grays Harbor chiropractor nails five-year plan with help from SBDC

SBDC insight, advice help young entrepreneur stake her claim

Fan favorite 12th Blend helps entrepreneurs do well, do good

Spokane salon owner does it her way, with assist from SBDC

Gourmet popcorn goes international with SBDC advising

'Get naked' challenge (and SBDC) key to start-up success

Business advising helps builders grow amid Great Recession

intelliPaper blurs the lines between digital & paper communication

SBDC Advisor helps Yakima optometrist realize his vision

R Digital Design helps Wenatchee business build brand

Webfor’s revenues increase 144% with SBDC advising

SBDC serves up sound business advice for growing catering business

Warfield Construction triples revenues in five years with SBDC

Responza provides small businesses with wide and deep IT expertise

Giddyup Salon moving forward with contemporary designs

Port Townsend entrepreneurs put faith in craft, community and commerce

SBDC Advising helps create game plan for successful launch

SBDC is key to continued success of Longview locksmith business

Elite Cleaning puts financial house in order and cleans up

Storyteller determines worth and builds a business with SBDC

Spice company entrepreneur builds momentum with SBDC advising

Businesswoman and mother of twins opens a community gathering spot

A clear vision is the foundation for success

Principled and sustainable PT business grows with help from the SBDC

U.S. Coast Guard veteran has smooth sailing with the Washington SBDC

Risky business becomes rewarding enterprise for hosts of Aberdeen wine bar

SBDC gives new Spokane elevator company a lift

People are the Porduct at a Growing Company
Washington SBDC News

Washington SBDC arrives in Washington, D.C., with a Whooshh

SBDC Helps Washington Companies STEP Up to the Global Marketplace
