We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.
Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms
We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.
Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms
We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.
Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms
We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.
Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms
We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.
Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms
New locations increase access to Washington SBDC services
The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship has been working with aspiring entrepreneurs & early-stage small businesses in underserved communities since 2013. In 2020, CIE entered into a subrecipient agreement with the SBDC to provide training and services to aspiring business owners on the Olympic Peninsula and, most recently, to the Palouse and Skagit County. This growing collaboration enables significant synergies and offers a seamless continuum of services from startup to growth across Washington.
New locations increase access to Washington SBDC services
The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship has been working with aspiring entrepreneurs & early-stage small businesses in underserved communities since 2013. In 2020, CIE entered into a subrecipient agreement with the SBDC to provide training and services to aspiring business owners on the Olympic Peninsula and, most recently, to the Palouse and Skagit County. This growing collaboration enables significant synergies and offers a seamless continuum of services from startup to growth across Washington.
New locations increase access to Washington SBDC services
The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship has been working with aspiring entrepreneurs & early-stage small businesses in underserved communities since 2013. In 2020, CIE entered into a subrecipient agreement with the SBDC to provide training and services to aspiring business owners on the Olympic Peninsula and, most recently, to the Palouse and Skagit County. This growing collaboration enables significant synergies and offers a seamless continuum of services from startup to growth across Washington.
New locations increase access to Washington SBDC services
The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship has been working with aspiring entrepreneurs & early-stage small businesses in underserved communities since 2013. In 2020, CIE entered into a subrecipient agreement with the SBDC to provide training and services to aspiring business owners on the Olympic Peninsula and, most recently, to the Palouse and Skagit County. This growing collaboration enables significant synergies and offers a seamless continuum of services from startup to growth across Washington.
New locations increase access to Washington SBDC services
The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship has been working with aspiring entrepreneurs & early-stage small businesses in underserved communities since 2013. In 2020, CIE entered into a subrecipient agreement with the SBDC to provide training and services to aspiring business owners on the Olympic Peninsula and, most recently, to the Palouse and Skagit County. This growing collaboration enables significant synergies and offers a seamless continuum of services from startup to growth across Washington.
The advice I give to people is that you really need to reach out. There are a lot of people out there that can help. The SBDC is very valuable to me, I look at it as my first point of contact in trying to get an answer or find a direction to go.
Founder, BBD International
The advice I give to people is that you really need to reach out. There are a lot of people out there that can help. The SBDC is very valuable to me, I look at it as my first point of contact in trying to get an answer or find a direction to go.
Founder, BBD International
The advice I give to people is that you really need to reach out. There are a lot of people out there that can help. The SBDC is very valuable to me, I look at it as my first point of contact in trying to get an answer or find a direction to go.
Founder, BBD International
The advice I give to people is that you really need to reach out. There are a lot of people out there that can help. The SBDC is very valuable to me, I look at it as my first point of contact in trying to get an answer or find a direction to go.
Founder, BBD International
The advice I give to people is that you really need to reach out. There are a lot of people out there that can help. The SBDC is very valuable to me, I look at it as my first point of contact in trying to get an answer or find a direction to go.
Founder, BBD International
Young entrepreneur makes big impact
Josh Burdick, the owner of Veritas Media, credits his business' successes to the services provided by the SBDC as he said, “I don't know if I would be in business if it weren't for the SBDC.” In 2015, Burdick had a career in media but saw an opportunity to start a production company. He took this idea to the SBDC & sought the advice of an advisor, Eric Grimstead. As Grimstead sat down with Burdick, the primary question was whether there was a market for a video production studio in Bellingham. By doing research & asking the right questions, Burdick and Grimstead were reassured that a production company was much needed in the Bellingham area. “If you see an opportunity for a business, take your idea to the SBDC and receive guidance,” said Burdick.
Young entrepreneur makes big impact
Josh Burdick, the owner of Veritas Media, credits his business' successes to the services provided by the SBDC as he said, “I don't know if I would be in business if it weren't for the SBDC.” In 2015, Burdick had a career in media but saw an opportunity to start a production company. He took this idea to the SBDC & sought the advice of an advisor, Eric Grimstead. As Grimstead sat down with Burdick, the primary question was whether there was a market for a video production studio in Bellingham. By doing research & asking the right questions, Burdick and Grimstead were reassured that a production company was much needed in the Bellingham area. “If you see an opportunity for a business, take your idea to the SBDC and receive guidance,” said Burdick.
Young entrepreneur makes big impact
Josh Burdick, the owner of Veritas Media, credits his business' successes to the services provided by the SBDC as he said, “I don't know if I would be in business if it weren't for the SBDC.” In 2015, Burdick had a career in media but saw an opportunity to start a production company. He took this idea to the SBDC & sought the advice of an advisor, Eric Grimstead. As Grimstead sat down with Burdick, the primary question was whether there was a market for a video production studio in Bellingham. By doing research & asking the right questions, Burdick and Grimstead were reassured that a production company was much needed in the Bellingham area. “If you see an opportunity for a business, take your idea to the SBDC and receive guidance,” said Burdick.
Young entrepreneur makes big impact
Josh Burdick, the owner of Veritas Media, credits his business' successes to the services provided by the SBDC as he said, “I don't know if I would be in business if it weren't for the SBDC.” In 2015, Burdick had a career in media but saw an opportunity to start a production company. He took this idea to the SBDC & sought the advice of an advisor, Eric Grimstead. As Grimstead sat down with Burdick, the primary question was whether there was a market for a video production studio in Bellingham. By doing research & asking the right questions, Burdick and Grimstead were reassured that a production company was much needed in the Bellingham area. “If you see an opportunity for a business, take your idea to the SBDC and receive guidance,” said Burdick.
Young entrepreneur makes big impact
Josh Burdick, the owner of Veritas Media, credits his business' successes to the services provided by the SBDC as he said, “I don't know if I would be in business if it weren't for the SBDC.” In 2015, Burdick had a career in media but saw an opportunity to start a production company. He took this idea to the SBDC & sought the advice of an advisor, Eric Grimstead. As Grimstead sat down with Burdick, the primary question was whether there was a market for a video production studio in Bellingham. By doing research & asking the right questions, Burdick and Grimstead were reassured that a production company was much needed in the Bellingham area. “If you see an opportunity for a business, take your idea to the SBDC and receive guidance,” said Burdick.
Alan [SBDC advisor] had been a banker his whole career. He had worldly experience in banking and a quick understanding of manufacturing. This made him very easy to relate to and work with.
Vice President of Business Development, Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company
Alan [SBDC advisor] had been a banker his whole career. He had worldly experience in banking and a quick understanding of manufacturing. This made him very easy to relate to and work with.
Vice President of Business Development, Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company
Alan [SBDC advisor] had been a banker his whole career. He had worldly experience in banking and a quick understanding of manufacturing. This made him very easy to relate to and work with.
Vice President of Business Development, Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company
Alan [SBDC advisor] had been a banker his whole career. He had worldly experience in banking and a quick understanding of manufacturing. This made him very easy to relate to and work with.
Vice President of Business Development, Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company
Alan [SBDC advisor] had been a banker his whole career. He had worldly experience in banking and a quick understanding of manufacturing. This made him very easy to relate to and work with.
Vice President of Business Development, Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company
$130M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
$130M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
$130M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
$130M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
$130M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
For COVID assistance, Janet [SBDC advisor] was our conduit to the SBA – a reliable resource for helping us understand the most up-to-date information in a changing situation. Her advising has been a support during this sometimes-discouraging year.
Co-owner, Kelnero
For COVID assistance, Janet [SBDC advisor] was our conduit to the SBA – a reliable resource for helping us understand the most up-to-date information in a changing situation. Her advising has been a support during this sometimes-discouraging year.
Co-owner, Kelnero
For COVID assistance, Janet [SBDC advisor] was our conduit to the SBA – a reliable resource for helping us understand the most up-to-date information in a changing situation. Her advising has been a support during this sometimes-discouraging year.
Co-owner, Kelnero
For COVID assistance, Janet [SBDC advisor] was our conduit to the SBA – a reliable resource for helping us understand the most up-to-date information in a changing situation. Her advising has been a support during this sometimes-discouraging year.
Co-owner, Kelnero
For COVID assistance, Janet [SBDC advisor] was our conduit to the SBA – a reliable resource for helping us understand the most up-to-date information in a changing situation. Her advising has been a support during this sometimes-discouraging year.
Co-owner, Kelnero
Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses
Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.
Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses
Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.
Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses
Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.
Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses
Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.
Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses
Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
Single Handed Consulting, a disability management service that helps injured workers get back to work, is owned by siblings Katie Leneker-Hynes and Kevin Leneker. Katie and Kevin spent more than a decade working with the WA State Dept. of L&I before launching their business in 2014. Born with one arm, Leneker has direct experience as a differently abled person in the workplace and has also experienced a workplace injury. “A disability or a difference in ability does not diminish your worth and should not limit your ability to work,” Leneker said. Today, they have 42 employees & get an average of 132 client referrals monthly. “My SBDC advisor gave me the operating system and the education to be where we are today,” Leneker said.
