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Washington SBDC

Reimagining Main Street

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.

Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.

Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.

Sam + Brooke Lucy

Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.

Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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.

EXPORT

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

EXPORT

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

EXPORT

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.

Richard Brinton

Founder, BBD International

EXPORT

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

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

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.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

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.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

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.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

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.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

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

TECH DEVELOPMENT

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

TECH DEVELOPMENT

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.

Juston Rouse

Vice President of Business Development, Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company

TECH DEVELOPMENT

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

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$130M

In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$130M

In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$130M

In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$130M

In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic

DISASTER RECOVERY

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

DISASTER RECOVERY

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

DISASTER RECOVERY

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.

Kali Kelnero

Co-owner, Kelnero

DISASTER RECOVERY

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

WOMEN-OWNED

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.

WOMEN-OWNED

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.

WOMEN-OWNED

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.

WOMEN-OWNED

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.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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.