Oregon’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is a federally funded program administered by Business Oregon. Oregon received $83.5 million through SSBCI. The funding strengthens small business financing programs and […]
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Updates and stories about Business Impact NW programs, services, business coaching, lending, and other small business support.
How Danielle of MCF Window Cleaning Built a Thriving Business with a Loyal Following
Home services is an industry where trust is paramount. You’re letting someone into your home, after all. Gaining customers’ trust is Danielle McColloch’s #1 priority. As the owner of MCF […]
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Pacific Northwest Herbalist Uses Kitchen Incubator Program to Create Fiery Wellness Infusions
Horseradish. Garlic. Ginger. Vinegar. Not exactly a combination you’d consider drinking? Christine Davis once thought the same. But today, these are some of the core ingredients she uses in every […]
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Energy Management: A Practical Path to Lower Business Costs
Running a business in the Pacific Northwest has never felt more unpredictable. Rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and extreme weather—wildfires, flooding, drought, and record heat—are squeezing budgets and testing resilience. […]
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How Lou Daprile Of Blue Lou Art and Degender Dance Juggles Creative Endeavors
We never expect our biggest setbacks in life to end up being our greatest growth opportunities. But that’s exactly how it worked for artist and freelancer Lou Daprile. Lou had […]
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