It’s Small Business Saturday, a day to pause and recognize the small businesses that shape our communities. But just one day to acknowledge and celebrate them feels about 364 days […]
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Perspectives from Business Impact NW staff, partners, and business leaders on entrepreneurship, economic development, and issues affecting small businesses.
Open Letter to Funders
We are at a pivotal and unprecedented moment. The new presidential administration’s policy shifts—including efforts to greatly reduce federal funding, cut the federal workforce, and restrict the type of funding […]
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Strength, Service, and Success: Honoring Veteran-Owned Businesses on Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who are serving or have served their country—and who continue to serve and make a […]
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Thank You, Veterans
On this Veterans Day, I want to talk about veterans who own/operate small businesses because I know you all know the meaning of the day and you don’t need me […]
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A Business Book for Resiliency: Who Moved My Cheese?
“Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr. Spencer Johnson is a fable that can be applied not only to your business life but to your personal life as well. The story […]
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