On a day when nine entrepreneurs compete for three $10,000 grand prizes, you’d expect to feel the electricity of nerves and anticipation. And yet, the word going around during the […]
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Paid Sick Leave in Washington State: What Business Owners Need to Know
At Business Impact NW, we work with entrepreneurs every day who are building, growing, and scaling their businesses. One area that consistently raises questions is paid sick leave. It’s one […]
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Checking In With Federick Brooks: Former IMPACT Pitch Competitor And Current Finalist
In Lynnwood, Washington, there’s a fitness facility that strives to be unlike any other in the area. Sound Sports Performance and Training LLC is a place for all to heal, […]
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Weathering the Storm: How to Prepare Your Small Business for a Disaster
Fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other emergencies don’t check a business’s balance sheet before striking; but a business that’s prepared has a far better shot at reopening its doors. Small […]
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Oregon SSBCI: Expanding Access to Business Funding
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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