The History: Although the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect in 1863 to free all slaves, this message of freedom took time to spread throughout the Confederacy. It was not until […]
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Finding Support as an LGBTQ+ Owned Business in the Pacific Northwest
The month of June is dedicated to LGBTQIA+ visibility. A movement initially started to honor the Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, NY in June 1969. Today, Pride Month has become […]
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Recap: Celebrating Dreams 2022
On May 26th, 2022, the Washington Women’s Business Center at Business Impact NW hosted the annual Celebrating Dreams event. The main event, presented by Verity Credit Union, is part of […]
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Grayseas Pies Demonstrates the Power of a ‘Pandemic Business’
Lockdown during the pandemic really brought out the entrepreneurial spirit in some. Especially for women, about 4 in 10 new entrepreneurs in 2020 identified as women (U.S. Census Bureau). Despite […]
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The Power & Possibility for Women-Owned Small Business
Celebrating Dreams 2022 is just 1 week away! As we gear up to celebrate female entrepreneurship, we reflect on it’s positive economic impact, recent obstacles, and how determination can lead […]
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