The space was buzzing hours before the event’s official start. Stations showcasing creative business ideas packed the area to the square meter. Women founders were making the rounds, swapping contact […]
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Stories of collaboration, sponsorship, and our collective impact on communities.
Connections that Count: Small Business Support in Longview
Local Engagement in Action Supporting small businesses in Southwest Washington means showing up in the spaces where entrepreneurs are already building community. That’s exactly what Claudia Cardenas, Business Opportunity Specialist […]
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Entrepreneurial Excellence at the 2025 Washington State Small Business Awards Gala
As part of National Small Business Week, the 2025 Washington State Small Business Awards Gala took place on May 7 at the Museum of Flight. Recognized as the largest annual […]
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Bringing Business Resources to Rural Southwest Washington
Rural business coaching in Southwest Washington is helping small business owners navigate more than just day-to-day operations. In places like Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties, long drive times, fewer nearby services, […]
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Change Starts Here Sourcing Forum
On March 14, 2025, the Change Starts Here Sourcing Forum brought together small businesses and key decision-makers in the hospitality industry for a day of networking, collaboration, and opportunity in […]
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