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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Stories about partnerships, collaborations, and community investments that expand resources and opportunities for small businesses.
Oregon Showed Up for Small Business: Oregon Small Business Connections Recap
I’ll admit when we first started planning the Oregon Small Business Connections event, I wasn’t sure what to expect, or if we’d meet our goal of bringing together about 50 […]
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Business Impact NW Welcomes Three New Board Members
Business Impact NW is excited to welcome Julie Lind, Derek Brosemann, and Tina Narron to our Board of Directors. Each brings extensive experience in lending, financial services, and small business […]
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Celebrating Dreams 2026: A Day of Connection and Opportunity
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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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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