VBOC offers “Plan it!” the first in a trilogy of free small-business seminars. Say you have a goat, and you are selling your goat at auction as USDA grade A […]
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Small business stories, practical resources, updates, and insights from Business Impact NW and the entrepreneurs and communities we work with.
It Started With a Panama Hat
Nine years ago, Yuri Parreno and Ivonne Jurado launched Ultrafino Panama Hats from the basement of their home, selling strictly from their website. The first product, custom Panama hats handmade […]
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Business Loan Heats Up Hot Mama Salsa
“I love chili peppers,” said Nikki Guerrero, owner of Hot Mama Salsa when asked why she started her company. “Growing up in the Southwest, fresh salsa was always a staple. […]
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