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Veterans Bring Unique Skills to Business Recovery in Pacific Northwest

Published November 03, 2020 by Margaret

By Jeremy Field, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Steve Watts-Oelrich, Veterans Business Outreach Center. As we approach Veterans Day, it’s important to honor the contributions of service members and veterans to our safety and security; and, to acknowledge the skills and perspective veteran-owned small businesses bring to the business world. Nearly one in 10 small…

SBA, Idaho SBDC Connect Clients to Resources

Published September 10, 2020 by Margaret

By Jeremy Field and Doug Covey for the Idaho Business Review September 1, 2020 Resilience has always been a pillar of small business and entrepreneurial prosperity, but these past few months have demonstrated that a company’s ability to adapt is critical to not only its success but its survival. As businesses grapple with the challenges…

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Idaho Small Business Development Center Hard at Work

Published September 10, 2020 by Margaret

SBDC Answering The Call During COVID, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been on the front lines of the economic crisis. They have provided critical information to 2,668 businesses across Idaho via one-on-one virtual consulting and webinars. This dedication to answering the call has resulted in 2,222 Idaho jobs retained, and 28 new jobs…

FiftyFlowers – Boise

Published February 05, 2020 by Margaret

The sweet smell of success “The SBDC not only opens up a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners, it connects the business owner with experienced coaches.” Liza Roeser started her journey as an entrepreneur at 9 years old selling Avon products door-to-door. After completing a two year Peace Corps assignment in Ecuador, she seized…

Russell Construction & Excavation – Lewiston

Published January 22, 2020 by Margaret

Building for the future “The SBDC has helped us reach each milestone. We continue to seek their counsel as we expand in the future.” Russell Specialty Services, LLC was founded by Reuben L. Russell in May 2007. The Lewiston, Idaho, construction company began as a single owner operating out of Reuben’s home. Over the years…

Slant 3D – Boise

Published January 07, 2020 by Margaret

Designing for the future “The SBDC provided the room and flexibility to allow us to start and grow.” Slant 3D was born out of the design company, Slant Concepts. In 2017, Slant Concepts had created a series of products that required 3D Printing. While building initial printing capacity for those products, Gabe Bentz, Founder, found…

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