By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
SOAP LAKE, Wash. – If a movie is ever made of Mary Lou Langley’s life, her Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) business advisor just might have a crack at best supporting actor.Continue reading
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Youth expand learning on farm business field trip
BREMERTON, Wash. – Structured learning and encouragement from adult volunteers/mentors plays a vital role in helping young people achieve success in life. Washington State University Extension 4-H youth recently explored career opportunities and a new international business model, as well as cool tractors, on a machinery field trip.Continue reading
Advisor helps business continue as a community cornerstone
By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
TWISP, Wash. – When fire came to the Methow Valley in July 2014, the difference between essential and non-essential became startlingly clear. Very quickly, Dwain and Erika Hutson realized that it was essential to keep their NAPA Auto Parts store open.Continue reading
Smart home integration gets boost from business advising
By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Tony Curtis, owner of Current Home Technologies, is in the enviable position of having a business that grew during the recession. He started in 2008, and by 2009 he had two employees and a steady stream of new and returning customers.Continue reading
Book delivers critical tips on how to publish research
By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business
PULLMAN, Wash. – Scholars seeking to improve their research practices and successfully contribute to their fields may benefit from “How to Publish High-Quality Research,” a new book by researchers Jeff Joireman, Washington State University, and Paul Van Lange, VU University Amsterdam.Continue reading
New website launched for Washington small businesses
By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
SPOKANE, Wash.—The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is launching a new Web site to better serve small business owners who want to start, grow or transition their business.Continue reading
Nov. 24: Business fundraiser in Seattle open to public
By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business
SEATTLE – David Whidbee, interim dean of the Washington State University Carson College of Business, invites WSU alumni, Pacific Northwest business leaders, the public and those passionate about supporting business education to the Sixth Annual Dean’s Leadership Celebration at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel.Continue reading
College of Business celebrates name, impact on students
By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business
PULLMAN, Wash. – More than 1,000 students attended the recent naming celebration of the Washington State University Carson College of Business, along with alumni, faculty, staff, friends and Carson family members, to recognize Scott and Linda Carson’s generosity and longtime support of WSU. Continue reading
Chiropractor expands expertise, business with advisor’s help
By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
WESTPORT, Wash. – The typical path for a newly licensed chiropractor is to become an associate under the supervision of another physician. That wasn’t the path Sean Spaulding took.Continue reading
Oct. 24: Carson College naming ceremony planned
By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business
PULLMAN, Wash. – A naming celebration for the Carson College of Business will take place Oct. 24 on the Pullman campus. The celebration is free to the public.Continue reading