Yolanda Holmes came to the PCC SBDC for help in developing her business idea. Since then, she's participated in the Business Design Series and Business Builders training programs, while working directly with her small business advisor Jackie B. Peterson. Now, after the launch of her first location and obtainment of Women-owned, Minority-owned, and Emerging Small Business Certifications, she's ready to expand her vending business! This is her story.
Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series
Topics: Small Business, Global Trade, Growing a Business, business builders, Certified Global Trade Professional
Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, Sales & Marketing, business builders, Business Design Series
Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series
Red Castle Games is a Portland-based board and card game store that's been serving the city for over 10 years! Now, Red Castle games is offering it's regulars and new customers food and drink for a full gaming experience! Amanda, Red Castle Games Cafe manager, and Matthew, the business' founder and owner, participated in PCC SBDC's Restaurant Business Builders training program in 2022. Since then, Red Castle Games Cafe has opened its doors and hired 7 employees! Watch the video below to hear Amanda share more about her experience working with the PCC SBDC and launching Red Castle Games Cafe.
Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Restaurants, business builders
Music We Remember brings live, interactive musical experience to seniors around Oregon, engaging minds and hearts with memorable melodies and unforgettable songs! Founder John Van Beek started working with the PCC SBDC in 2018 when he participated in Business Builders, a 10-week business training program designed to help entrepreneurs start their businesses with confidence. Now performing over 80 times a month, John continues to meet with his business advisors to strategically grow his business to meet demand. This is John's story.
Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, business builders
Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series
Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series
Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, Finance, business builders, Business Design Series
The newly designed Business Builders program is designed to help our clients put a strong foundation under their growing businesses. This unique program consists of 10 sessions, each three hours long, each focused on one of the critical elements necessary to help you develop strong roots for your growing business while creating systems and processes to ensure long term resiliency, flexibility and success.
Topics: CLIMB Center, Business, business builders, Retail Business Builders