In 2021, Michael Brandwein founded Artichoke Consulting, LLC after a decade of working in the IT consulting industry. At the same time, Michael came to the PCC SBDC looking for assistance with business planning and goal-setting and began participating in business advising sessions with Kim Allchurch-Flick and other SBDC advisors. Now, he and his team work hard to help businesses successfully implement Salesforce and other IT program management projects, allowing them to operate and grow more efficiently! This is Michael's story. 

Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series

Debra Erickson came to the PCC SBDC for help in turning her business idea into reality. Now, Debra welcomes you into The Blind Kitchen community: where vision loss does not have to end your love of cooking! With 62 adaptive kitchen tools and a library of helpful strategies and specialized knowledge, The Blind Kitchen allows blind and vision-impaired people to cook safely, confidently, and independently. This is Debra's story. 

Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series

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, 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

 

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

Topics: Small Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, Business Design Series

PCC SBDC client Mara McLoughlin built IRL Social Skills to help autistic and other socially struggling teens, adults, and their parents lead successful social lives. When the COVID-pandemic hit, Mara sought professional guidance through PCC SBDC's one-on-one business advising. Her advisor, Jackie B. Peterson, guided Mara in building a foundation on which her new business could grow. Now, IRL Social Skills is serving individuals and families in Oregon and beyond, helping them make and keep friends! This is Mara's story.

Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, Business Design Series