Small Business Success Story: El Cuadrilatero Cafe
Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Restaurants
Small Business Success Story: Portal Adventures
Portal Adventures Beaverton: The Small Business That's Pushing Boundaries in Live Entertainment
Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Restaurants
Small Business Success Story: Hapa Pizza
Hapa Pizza: From Pizza Popup to Brick-and-Mortar Success Story
Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Advanced Small Business Management =
Small Business Success Story: Float North
Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Growing a Business, Advanced Small Business Management =
Small Business Success Story: Derek's Shoe Repair
Since 1972, Derek’s Shoe Repair has been helping Portlanders keep their favorite shoes for longer. After purchasing the business in January 2022, Jessica Jones came to the PCC SBDC seeking assistance in transitioning into her role as business owner. After working through the Business Builders and Advanced Small Business Management training programs, Jessica has grown her business mindset and skillset, and remodeled the business to propel Derek's into its next phase of growth! This is her story.
Topics: Small Business, Business Profiles, Business, Starting a Business, Growing a Business, business builders, Business Design Series
Small Business Success Story: Artichoke Consulting, LLC
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
Small Business Success Story: The Blind Kitchen
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
Client Success Story: YA Vending Services, LLC
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
Client Success Story: Red Castle Games Cafe
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
Client Success Story: Music We Remember
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