At this month’s virtual “Breakfast with Beto!” on Thursday, November 21, we’ll be celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, Small Business Saturday and the Season of Small Business. Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator, is hosting this session that's jam-packed with helpful tips, inspirational stories and interesting perspectives! We’ll hear from: · Colleen Echohawk, CEO, Eighth Generation in Seattle and member of the SBA’s Regulatory Fairness Board · Jessica Atkinson, CEO of Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop Blissful Bake Shop in Whitworth and downtown Spokane, Washington · Debbie Hendrickx, owner of Swell, gelato for dogs for Dogs, based in The Dalles, Oregon · Molly Leadbetter, owner of Meriwether Cider Company with locations in Garden City and downtown Boise, Idaho · Kali Tucker, owner of The Waterworks in Anchorage and Eagle, Alaska To register, visit https://lnkd.in/gSSbZMd8 Sign up today and please share this opportunity with a fellow small business owner!
About us
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps Americans start, grow, and build resilient businesses. Region 10 serves the beautiful Pacific Northwest: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. SBA was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns; preserve free competitive enterprise; and maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. Since its founding, SBA has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions, and other forms of assistance to small businesses
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https://www.sba.gov/
External link for SBA Pacific NW Region
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- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- 1953
- Specialties
- Business Counseling, Business Services, Business Education, Business Loans/Financing, Business Disaster Assistance, and Government Contracting Assistance
Updates
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Thank you to the state of Alaska and Governor Mike Dunleavy for recognizing our nation's veterans who are entrepreneurs, enhancing their communities every day!
Thank you Governor Mike Dunleavy and the State of Alaska for recognizing November 11-15 as National Veterans Small Business Week! Supporting veteran entrepreneurs is a top priority for the U.S. Small Business Administration, and we’re proud to join this celebration. For Alaska’s veteran entrepreneurs, explore the SBA resources available to help you start, build, and grow your business: www.sba.gov/veterans. #NVSBW24 #SmallBusiness #Alaska #Veteran #VeteranEntrepreneurs
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Visiting Air Force veteran Leah Solis-Karl, Owner/Operator, Menchie’s Canyon Park, was a sweet treat for Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator, and Melanie Norton, District Director, SBA Seattle District Office on Tuesday. The stop was to show Beto and Melanie’s appreciation of those who served during National Veterans Small Business Week. Leah and her husband and business partner, Joe Karl, also own the Menchie’s in Marysville as well as a fro-yo truck for events. The duo shared their perspectives and upcoming plans for expansion, including to the Port of Everett. Leah is a veteran of the Air Force and completed two deployments to Saudi Arabia. Photo: Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator; Leah Solis-Karl and Joe Karl, owners and operators, Menchie’s Canyon Park; and Melanie Norton, District Director, SBA Seattle District Office
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It's National Veterans Small Business Week! Thank you to Mayor McLean and the City of Boise for recognizing those who have served our nation while in the military and continue to serve local communities as business owners.
Thank you to Mayor McLean and the City of Boise, Idaho for proclaiming November 11-15th as National Veterans Small Business Week! For more information on the SBA resources available for Veteran entrepreneurs, visit www.sba.gov/veterans #NVSBW24 #SmallBusiness #Idaho #Veteran #Boise
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It's almost time! Small Business Saturday and the Season of Small Business kick off soon! Mark your calendars for the Saturday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 30) to hang out at your favorite local establishments . . . or discover new ones! The fun is just getting started: The Season of Small Business keeps jingling along through the end of the year. Spread the word! https://lnkd.in/gtRp7Vwz
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The leadership of LAMB Contracting warmly welcomed Regional Administrator Beto Yarce and Melanie Norton, District Director, SBA Seattle District Office, to their Bothell office Tuesday as part of National Veterans Small Business Week. Abby Ballantine, Chief Executive Officer; Lance Ballantine, Project Manager; and Mark Ballantine, Construction Manager reviewed some of their successes and future plans. All three have honorably served our nation: Abby and Lance are Navy veterans and Mark is former Army. LAMB Contracting is a general construction company dedicated to easing clients’ stress while working to achieve their construction goals. LAMB is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Woman-owned Business Enterprise and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Photo 1: (clockwise from top) Lance Ballantine, Project Manager; Abby Ballantine, Chief Executive Officer; and Mark Ballantine, Construction Manager of LAMB Contracting chat with Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator and Melanie Norton, District Director, SBA Seattle District Office. Photo 2: Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator; Abby Ballantine, Chief Executive Officer, LAMB Contracting; Lance Ballantine, Project Manager, LAMB Contracting; Mark Ballantine, Construction Manager, LAMB Contracting; and Melanie Norton, District Director, SBA Seattle District Office.
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Are you an innovator? Do you want to become one? Do you support innovation? Join the Fourth Annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit Thursday and Friday! https://lnkd.in/gGD4RNCd
SBA to Host 4th Annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit Nov. 14 - 15
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Terrific event for small businesses who would like to sell to the government. Mark your calendar for next Wednesday!
Get your tickets for Meet the Bigs! at https://lnkd.in/gyDhbzQ4 Did you know the government buys just about anything? If you are a business looking for revenue opportunities and want to sell to the government, this IS the event for you.
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Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator, was honored to participate in the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s annual North Puget Sound Contracting Conference on November 7. He gave an overview of SBA services, update on contracting information and assistance available and some opportunities available for contractors and subs under President Biden’s Investing In America. One of the best parts of the afternoon for Beto was reconnecting with Francisco Rizo and Maria Quezada of Rizo’s Painting & Home Improvement LLC. The couple were clients of Ventures when Beto was leading the microlending non-profit. Photo 1: - Jeremy Don, Project Executive, Mortensen; Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator; and Terri Mestas, Deputy CEO for Megaproject Delivery, Sound Transit. Photo 2 - Francisco Rizo and Maria Quezada of Rizo’s Painting and Home Improvement LLC and Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator. Photo 3 – Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator.
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Happy National Veterans Small Business Week! Thank you to those who joined the military to serve our nation and now continue to serve our nation and local communities by operating small businesses. We appreciate you! If you would like to know more about how the SBA can support your small business, visit https://lnkd.in/esDvHV5c
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