Small Business

Small Business Highlight: Queer Plants Cafe
From Childhood Vision to Community Haven For Ross Wilkins, the spark behind Queer Plants Cafe came early. “At the age […] Posted April 9, 2025
Small Business Highlight: Storrs Smokehouse
Located in Historic Downtown Newberg, Oregon, just down the road from George Fox University, Storrs Smokehouse has been serving up […] Posted February 14, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Small Business
To launch and build a successful business, it’s important to first understand how to start a small business. While some […] Posted February 13, 2025
SBDC Client Success Story: How Convenient
How Convenient, a charming bodega-style convenience store, is set to become a neighborhood favorite in Portland’s NE Glisan Street area. […] Posted November 25, 2024
SBDC Client Success Story: Adventures in Spanish
  Adventures in Spanish (AiS) has been creating cultural connections and fostering a love for the Spanish language since its […] Posted November 5, 2024
Small Business Success Story: Pistakio
Crackin’ Open a Dream Meet Francine Voit and Nicola Buffo, the dynamic duo behind Pistakio, a company reimagining how pistachios […] Posted July 29, 2024
Small Business Success Story: Angela Ellison Creative
From Teacher to Entrepreneur: A Natural Evolution Angela Ellison, the inspiring force behind Angela Ellison Creative LLC, transitioned from a […] Posted June 26, 2024
Small Business Success Story: Sue Gee’s Sauces
The Inspiration Behind Sue Gee’s Sue Gee’s Sauces is a testament to the power of passion, family, and resilience. The […] Posted May 22, 2024
Small Business Success Story: Pest & Pollinator
In the heart of Oregon’s lush landscape, Pest & Pollinator LLC, under the stewardship of Keith Chaloux, is on a […] Posted April 17, 2024
Here’s Your Business Tax Preparation Checklist
Business tax prep can seem daunting, especially for small business owners filing for the first time. Use this checklist to […] Posted March 26, 2024