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By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC SPOKANE, Wash. – It’s hard to classify the types of projects that roll out the door at Empire Technical Development in Spokane.

By Brenda Alling, WSU Vancouver VANCOUVER, Wash. – Student consultants have helped area businesses realize at least $4.6 million in new revenues in the five years since Washington State University started a team consultant program. A recent anniversary celebration recognized businesses, volunteers and students in the program.

By Lori Maricle, College of Pharmacy SPOKANE, Wash. – A new joint degree program will allow Washington State University students to earn both doctor of pharmacy and master of business administration degrees in four years. New students may apply to the program starting this summer.

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Bryan Weeks, president and chief executive officer of Silver Creek Capital Management, will present “Business Trends in the Institutional Investment Industry,” a free, public talk, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Todd Hall 130, Washington State University.

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC VANCOUVER, Wash. – Buy an existing business or build one from the ground up? When Lisa Bagley decided she wanted to operate a bridal store in southwest Washington, that was her dilemma.  

RICHLAND, Wash. – Students from Washington State University will dine with 28 professionals from area companies to learn and practice professional etiquette and to network over dinner. The event is at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Consolidated Information Center, Room 120, WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland.

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC SOAP LAKE, Wash. – If a movie is ever made of Mary Lou Langley’s life, her Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) business advisor just might have a crack at best supporting actor.

BREMERTON, Wash. – Structured learning and encouragement from adult volunteers/mentors plays a vital role in helping young people achieve success in life. Washington State University Extension 4-H youth recently explored career opportunities and a new international business model, as well as cool tractors, on a machinery field trip.

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC TWISP, Wash. – When fire came to the Methow Valley in July 2014, the difference between essential and non-essential became startlingly clear. Very quickly, Dwain and Erika Hutson realized that it was essential to keep their NAPA Auto Parts store open.

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC VANCOUVER, Wash. – Tony Curtis, owner of Current Home Technologies, is in the enviable position of having a business that grew during the recession. He started in 2008, and by 2009 he had two employees and a steady stream of new and returning customers.