The Small Business Development Center hosted by Western Washington University makes a major investment in the local economy. The center recently published some figures about their impact last year.
Known best for mentoring hopeful entrepreneurs through the critical pre-venture period, SBDC also helped clients obtain over $5.1 million in loans and investment last year.
Clients of SBDC represent more than $144 million in known annual sales. But only about half of them disclose their sales figures, so the total is likely much higher.
If you’re thinking about a new business venture, the experts at the Small Business Development Center would love to talk with you about it.