Feb 25, 2026 | Education, Entrepreneurship, Starting a Business
A regenerative economy grows one small, value-driven business at a time when rooted in mutual abundance and interdependence. By Bear Belle, Young Adult Advisory Council Member Key takeaways: A business is not just a way to make money, but a structure for living your...
Feb 25, 2026 | Education, Starting a Business
In the world of business, the “pitch” is usually seen as a high-pressure moment where you have to prove you’re perfect. But when Mazzy Eckel, Bear Belle, and I sat down to develop the Art of the Pitch unit for the Young Entrepreneur Academy, we knew we...
Jan 23, 2026 | Education, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mentoring, Starting a Business
Washington State Department of Commerce and the Employment Security Department introduce a new entrepreneurship training resource Aspiring entrepreneurs have a lot to consider, and those challenges are even greater for teens and young adults. The Young Entrepreneur...
Aug 6, 2025 | Community Activities, Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mentoring, Networking, Starting a Business
By Jacquie Goodwill The longest running all-government- and non-profit-run small business fair in Washington State. The journey to starting your business often feels like a long and winding road trip. There seems to be so many proverbial stops along your route before...
Jan 2, 2024 | Community Activities, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Starting a Business
This post was written by Robb Zerr. We remember Robb’s legacy with Commerce and OEDC. Making and keeping business resolutions for the coming year is a powerful strategy that can propel your toward greater growth and success. In an ever-evolving business landscape,...
Oct 2, 2023 | Entrepreneurship, Starting a Business
Fall is upon us. I don’t even have to look outside. The scent of pumpkin spice is in the air, from craft beers and lattes to candles and tempting treats. It is a veritable bonanza for many small businesses smart enough to cash in on our seemingly insatiable appetite...
