At Business Impact NW, we recognize that Hispanic entrepreneurs are a driving force in our communities. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to go beyond celebration and offer practical resources […]
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Carolina is the Vice President of External Affairs at Business Impact NW, where she oversees marketing, communications, and development efforts, promoting the organization’s brand, reputation, and core mission. Fluent in English and Spanish, she leads a team focused on creating strategic marketing campaigns, establishing partnerships, and securing support for small business communities across the Pacific Northwest. Carolina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master of Finance, and she brings over two decades of experience in marketing, finance, and strategic planning across various industries.
Rosa’s Journey: Making Her Dream Bloom Again
Rosa María Cisneros discovered floral design and her passion 25 years ago in Mexico. “I didn’t even know I had this artistic side until I started working with flowers,” Rosa […]
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Adfia Bristol is the founder of YES MA! Backyard Farm, a family farm in Puyallup, WA. She specializes in growing culturally significant crops and making small-batch Caribbean condiments. Her work […]
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As a pharmacist traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest, O’Neal Ford noticed a recurring problem: basic health and personal care items were often out of reach—especially during travel. That challenge became […]
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Phil Vu and his team at Jerks Breaching Nekkid (JBN) are not typical business owners. Formed as a group venture with four other friends, JBN started as an idea during […]
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