Business Impact NW Celebrates Inaugural Alaska Veterans Business Outreach Center Opening

On August 24, 2023, Business Impact NW hosted its grand opening of the new Alaska Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) in Anchorage, Alaska. More than 100 guests were in attendance, […]

KinderMountain: Blazing a Trail from Maritime Missions to Adventurewear for Kids

The ASPIRE Military Spouse Program, proudly backed by the Boeing Foundation, is a transformative 4-week initiative offering essential small business technical assistance to military spouses. Serving as a gateway to […]

Uva Furem Winery: A Toast to Living with Integrity and Making an Impact

This week, we’re spotlighting the inspiring Jens Hansen of Uva Furem Winery. Uva Furem Winery, launched in 2020, is the only disabled veteran-owned winery registered in the world and won […]

Black Forest Mushrooms: Cultivating Gourmet Mushrooms—and Healthy Communities

We’re proud to announce that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the 2023 Veteran’s Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award to the Region X Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at […]

From Unemployed to Awesome, Inc.

John Responte, a Marine Corps war Veteran, wanted to open his own business to provide job security to himself and his colleagues. Working as a personal trainer at large corporate […]