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Cates & Erb create jobs, build prosperity on tribal lands
In 1986, veteran & Native American, Robert Erb, Jr. & his cousin Mike Cates, also a veteran & descendant of the Colville Tribe, started Cates & Erb Logging on the Colville Indian Reservation with only one logging truck & skidder.
Both had other careers but wanted to work for themselves & create opportunities for others. To harvest the timber they needed to build roads, which then lead to more projects. They incorporated in 1994, got certified with state, federal & tribal entities, and their business began to grow.
The SBDC helped them keep going during the recession and they now employ 25 people. “Our SBDC advisor is a real benefit to our business & the community,” Cates said. “He helped us keep our business going & our people employed.”
Cates & Erb create jobs, build prosperity on tribal lands
In 1986, veteran & Native American, Robert Erb, Jr. & his cousin Mike Cates, also a veteran & descendant of the Colville Tribe, started Cates & Erb Logging on the Colville Indian Reservation with only one logging truck & skidder.
Both had other careers but wanted to work for themselves & create opportunities for others. To harvest the timber they needed to build roads, which then lead to more projects. They incorporated in 1994, got certified with state, federal & tribal entities, and their business began to grow.
The SBDC helped them keep going during the recession and they now employ 25 people. “Our SBDC advisor is a real benefit to our business & the community,” Cates said. “He helped us keep our business going & our people employed.”
Cates & Erb create jobs, build prosperity on tribal lands
In 1986, veteran & Native American, Robert Erb, Jr. & his cousin Mike Cates, also a veteran & descendant of the Colville Tribe, started Cates & Erb Logging on the Colville Indian Reservation with only one logging truck & skidder.
Both had other careers but wanted to work for themselves & create opportunities for others. To harvest the timber they needed to build roads, which then lead to more projects. They incorporated in 1994, got certified with state, federal & tribal entities, and their business began to grow.
The SBDC helped them keep going during the recession and they now employ 25 people. “Our SBDC advisor is a real benefit to our business & the community,” Cates said. “He helped us keep our business going & our people employed.”
Cates & Erb create jobs, build prosperity on tribal lands
In 1986, veteran & Native American, Robert Erb, Jr. & his cousin Mike Cates, also a veteran & descendant of the Colville Tribe, started Cates & Erb Logging on the Colville Indian Reservation with only one logging truck & skidder.
Both had other careers but wanted to work for themselves & create opportunities for others. To harvest the timber they needed to build roads, which then lead to more projects. They incorporated in 1994, got certified with state, federal & tribal entities, and their business began to grow.
The SBDC helped them keep going during the recession and they now employ 25 people. “Our SBDC advisor is a real benefit to our business & the community,” Cates said. “He helped us keep our business going & our people employed.”
Cates & Erb create jobs, build prosperity on tribal lands
In 1986, veteran & Native American, Robert Erb, Jr. & his cousin Mike Cates, also a veteran & descendant of the Colville Tribe, started Cates & Erb Logging on the Colville Indian Reservation with only one logging truck & skidder.
Both had other careers but wanted to work for themselves & create opportunities for others. To harvest the timber they needed to build roads, which then lead to more projects. They incorporated in 1994, got certified with state, federal & tribal entities, and their business began to grow.
The SBDC helped them keep going during the recession and they now employ 25 people. “Our SBDC advisor is a real benefit to our business & the community,” Cates said. “He helped us keep our business going & our people employed.”
I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.
Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions
I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.
Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions
I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.
Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions
I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.
Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions
I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.
Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions
For the past 25 years, the SBDC has been a favorite go-to resource. The dedicated and kind staff ... have provided us with exceptional counsel in the areas of finance and sales ... we're super grateful for SBDC's involvement in our success.
Founder & COO, Bumble Bar
For the past 25 years, the SBDC has been a favorite go-to resource. The dedicated and kind staff ... have provided us with exceptional counsel in the areas of finance and sales ... we're super grateful for SBDC's involvement in our success.
Founder & COO, Bumble Bar
For the past 25 years, the SBDC has been a favorite go-to resource. The dedicated and kind staff ... have provided us with exceptional counsel in the areas of finance and sales ... we're super grateful for SBDC's involvement in our success.
Founder & COO, Bumble Bar
For the past 25 years, the SBDC has been a favorite go-to resource. The dedicated and kind staff ... have provided us with exceptional counsel in the areas of finance and sales ... we're super grateful for SBDC's involvement in our success.
Founder & COO, Bumble Bar
For the past 25 years, the SBDC has been a favorite go-to resource. The dedicated and kind staff ... have provided us with exceptional counsel in the areas of finance and sales ... we're super grateful for SBDC's involvement in our success.
Founder & COO, Bumble Bar
(SBDC advising) has been absolutely invaluable. I can rely on my SBDC advisor to provide honest feedback, not pull punches, be unfailingly positive and always look forward.
Founder & President, Pullman Marketing
(SBDC advising) has been absolutely invaluable. I can rely on my SBDC advisor to provide honest feedback, not pull punches, be unfailingly positive and always look forward.
Founder & President, Pullman Marketing
(SBDC advising) has been absolutely invaluable. I can rely on my SBDC advisor to provide honest feedback, not pull punches, be unfailingly positive and always look forward.
Founder & President, Pullman Marketing
(SBDC advising) has been absolutely invaluable. I can rely on my SBDC advisor to provide honest feedback, not pull punches, be unfailingly positive and always look forward.
Founder & President, Pullman Marketing
(SBDC advising) has been absolutely invaluable. I can rely on my SBDC advisor to provide honest feedback, not pull punches, be unfailingly positive and always look forward.
Founder & President, Pullman Marketing
The pandemic challenge made us realize even more that we are not limited. With years of help from our advisors, we were poised well to act on opportunity.
CO-owner, Green Flush Restrooms
The pandemic challenge made us realize even more that we are not limited. With years of help from our advisors, we were poised well to act on opportunity.
CO-owner, Green Flush Restrooms
The pandemic challenge made us realize even more that we are not limited. With years of help from our advisors, we were poised well to act on opportunity.
CO-owner, Green Flush Restrooms
The pandemic challenge made us realize even more that we are not limited. With years of help from our advisors, we were poised well to act on opportunity.
CO-owner, Green Flush Restrooms
The pandemic challenge made us realize even more that we are not limited. With years of help from our advisors, we were poised well to act on opportunity.
CO-owner, Green Flush Restrooms
Support from the SBDC helps Washington businesses successfully pivot
With over 30 locations across Washington, SBDCs across the state have helped small businesses pivot and recover during COVID-19.
Support from the SBDC helps Washington businesses successfully pivot
With over 30 locations across Washington, SBDCs across the state have helped small businesses pivot and recover during COVID-19.
Support from the SBDC helps Washington businesses successfully pivot
With over 30 locations across Washington, SBDCs across the state have helped small businesses pivot and recover during COVID-19.
Support from the SBDC helps Washington businesses successfully pivot
With over 30 locations across Washington, SBDCs across the state have helped small businesses pivot and recover during COVID-19.
Support from the SBDC helps Washington businesses successfully pivot
With over 30 locations across Washington, SBDCs across the state have helped small businesses pivot and recover during COVID-19.
$93.4M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
$93.4M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
$93.4M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
$93.4M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
$93.4M
In COVID-19 related loans and grants were received by Washington SBDC clients since the start of the pandemic
I don’t know where I would be without the SBDC. Leading up to my retirement, I went from ground zero to a registered LLC all within the few months. SBDC is an extremely valuable resource for every separating veteran interested in starting a business.
Owner, Take Flight Leadership
I don’t know where I would be without the SBDC. Leading up to my retirement, I went from ground zero to a registered LLC all within the few months. SBDC is an extremely valuable resource for every separating veteran interested in starting a business.
Owner, Take Flight Leadership
I don’t know where I would be without the SBDC. Leading up to my retirement, I went from ground zero to a registered LLC all within the few months. SBDC is an extremely valuable resource for every separating veteran interested in starting a business.
Owner, Take Flight Leadership
I don’t know where I would be without the SBDC. Leading up to my retirement, I went from ground zero to a registered LLC all within the few months. SBDC is an extremely valuable resource for every separating veteran interested in starting a business.
Owner, Take Flight Leadership
I don’t know where I would be without the SBDC. Leading up to my retirement, I went from ground zero to a registered LLC all within the few months. SBDC is an extremely valuable resource for every separating veteran interested in starting a business.
Owner, Take Flight Leadership
My advisor has a way of helping me prioritize. I developed a strategic plan, which has let me see what’s working and what’s not ... She has put me in touch with other people and resources that have made a huge difference in my journey as a business owner.
Owner, Molly Ray Parfums
My advisor has a way of helping me prioritize. I developed a strategic plan, which has let me see what’s working and what’s not ... She has put me in touch with other people and resources that have made a huge difference in my journey as a business owner.
Owner, Molly Ray Parfums
My advisor has a way of helping me prioritize. I developed a strategic plan, which has let me see what’s working and what’s not ... She has put me in touch with other people and resources that have made a huge difference in my journey as a business owner.
Owner, Molly Ray Parfums
My advisor has a way of helping me prioritize. I developed a strategic plan, which has let me see what’s working and what’s not ... She has put me in touch with other people and resources that have made a huge difference in my journey as a business owner.
Owner, Molly Ray Parfums
My advisor has a way of helping me prioritize. I developed a strategic plan, which has let me see what’s working and what’s not ... She has put me in touch with other people and resources that have made a huge difference in my journey as a business owner.
Owner, Molly Ray Parfums
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
After losing his construction business in the recession, Jorge Hernandez was barely back on his feet with his daughter as his business partner when the pandemic hit. Problems piled up until failure looked imminent. That's when daughter Joselyne contacted the SBDC. Her advisor helped her clear up an issue with L&I, create procedures to protect themselves from difficult customers and clarify their market niche. SBDC assistance gave Jorge the confidence to invite his son to quit his job and join the family business as well. “(The SBDC) gave our business the boost it needed to start off the year strong,” Joselyne said. Joselyne said her father intends for The Black Woodpecker to be a legacy for his children and an inspiration for others.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
After losing his construction business in the recession, Jorge Hernandez was barely back on his feet with his daughter as his business partner when the pandemic hit. Problems piled up until failure looked imminent. That's when daughter Joselyne contacted the SBDC. Her advisor helped her clear up an issue with L&I, create procedures to protect themselves from difficult customers and clarify their market niche. SBDC assistance gave Jorge the confidence to invite his son to quit his job and join the family business as well. “(The SBDC) gave our business the boost it needed to start off the year strong,” Joselyne said. Joselyne said her father intends for The Black Woodpecker to be a legacy for his children and an inspiration for others.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
After losing his construction business in the recession, Jorge Hernandez was barely back on his feet with his daughter as his business partner when the pandemic hit. Problems piled up until failure looked imminent. That's when daughter Joselyne contacted the SBDC. Her advisor helped her clear up an issue with L&I, create procedures to protect themselves from difficult customers and clarify their market niche. SBDC assistance gave Jorge the confidence to invite his son to quit his job and join the family business as well. “(The SBDC) gave our business the boost it needed to start off the year strong,” Joselyne said. Joselyne said her father intends for The Black Woodpecker to be a legacy for his children and an inspiration for others.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
After losing his construction business in the recession, Jorge Hernandez was barely back on his feet with his daughter as his business partner when the pandemic hit. Problems piled up until failure looked imminent. That's when daughter Joselyne contacted the SBDC. Her advisor helped her clear up an issue with L&I, create procedures to protect themselves from difficult customers and clarify their market niche. SBDC assistance gave Jorge the confidence to invite his son to quit his job and join the family business as well. “(The SBDC) gave our business the boost it needed to start off the year strong,” Joselyne said. Joselyne said her father intends for The Black Woodpecker to be a legacy for his children and an inspiration for others.
Entrepreneur turns challenge to opportunity with SBDC advising
After losing his construction business in the recession, Jorge Hernandez was barely back on his feet with his daughter as his business partner when the pandemic hit. Problems piled up until failure looked imminent. That's when daughter Joselyne contacted the SBDC. Her advisor helped her clear up an issue with L&I, create procedures to protect themselves from difficult customers and clarify their market niche. SBDC assistance gave Jorge the confidence to invite his son to quit his job and join the family business as well. “(The SBDC) gave our business the boost it needed to start off the year strong,” Joselyne said. Joselyne said her father intends for The Black Woodpecker to be a legacy for his children and an inspiration for others.
