CIE helps us filter opportunities that are best for us, saving us time and bandwidth, which is crucial for our growing business
The Genius Loci Collaboratory
“CIE has helped me with everything from redoing the business plan, rethinking the services, to the logistics of forming an LLC,”
Good Juju Ghee
CIE is definitely a huge part of why this is happening
Lopez Family Farm
Meet Esmeralda Sanchez, the founder of Lopez Family Farm based in Mt. Vernon, where they grow strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Sweet Beginnings: Anissa’s Path to Pastry Success
Before her encounter with CIE and her advisor, Juan, Anissa envisioned a grand launch for her pastry business. However, Juan’s advice encouraged her to start small, gradually building her brand and reputatio
Everclean State
In an engaging interview led by Isabel, Marketing Coordinator for the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE), Amy Reed shares her story about starting Everclean State. Launched in September 2023, Everclean State is a janitorial cleaning business based on the Olympic Peninsula. Amy shares her experience working with CIE’s business advisors, Rick and Micah, and how…
Horus Horizon Marine
Lou’s Business Journey Lou Geraghty (he/them), is the proud Owner and Operator of Horus Horizon Marine, a wooden boat and yacht fine finishing and carpentry business based in the Port of Port Townsend. Lou’s business journey began in June 2021 when he took the courageous step to venture into entrepreneurship, marking what would become the…
Pacific Rainshadow Farm
It took a move to the woods for Jacqueline Buresh to realize how she could make the world a better place. Dealing with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles without trash service shined a light on her family’s plastic usage. So she began looking for a way to eliminate plastic packaging and find a gentle…
