Grid Mark Signs already had been getting business from the federal government. But sometimes, the process of getting paid for that work was cumbersome and slow.

That's changed since SNEDA arranged for Grid Mark to meet with Johan Curtiss, a procurement expert who manages the Southeastern Washington Business Information Center in Richland. more>

SNEDA's July profile: River City Saddlery
From belts to reproduction quivers to photo albums, 
local artisan makes leather goods functional and unique

Jeni Stow likes challenges, and her customers often give them to her.

Stow, who owns and operates River City Saddlery, creates custom-made leather products. more>

Bank VP to join SNEDA's board

Banner Bank Senior Vice President Loren Dixon has been named to the SNEDA Board of Directors. Dixon, who leads Banner's Community Reinvestment Office, was formerly the executive director of a nonprofit that developed housing for settled farm workers in Washington County, Oregon.

Hard-working AmeriCorps member will get MBA

Angie Huang, a 2003 University of Washington business graduate, is in the final weeks of her yearlong AmeriCorps position as a business consultant at SNEDA. more>

Help SNEDA help Spokane

SNEDA is embarking on a fund-raising campaign. Since 2002, SNEDA has assisted more than 160 local businesses. Phone or e-mail Eric Loewe at 444-7633 or heloewe@sneda.org for information on supporting SNEDA's work. Contributions to SNEDA are tax deductible. For more information, please click here.

Audit approved by SNEDA board

SNEDA has loan fund for businesses, nonprofits

First SNEDA performance evaluation complete

SNEDA's Entrepreneurs' July Calendar