INVESTING IN COMMUNITY 

August 15, 2024 – Local business is the lifeblood of our neighborhoods and communities. Thanks to the small business investment grants and the Community Reinvestment Initiative through the Washington State Department of Commerce, these investments will have a positive impact right here at home: strengthening businesses, increasing economic viability, and paving the way for a new era of generational prosperity in North Central Washington. 

SkillSource is pleased to help North Central Washington small business owners realize a new level of success with this investment opportunity. Congratulations to the following small businesses who have been selected to receive investment grants:

All Customs LLC, Omak 
Owner Miranda Carden

Diamond Hands Boxing Gym, Othello, Ritzville, Warden
Owner Fernando Ontiveros

Dulce Delicia, Omak
Owner Anallely Chavez

Flawless 509, Okanogan
Owner Alonso Sanchez

Forward Momentum Marketing, Wenatchee
Owner Alexis Aldana

Johnny’s Quality Lawn, Wenatchee
Owner Jose Manuel Guzman

Mima’s Famous Salsa, Wenatchee
Owner Mimi Cole

Poppin’ Pearls Boba Shop, Moses Lake
Owner Marilyn Zepeda

Ramiro’s Bar and Restaurant, Othello
Owner Ramiro Pineda

Signs of Grace, Othello
Owner Graciela Garza

Skwant Tender Co., Nespelem
Owner Sevren Carden

The Crepe House, Wenatchee
Owner Carlos Corrales-Rosales

Whipped, Quincy
Owner Elizabeth Lopez

SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES

Thank you to the multitude of small businesses who submitted their applications for consideration. It was a difficult decision, and we are hopeful that there will be additional investment opportunities in the future.  

If your business is in need of hiring and training employees, or upskilling current staff, SkillSource might still be able to help. If this is of interest to you, please fill out this short form, and a member of our Business Services team will be in touch with you soon.

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