Business

Beginning next January, Washington State University Tri-Cities will offer a one-year online professional certificate program in wine business management.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Surviving in a global marketplace “while doing good work from the heart” will be the topic of a public lecture at Washington State University Tuesday, April 3, by Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, one of the largest organic food store chains in the country.

PUYALLUP, Wash. – Western Washington businesses will soon have a new resource for help in navigating new regulations concerning stormwater management on their job sites. An $85,000 grant to the Washington Stormwater Center from The Boeing Company’s Global Corporate Citizenship Northwest organization will help launch Washington State University’s efforts to develop a Business Resource Program […]

EVERETT, Wash. — High consumer interest in organic and locally produced food is leading to a resurgence in interest and opportunities in local farming. Farming can be a great lifestyle choice, but it’s also a business enterprise and good planning is a key to economic success.

EVERETT, Wash. – “Agricultural Entrepreneurship – Tilling the Soil of Opportunity,” a 10-week course in business planning for current and aspiring small-scale farmers and other agricultural businesses will be offered in Everett beginning later this month. The course is being offered by Washington State University Snohomish County Extension. The course is designed for those who […]

PASCO, Wash. – “Tilling the Soil of Opportunity,” a course in business planning for current and aspiring small-scale farmers, ranchers and other agricultural businesses will be offered in Tri-Cities beginning in February. The course is designed for those who are operating or interested in starting a small farm or agricultural business. Classes will cover all […]

PULLMAN, Wash. — Many people who create a new food product for sale begin in the wrong place and are likely to lose money, but Washington State University is designing educational products that will improve the chances for success in starting up a food-related business. WSU food scientist Sandra G. Brown teamed up with Aaron […]