FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spokane Workforce Council Awards $150,000 to Support Seventeen BIPOC Small Businesses in Spokane County
Spokane Workforce Council
140 S Arthur St., Suite 300A
Spokane, WA 99202
Spokane, WA – November 14, 2024 – Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is proud to announce the awarding of $150,000 in grants to seventeen new and emerging BIPOC-owned small businesses across Spokane County. These businesses, all less than two years old, represent the innovative and diverse entrepreneurial spirit in the region. This funding, provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Plan, is aimed at strengthening local economies and fostering equity.
The 17 businesses receiving grants are:
- PRIME Construction Solutions LLC
- Bellas Permanent Makeup Studio LLC
- Champion Health DBA Prime Option Medical Billing
- II GENESIS LLC
- PNW CONTENT CREATOR
- River City Aerials & Film LLC
- Spokane Afro Vibes Entertainment LLC
- Ropar Cleaning Services
- Ray’s Firewood
- Innovation Cars LLC
- Elevation Boats LLC
- DOEZWEB
- MV Home Repair and Landscaping
- BEAUTY KULTURE LLC
- Happily Ever Urban Apparel
- Primetime Enterprise LLC
- PURE BEAUTY LLC
These businesses span a range of industries, including construction, entertainment, and technology, showcasing the rich diversity of Spokane County’s entrepreneurial community. The funding will help these small businesses grow, create jobs, and contribute to the long-term economic vitality of the region.
Bianka DeSure, Program Coordinator at the Spokane Workforce Council, spoke on the importance of this investment, stating, “Awarding this funding to new businesses in Spokane reaffirms the SWC’s commitment to fostering economic vitality and building a more inclusive and resilient local economy. These entrepreneurs represent the future of Spokane County, and we are proud to stand alongside them as they grow and thrive.”
The SWC’s initiative aligns with the broader goals of the Community Reinvestment Plan by addressing historical inequities and ensuring that BIPOC communities have access to the resources necessary to succeed in the business world. In addition to financial support, the program provides technical assistance and networking opportunities to help these businesses achieve long-term success.
For more information about the Spokane Workforce Council and its programs, please visit spokaneworkforce.org.
About SWC
Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) and its WorkSource Spokane Campus (WorkSource Spokane, Next Generation Zone, and Talent Solutions by WorkSource Spokane) are the local workforce development authorities and provide assistance to the community through employment resources and support. As a proud partner of the American Job Center Network, SWC and its WorkSource Spokane Campus are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay 711.
