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2022-2023
EASTERN WASHINGTON
TECHNOLOGY COMM. ACADEMY $79,800
ENTERPRISE FOR EQUITY
NORTHWEST SCHOOL GENERAL $31,000
VENTURES INCUBATION $25,000
WASHINGTON STATE
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARD $40,000
JONES SPARK ROGRAM $20,000
JONES MILESTONE AWARDS $40,000
STUDENT VENTURE MANAGER $40,000
WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
PRENEURSHIP MBA $52,000
2021-2022
EASTERN WASHINGTON
TECHNOLOGY COMM. ACADEMY $33,566
EXPERIENTIAL CLASSROOM TRAIN $30,520
PROTOTYPING $3,323
CUSTOMER DISCOVERY RESEARDH $23,000
WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURISM $5,000
ENTERPRISE FOR EQUITY
NORTHWEST SCHOOL GENERAL--MAY $31,000
PACIFIC LUTHERAN
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION $12,500
FACULTY SUPPORT $4,400
SEATTLE PACIFIC
INNOVATION LAB $14,830
STUDENT LAUNCH AWARDS $5,250
SOCIAL VENTURE COMPETITION $15,000
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
IDEA CHALLENGE AWARDS $5,000
JONES PROGRESS AWARDS $20,000
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARD $10,000
UNIV, OF WASHINGTON
PLAN COMPETITION $25,000
JONES MILESTONE AWARDS $125,000
ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION $10,000
HEALTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE $10,000
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPOKANE
BUS PLAN COMPwEWU/GU $30,000
VENTURES incubation expansion
POST PANDEMIC $25,000
WASHINGTON STATE
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARD $40,000
JONES SPARK ROGRAM $20,000
JONES MILESTONE AWARDS $40,000
STUDENT VENTURE MANAGER $40,000
WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
PRENEURSHIP MBA $33,000
2020-2021
EASTERN WASHINGTON
TECHNOLOGY COMM. ACADEMY $41,243
EXPERIENTIAL CLASSROOM TRAIN $30,520
PROTOTYPING $2,482
CUSTOMER DISCOVERY RESEARDH $20,000
WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURISM $5,000
ENTERPRISE FOR EQUITY
LOW INCOME SCHOLARSHIPS $23,000
NORTHWEST SCHOOL GENERAL--MAY $31,000
PACIFIC LUTHERAN
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION $12,500
FACULTY SUPPORT $4,400
SEATTLE PACIFIC
INNOVATION LAB $14,830
STUDENT LAUNCH AWARDS $5,250
CAMPUS COURSE DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL VENTURE COMPETITION $15,000
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
IDEA CHALLENGE AWARDS $5,000
JONES PROGRESS AWARDS $20,000
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARD $10,000
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
PLAN COMPETITION $25,000
JONES MILESTONE AWARDS $125,000
ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION $10,000
HEALTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE $10,000
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ENGINEERING
INCUBATOR COMMERCIALIZATION $20,314
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SPONSORED PROGRAMS
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURISM $38,940
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPOKANE
BUS PLAN COMPwEWU/GU $30,000
VENTURES incubation expansion $10,000
WASHINGTON BUSINESS WEEK
SEATTLE U LAUNCH $50,000
WASHINGTON STATE
JONES MILESTONE AWARDS $40,000
STUDENT VENTURE MANAGER $40,000
WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP MBA $25,000
2019-2020
CENTRAL WASHINGTON
ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAJOR/MINOR $135,000
EASTERN WASHINGTON
TECHNOLOGY COMM. ACADEMY $41,243
EXPERIENTIAL CLASSROOM TRAIN $30,520
CUSTOMER DISCOVERY RESEARDH $18,000
WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURISM $5,000
ED.C TEAM JEFFERSON business planning $10,000
ENTERPRISE FOR EQUITY
LOW INCOME SCHOLARSHIPS $23,000
NORTHWEST SCHOOL GENERAL--MAY $31,000
PACIFIC LUTHERAN
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION $12,500
FACULTY SUPPORT $4,400
SEATTLE PACIFIC
INNOVATION LAB $14,500
STUDENT LAUNCH AWARDS $5,000
CAMPUS COURSE DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL VENTURE COMPETITION $15,000
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
IDEA CHALLENGE AWARDS 5000
JONES PROGRESS AWARDS $20,000
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARD $10,000
UNIV, OF WASHINGTON
PLAN COMPETITION $25,000
JONES MILESTONE AWARDS $125,000
ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION $10,000
HEALTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE $10,000
UNIV, OF WASHINGTON ENGINEERING
INCUBATOR COMMERCIALIZATION $20,314
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPOKANE
BUS PLAN COMPwEWU/GU $30,000
VENTURES incubation expansion $20,000
WASHINGTON BUSINESS WEEK
SEATTLE U LAUNCH $50,000
WASHINGTON STATE
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARD $40,000
JONES MILESTONE AWARDS $60,000
STUDENT VENTURE MANAGER $40,000
2018-2019
CENTRAL WASHINGTON
ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAJOR/MINOR $153,000
EASTERN WASHINGTON
TECHNOLOGY COMM. ACADEMY $41,243
EXPERIENTIAL CLASSROOM TRAIN $27,300
PROTOTYPING $34,574
EDC TEAM JEFFERSON $10,000
ENTERPRISE FOR EQUITY
LOW INCOME SCHOLARSHIPS $23,000
NORTHWEST SCHOOL GENERAL--MAY $31,000
PACIFIC LUTHERAN
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION $12,500
SEATTLE PACIFIC
STUDENT LAUNCH AWARDS $4,000
CAMPUS COURSE DEVELOPMENT $8,900
SOCIAL VENTURE COMPETITION $15,000
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
IDEA CHALLENGE AWARDS 5000
JONES PROGRESS AWARDS $20,000
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARD $10,000
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
HEALTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE $126,000
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ENGINEERING
INCUBATOR COMMERCIALIZATION $20,314
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPOKANE
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION WITH EWU/GU $28,500
VENTURES INCUBATION EXPANSION $30,000
WASHINGTON BUSINESS WEEK
SEATTLE U LAUNCH $50,000
WASHINGTON STATE
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARD $40,000
JONES MILESTONE AWARDS $30,000
STUDENT VENTURE MANAGER $40,000
2010-2011
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$27,500 for Entrepreneurial Tour
A one year seeding for initiating the entrepreneurial character of students, increase assistance for past, current and future student entrepreneurs. Using workshops and presentations to stimulate aspirations and to formulate action plans. Student will present at a Symposium with top students getting awards.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$26,000 for Business Plan Competition
The competition is focused on the education process and creating new ventures. the Competition provides a substantial learning experience for all participants from initial application, investment round, and final award round. Applicants and participants come from the Universities and Colleges in the State. Funding is used for prizes. $1000 is allocated for travel assistance for teams from schools in outlying distances..
2009-2010
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$27,000 for Social Venture Competition
To further seed a campus business plan competition which focuses on the Social Venture. Third year of three year grant
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$26,000 for Business Plan Competition
The competition is focused on the education process and creating new ventures. the Competition provides a substantial learning experience for all participants from initial application, investment round, and final award round. Applicants and participants come from the Universities and Colleges in the State. Funding is used for prizes. $1000 is allocated for travel assistance for teams from schools in outlying distances..
2008-2009
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$9,008 For Mentorship Campus
Second year of a 3 year grant (totaling $51,228) is for integrating and extending the valued Mentorship program to the remainder of the academic areas and students.
$27,000 for Social Venture Competition
To further seed a campus business plan competition which focuses on the Social Venture.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$25,000 for Business Plan Competition
The competition is focused on the education process and creating new ventures. The Competition provides a substantial learning experience for all participants from initial application, investment round, and final award round. Applicants and participants come from the Universities and Colleges in the State. Funding is used for prizes.
2007-2008
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$18,492 For Mentorship
Second year of a 3 year grant (totaling $51,228) is for integrating and extending the valued Mentorship program to the remainder of the academic areas and students.
$27,000 for Social Venture Entrepreneurship
Second year of a two year grant to initiate a campus business plan competition which focuses on the Social Venture.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$25,000 for Business Plan Competition
The competition is focused on the education process and creating new ventures. The Competition provides a substantial learning experience for all participants from initial application, investment round, and final award round. Applicants and participants come from the Universities and Colleges in the State. Funding is used for prizes.
2006-2007
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$50,000 for Small Business Assistance Center
Third year of a three year grant of $150,000 for expansion of successful program in Auburn and Enumclaw into the Kent area. The mission is to improve the profitability of independent businesses, through knowledge and skill development, and stimulate economic growth.
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$23,728 For Mentorship
First year of a 3 year grant (totaling $51,228) is for integrating and extending the valued mentorship program to the remainder of the academic areas and SPU students.
$7,000 for Social Venture Entrepreneurship
First of a two year grant to initiate a campus business plan competition which focuses on the Social Venture.
2005-2006
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$50,000 for Small Business Assistance Center
Second year of a three year grant of $150,000 for expansion of successful program in Auburn and Enumclaw into the Kent area. The mission is to improve the profitability of independent businesses, through knowledge and skill development, and stimulate economic growth.
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$30,941 For Mentorship
Final year of a 10-year grant (totaling $260,847) is for undergraduate and graduate students to have an opportunity for a meaningful and ongoing interaction with business leaders.
2004-2005
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$50,000 for Small Business Assistance Center
This is to expand the success of current program in Auburn and Enumclaw to a center in the Kent community. This is a three year grant which totals $150,000. The mission is to improve the profitability of independent businesses, through knowledge and skill development, and stimulate economic growth.
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$30,037 For Mentorship
Ninth year of a 10-year grant (totaling $260,847) is for undergraduate and graduate students to have an opportunity for a meaningful and ongoing interaction with business leaders.
2003-2004
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$30,000 for Small Business Assistance Center
This is the third year of a three fiscal year grant extension funding the Center. Its mission is to improve the profitability of independent businesses, through knowledge and skill development, and stimulate economic growth in South King County. Funding for this three year grant totals $90,000.
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$29,165 For Mentorship
Eighth year of a 10-year grant (totaling $260,847) for undergraduate and graduate students to have an opportunity for a meaningful and ongoing interaction with business leaders.
2002-2003
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$45,000 for Small Business Assistance Center
This is second fiscal year of a three fiscal year grant extension funding the Center. Its mission is to improve the profitability of independent businesses, through knowledge and skill development, and stimulate economic growth in South King County. Funding for this three year grant totals $90,000.
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$28,315 For Mentorship
Seventh year of a 10-year grant (totaling $260,847) for undergraduate and graduate students to have an opportunity for a meaningful and ongoing interaction with business leaders.
2001-2002
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$15,176 for Small Business Assistance Center
Grant previously approved for over three fiscal years, total $64,506. This will provide individual counseling and referral services to entrepreneurs and work with to develop a curriculum of course offerings targeted to independent business owners and managers. They are soliciting private funds for an endowment of $300,000 by December 2001.
$15,000 for Small Business Assistance Center
This grant extends the funding for the Small Business Assistance Center. Its mission continues to be to improve the profitability of independent businesses, through knowledge and skill development, and stimulate economic growth in South King County. Consistent continued funding for the next three years, total $90,000 will allow this strong program to stabilize and find permanent funding.
2000-2001
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$16,968 For Mentor Program
Final year of grant, total of $83,975, for the development, training, and implementation of a broadly focused one on one student relationship with community business leaders, job shadowing, internships, and career speakers
$30,353 for Assistance Center
Grant approved for over three fiscal years, total $64,506. This will provide individual counseling and referral services to entrepreneurs and work with to develop a curriculum of course offerings targeted to independent business owners and managers. They are soliciting private funds for an endowment of $300,000 by December 2001.
1999-2000
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$26,624 For Mentor Program
Previously committed grant for the development, training, and implementation of a broadly focused one on one student relationship with community business leaders, job shadowing, internships, and career speakers.
$18,977 for Assistance Center
Grant approved for over three fiscal years, total $64,506. This will provide individual counseling and referral services to entrepreneurs and work with to develop a curriculum of course offerings targeted to independent business owners and managers. They are soliciting private funds for an endowment of $300,000 by December 2001.
1998-1999
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$21,913 For Mentor Program
Second year for the development, training, and implementation of a broadly focused one on one student relationship with community business leaders, job shadowing, internships, and career speakers.
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$25,144 For Mentorship
Third year of 10 years (totaling $260,847) for undergraduate and graduate students to have an opportunity for a meaningful and ongoing interaction with business leaders.
1997-1998
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$13,350 For Community Connections
Grant previously approved. Grant for a two fiscal year period totaling $23,262 for a student involved business community research of college’s programs and services.
$3,000 for a prominent Business Speaker Breakfast
Grant provided for community recognition and development. SeaFirst Bank also matched grant.
$18,470 For Mentor Program
Grant is for a four fiscal year period, total of $83,975, for the development, training, and implementation of a broadly focused one on one student relationship with community business leaders, job shadowing, internships, and career speakers. Program subject to review each year.
1996-1997
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$9,912 For Community Connections
Grant for a two fiscal year period totaling $23,262 for a student involved business community research of college’s programs and services.
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERISTY
$12,713 For Mentorship
Grant is for 10 years (totaling $260,847) for undergraduate and graduate students to have an opportunity for a meaningful and ongoing interaction with business leaders.
1995 - 1996
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
$25,000 For PEEMA (Program on Entrepreneurship and Enterprise)
Request approved for continuation of funding for Family Enterprise Institute; Young Entrepreneur of the Year; South Sound Entrepreneurs Network; High School and Middle School Teacher Business Education Program; Development materials for case studies; Mentorship and Internship Initiatives.