BEDC director authors chapter on diversity in global supply chains
The Business and Economic Development Center’s national influence is extending beyond supporting the launch of business school programs based on the BEDC model to one... Read More
Students taking charge of improving our community
The Business and Economic Development Center Leadership Team is a student organization with a mission to provide students with opportunities to improve their professional growth... Read More
Building economic bridges in South Park
Since the South Park Bridge closed for renovation in 2010, Raymundo Olivas has felt shut off from the surrounding city, as if on an island.... Read More
SunModo’s M.O.
The UW Minority Business of the Year Awards, launched in 1999, recognize outstanding achievement by minorities in building and sustaining businesses in Washington State. This... Read More
Grow smarter
AJ Ghambari, 2007 University of Washington Foster School of Business alumnus, has owned Seattle Bagel Bakery since October 2010. The previous owner was ready to... Read More
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber expands support for multicultural and small businesses
Guest post by Rita Brogan, CEO of PRR The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has expanded its support for small and minority-owned businesses with a... Read More
Native American Trading at the River
Guest post by Rita Brogan, CEO of PRR On April 19-20, 2012, the Oregon Native American Business & Entrepreneurial Network, otherwise known as ONABEN, will be... Read More
Foster team wins national minority MBA case competition
An MBA team from the University of Washington Foster School Business and Economic Development Center took first place at the 2012 National Minority MBA Case... Read More
Architect Donald King: determined to build
Guest post by Rita Brogan, CEO of PRR Architect Donald King has received much recognition for his lifetime achievements in his chosen field. He was elected... Read More
2011 minority business of the year awards
Guest blog post by Rita Brogan, CEO of PRR Each year the UW Foster School of Business recognizes exceptional performance by minority-owned businesses throughout Washington... Read More