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City of Walla Walla and Mercy Corps Northwest Fuel Local Entrepreneurship
July 1, 2019
Walla Walla’s Micro-Business Assistance Program to host graduation ceremony for …
Mercy Corps Northwest Entrepreneurship Program Expands to Empower Incarcerated Men
April 15, 2019
Mercy Corps Northwest enrolls the first cohort of students at …
Mercy Corps NW Lending Team Partners with Hacienda CDC Food Business Boot Camp
November 3, 2017
Hacienda Food Business Boot Camp Graduates Are Now Pre-Approved for …
Farewell to Jeremy and Luby!
June 27, 2016
The RTC is experiencing some significant staff changes in the …
Mercy Corps NW Hosts National Reentry Week Event
June 27, 2016
Mercy Corps NW Hosts National Reentry Week Event Helping people …
Foundations I Now Available in Russian
May 31, 2016
Mercy Corps Northwest is proud to offer our Foundations I …
Former IDA client wins Pitch Competition
January 26, 2016
Just announced on Specialtyfood.com! (article and photo by Deanna Ting): …
MCNW IDA Client Matt’s BBQ Featured on Oregon Live
October 1, 2015
Congratulations to Matt Vicedomini on his write-up in Oregon Live, …
Key Bank Business Pitch event featured in Portland Business Journal
May 22, 2015
The Portland Business Journal recently covered our May 6 Key …
Oregon Live profiles MCNW business client, Ben Firestone
April 28, 2015
Oregon Live ran a profile on Mercy Corps NW Loan …
Reentry Transition Center featured on NPR’s All Things Considered
August 29, 2014
“They find a way to fit in prison. But that …
2012 News Stories Featuring Mercy Corps Northwest Clients
January 1, 2013
“3-D printers offer new opportunities for product design and small-run …
Bank of America Grant Helps Mercy Corps Northwest Tap Low Cost Funds to Support Local Entrepreneurs
June 13, 2012
PORTLAND, Ore. – June 13, 2012 – Mercy Corps Northwest …
Celebrating Five Years of LIFE
March 18, 2012
March 2012 marks the five-year anniversary for LIFE (Lifelong Information …
2011 News Stories Featuring Mercy Corps Northwest Clients
January 1, 2012
“Acupuncturist gets start with Mercy Corps’ help” by Molly Walker, …
2010 News Stories Featuring Mercy Corps Northwest Clients
January 1, 2011
“Hawthorne Boulevard artist aims to help other young creatives stick …

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The Maker’s Guide ‘I Do’ – Discovering Portland’s Ringed
August 20, 2019
Allison Ullmer has been a jeweler and metalsmith for over …
Mercy Corps Northwest Pitch Competition Grants $10,000 to Three Women-Owned Small Businesses
July 1, 2019
Mercy Corps Northwest hosted a pitch competition “shark-tank style” for …
A New Look at Wellness: Iris Briand of Sol Food Nutrition
May 24, 2019
Iris Briand grew up on an organic orchard and vegetable …
Turning Second Chances into Opportunity: Angela Holm Photography
May 6, 2019
Angela Holm’s success story is one of perseverance and dedication. …
Whatever You Need, She’s Got You: Michelle Elliott- Your Girl Friday
March 26, 2019
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Success Story: Scarlet Sails Brings Russian Theater to Portland
February 11, 2019
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From Idea to Growth: Sego Lily Pottery
January 30, 2019
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Wise Heart Coaching & Hypnosis: The Story of Judith
January 7, 2019
Judith opened the door to Wise Heart Coaching & Hypnosis …
Client Success Stories: Misty Falls Body Works
November 27, 2018
“I can see and feel my work helping people. It …
Alchemy Elixirs: Drink from Ancient Wisdom
November 14, 2018
When I walked in to Alchemy Elixirs, Ryan and Michael …
Meet Us Monday: Matthew Cramer
September 26, 2018
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Meet Us Monday: Olga Johnson
September 10, 2018
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Leah K. Walsh’s Women Owned Business: Embodiment Coaching & Consulting
August 27, 2018
Discontent “I left a very stable 9-5 job that …
Expanding the Impact of Volunteers at Meals on Wheels People
August 20, 2018
AmeriCorps VISTA Story of Service August 2018 During his …
Business Foundations: First Step Stories Sarah Adams
August 20, 2018
Sarah Adams has been a hair stylist and her …
Meet us Monday: Benjamin Misley
August 13, 2018
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Building Equity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities
August 10, 2018
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Effie Stansbery: Meet Us Monday
July 31, 2018
Dog lover, gardener, humanitarian: Effie Stansbery wears many hats! At …
Women Owned Business: Flexible Fitness Body Positive Personal Training
July 24, 2018
“Body shaming doesn’t do anybody any good. Shame is not …
Lynn Renken: Meet Us Monday
July 2, 2018
Today is Mercy Corps Northwest’s first ever “Meet Us Monday”, …

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