Livelihood NW in the press
April 6, 2026: Small Business Receives Milestone Grant through Business Oregon Economic Equity Investment Program
Emilly Prado, LLC received a small business milestone grant of $5,000 from Livelihood NW. This grant was primarily used to help purchase DJ equipment.
sept 26, 2025: Small Bites - Cannoli, The Richmond Bar, The Deck, and More
The Little Blue Store reopens. Along with fresh produce, they also offer hot Ethiopian food. The owners of the store worked with Livelihood NW during this transition.
May 2, 2025: The Southeast Examiner - Building Success: How OWBC is Supporting Women-Led Businesses in Oregon
Alexa Coburn, founder and CEO of Stemly Tutoring, commented, “Having a supportive network of fellow women business owners is a game changer.
Oct 8, 2024: Cascade Business new - Livelihood NW Begins Official Tenure as the New Oregon Women’s Business Center
This March, Livelihood NW was chosen by the SBA as one of 17 new national Women’s Business Centers. It is the only center of its kind in Oregon.
Oct 3, 2024: The Skanner - Livelihood NW Begins Official Tenure as the New Oregon Women’s Business Center
Livelihood NW, the business support organization for entrepreneurs from marginalized communities across the Northwest, has today announced its official launch as the home of the Oregon Women’s Business Center (OWBC), in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Aug 26, 2024: Koin 6 - Milwaukie convenience store ‘happy to get out’ of selling tobacco with new $20k grant
As part of the grant, The Little Blue Store owners will also receive business advice and technical support from Livelihood NW.
Aug 23, 2024: Hoodline - Milwaukie's The Little Blue Store Transforms Into Health Haven, Drops Tobacco for Fresh Produce with Clackamas County Grant
In a move that may herald a new wave of retail health consciousness, Milwaukie's The Little Blue Store is ditching tobacco products in favor of fresh produce and nourishing cuisine.
May 6, 2024: KGW 8 - Tigard’s Launch Pod at Universal Plaza
The food carts at the Launch Pod are part of a business accelerator program with the city of Tigard.
November 21, 2025: Oregon Lottery - Blue Mountain Canine
Working through Livelihood NW, Business Oregon helps support small businesses and local entrepreneurs to enhance livability across the state.
June 9, 2026: Reinventing Rural - What Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Oregon Can Access for Free
How the Oregon Women's Business Center at Livelihood NW is reaching entrepreneurs where they are at