About Us
For those in difficult circumstances who are trying to start or grow a business
The Spokane Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Network (SEEN) seeks to help those in the Spokane community facing economic or other hardships to start and grow businesses of their own.
The program lasts approximately 12 months. SEEN manages the program in close partnership with local nonprofit groups, government offices, small businesses, and Gonzaga University's Entrepreneurship partners throughout our region.
Goals
We seek to:
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Foster the creation of new, profitable ventures by those facing economic or other disadvantages
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Assist existing small businesses owned by those with disadvantages in becoming sustainable and growing
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Work with community members on the development of both the person as an entrepreneur and the business as a successful venture
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Identify and share best practices in poverty alleviation through entrepreneurship
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Measure and track the development and performance of entrepreneurs and their ventures based on program participation
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Celebrate entrepreneurial achievements of those facing/overcoming adversity
