Description

Through consulting, education, and partnerships, the Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC) builds pathways for underserved businesses to thrive. Guided and supported by Foster faculty, we offer students hands-on learning opportunities that directly support our small business community with both local and national programs. By blending academic rigor with real-world experience, we empower students to make a difference while supporting business growth, job creation, and community development.

Partners

UW Seattle, Foster School of Business and Department of Accounting, Department of Finance and Business Economics, Department of Management, Department of Marketing and International Business, Evans School of Public Affairs and Department of American Indian Studies;

Ohio State University (Fisher College of Business), Indiana University (Kelley School of Business), Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management), Loyola Marymount University (College of Business Administration), Morehouse College, University of Chicago (Polksy Center), Rutgers University Business School, Arizona State University (Thunderbird School of Global Management), Hofstra University (Zarb School of Business)

Funders

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Schultz Family Foundation, Seattle City Light, HPE