Program testimonials

C’est la Vie French Café, Crêperie & Market

In Spring 2022, a MAP student consultancy team had the pleasure of working with C’est la Vie French Café, Crêperie & Market, which is located in Hazel Dell, Washington. We hope you enjoy learning more about Keri Buhman's experience working with the program.

Doriot Construction

In Spring 2021, a team of Business Growth MAP student consultants had the pleasure of working with Doriot Construction on a growth-focused project! We hope you enjoy learning more about the client experience from Tracy Doriot, Owner and Custom Home Builder.

First Pacific Financial

In Fall 2020, a MAP student consultancy team had the pleasure of working with First Pacific Financial to develop a detailed marketing plan for their 401K team. We hope you enjoy learning more about Brandon and Rafik's experience participating in the program.

Happy Baskets

In Fall 2020, a MAP student consultancy team had the pleasure of working with Happy Baskets, a local small business that has been delivering smiles since 2000. We hope you enjoy learning more about Tangee Summerhill-Bishop's experience working with the program.

Office Moms & Dads

In Fall 2020, a MAP student consultancy team had the pleasure of working with a local nonprofit organization called Office Moms & Dads. We hope you enjoy learning more about their experience participating in the program from Founder and Executive Director, Sarah Desjarlais.

Pacific Perks Coffee

During Spring semester 2022, a MAP student consultancy team had the pleasure of working with Natalie Fairchild and the team at Pacific Perks Coffee, LLC on a growth-focused Business Growth MAP project. We hope you enjoy learning more about Natalie's experience working with the team and their awesome mentor, Richard (Dick) Rylander!

Spears Strong

As two-time MAP Clients, Jonathan and Shelby Spears have had the opportunity to work with two MAP student consultancy teams. Their first project was a marketing-focused project in Fall 2020, and their second was a growth-focused project in Spring 2021.We hope you enjoy learning more about the client experience from Jonathan and Shelby Spears, Owners of Spears Strong.

TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center

In Spring 2021, a team of Business Growth MAP student consultants had the pleasure of working with TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center on a growth-focused project! We hope you enjoy learning more about the client experience from Michelle Fox, Founder and Executive Director.

Tyrone Foster

MAP Mentors play an integral role in the Business Growth MAP student consultancy. We hope you enjoy learning a little bit about why Tyrone enjoys serving as a Mentor in the program.

Valerie Jenkins

The dedicated team of volunteer mentors who help guide and support MAP student consultancy teams are a huge reason the Business Growth MAP has positively impacted so many clients and student teams! We hope you enjoy learning more about why Valerie Jenkins values mentoring in the program.

Micah Piippo

MAP Mentors play an integral role in the Business Growth MAP student consultancy. We hope you enjoy learning a little bit about why Micah enjoys serving as a Mentor in the program.

Linda Reid

MAP Mentors play an integral role in the Business Growth MAP student consultancy. We hope you enjoy learning a little bit about why Linda enjoys serving as a Mentor in the program.

Marnie Farness

As Director of Business Relationships and Strategy for the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC), Marnie Farness knows how important it is for small businesses to grow and succeed. We hope you enjoy learning more about why Marnie is a strong advocate for MAP who volunteers her time to serve on the Business Growth MAP Advisory Board.