 Kathleen Purdy, SBDC Advisor
Kathleen has been with the Washington SBDC since 1995 serving primarily
the North Olympic Peninsula with a main office in Port Townsend, and a
satellite office in Port Angeles. As the center director and a
certified business advisor with the SBDC, Kathleen is also on the
faculty at Washington State University. She brings to her clients over
thirty years business experience as a management consultant,
entrepreneur, and executive for large and small businesses in a variety
of industries.
Kathleen has a special expertise in business ethics, values-based
management, and sustainable business practices. She was founder and
publisher of the monthly subscription newsletter, "Ethical Management",
which was published continuously for ten years, and has been a national
speaker, trainer and consultant in these areas.
Kathleen holds a Master of Arts degree in Economics/Finance from Trinity
College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the
University of Hartford's Barney School of Business. She has earned a
Certification in Economic Development Finance from the National
Development Council. Kathleen has been honored with several awards for
her successes in working with small and mid-sized businesses including
the ASBDC Star Performer Award and the Ron Battles Excellence Award.
Areas of Specialization:
Confidential business management counseling for existing, start-up
businesses, or buying a business. Often works with clients on an
on-going basis as a business coach. Major areas of counseling include:
feasibility analysis, business plan development, sources of financing,
marketing, analysis of current business and development of long-term
strategy, buying or selling a business, turn-around assistance, business
ethics.
The Washington SBDC is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington State University
and other Washington Institutions of higher education and economic development organizations. Funded in part
through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or
recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA.
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