Ignite is the space that we have been waiting for where ideas and planning can take form and flight into civic purpose and business enterprise. The space is welcoming and is a harbor of support and resources that will lead to a wide variety of thriving businesses providing products and services throughout the City of Washington and beyond. Ignite has quickly become a community asset and it’s really great to see and be a part of W & J, the City and County of Washington all working together to deliver this outstanding initiative.

– Bob Griffin, Economic Development Director, Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington

Building spaces for entrepreneurs to learn and grow is critical to our long-term regional economic success. The opportunities and collaborative work Ignite offers is fostering the next generation of local business entrepreneurs.

– Joe Piszczor, CFP, Stein Wealth Advisors

I am grateful for the continued support of Ignite and the resources provided by I2E. The expert advice and collaborative environment have been invaluable on my entrepreneurial journey, especially in assistance with the entity formation, our business plan and branding. What About STEAM has been able to provide educational enriching STEM programming, made possible by I2E.

– Christine Coyle, PhD, What About Steam

As entrepreneurs, we understand change is hard at first, but in the end, it ignites creative solutions. We are grateful to Ignite for the tools and resources to sustain our business through the COVID-19 pandemic and in providing eco-friendly products.

– Sudha Krishnasamy, Leaf2Go

Ignite is an invaluable tool in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. The space provides a professional and convenient place to meet clients, hold organizational meetings, and make connections that will undoubtedly benefit any small business's long-term sustainability. I utilize the space to do just that. Additionally, as a marketer, I've been privileged to support Ignite members with my services - supporting an integrated ecosystem for them.

— Mike "Skubo" Skubovius

Conductor of Creativity, Skubo Creative

Ignite is a strategic asset for Washington County and our business community. As a majority of business in our country are small businesses, we need to encourage their growth by offering them support in an environment where they can learn from experts and, more importantly, other entrepreneurs. Ignite will foster these opportunities for our small businesses and position them for long-term success.

—Jeff Kotula, President, Washington County Chamber of Commerce