About Our Team

The Idaho SBDC Capital Access Team, launched in January 2025, serves as a specialized advising group focused on helping clients secure funding for their business projects. This team collaborates with Idaho’s small businesses statewide, aiming to enhance economic impact and provide comprehensive support to those seeking its services.

Operating virtually and based out of the State Office on the Boise State University campus, the Capital Access Team comprises highly specialized SBDC subject matter experts. These experts deliver personalized advising through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, videoconferencing, and email. They also provide educational opportunities, including online training and public workshops, to help clients navigate the capital landscape and learn strategies for accessing funding.

The team works in close collaboration with SBDC Regional Offices, funding organizations, and community partners. All advising is confidential and designed to complement the ongoing support provided by local SBDC business consultants, ensuring each client receives well-rounded and effective guidance.

Idaho SBDC Capital Access Team

Jill Bosich, SSBCI

Program Manager

With over 35 years of culinary and entrepreneurial experience, Chef Jill K. Bosich brings her expertise in business ownership, financial solutions, and mentorship to Idaho’s small business community. As part of the Idaho SBDC Capital Access Team, Jill supports entrepreneurs by guiding them through financing programs like SSBCI, strengthening financial skills, and helping them achieve their business goals.

Jill’s services include personalized consulting, webinars, live training, and educational courses, all aimed at helping Idaho’s smallest and most vulnerable businesses succeed. Her hands-on approach and commitment to empowering entrepreneurs make her an integral part of the Capital Access initiative.

Capital Access Team Highlights:

One-on-one financing support
Training, networking, and education opportunities
Tools to build essential financial management skills

Claudia Allen

Capital Access Team – Pocatello

Claudia is a Certified Quickbooks Professional and an expert in bookkeeping. She helps clients reconcile correctly, set up payroll, link accounts, make journal entries, and create charts of account. She also helps clients analyze financial statements, use this data to improve bottom lines, and prepare for funding opportunities.