Drawing from over 20 years of leadership in the arts, Jo offers practical guidance on managing time, securing funding, and finding your place within today’s evolving arts ecosystem. She begins with a reflection on her own journey—from club kid to advocate, curator, and cultural strategist—demonstrating that a career in the arts is rarely linear. The […]
The Washington Center for Women in Business, in partnership with Capital Mall, is proud to host our semi-annual women-owned Pop-Up Market. Sponsored by the Thurston Economic Development Council, this event gives new and small businesses a welcoming space to showcase their products, connect with customers, and grow within our community. Vendor fees are kept low […]
In this workshop, Christopher takes students through his journey as an entrepreneur—soaking up as many skills and experiences as possible early in his career and then taking a leap of faith to start his own business. The session explores how the disciplines of market analysis and stakeholder engagement can be applied across industries to build […]
This talk explores how empathy-driven leadership, rooted in trust and diversity, can act as a catalyst for sustainable business success. Drawing from his work at a union-run, employee-owned printing company, Miguel shares strategies for building organizations where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered—because when people thrive, profits follow. Topics include: The biological science behind trust […]
Start your entrepreneurial journey with confidence! This no-cost course offers the essentials you need to launch a successful business. You’ll learn key elements of business success, the basics of business planning, and how startups can obtain capital. Whether you have a new business idea, are interested in writing a business plan, or want to learn […]
Start your entrepreneurial journey with confidence! This no-cost course offers the essentials you need to launch a successful business. You’ll learn key elements of business success, the basics of business planning, and how startups can obtain capital. Whether you have a new business idea, are interested in writing a business plan, or want to learn […]
