EDC Events
Intro to Business Live Webinar
WebinarThis class is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early planning stages. Learn the fundamental elements of what makes a business successful, the basics of business planning, and the steps to take to turn an idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in [...]
Alliance Northwest
Greater Tacoma Convention Center 1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA, United StatesWHAT IS ALLIANCE NORTHWEST? Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features high-quality workshops and one-to-one meetings between small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors. The event is in its 38th year. Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council, home of APEX Accelerator, Alliance Northwest has a strong history of [...]
Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshop
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesJoin us for an exciting in-person workshop perfect for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to gain valuable insights and knowledge about starting and growing their businesses. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn from State Government Agency Experts who will share their expertise and tips on various aspects of small business [...]
Intro to Business Live Webinar
WebinarThis class is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early planning stages. Learn the fundamental elements of what makes a business successful, the basics of business planning, and the steps to take to turn an idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in [...]
MAKE: Small Hardbound Book
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesGet ready to embark on an extraordinary journey that combines tradition, innovation, and boundless (yet hardbound) imagination! You’ll learn about materials, measurements, tools, tricks and more to create a small, hand-made personal book. All materials included in ticket cost. Instructor Bio Tom Boucher has been handmaking books for forty years in runs of up to [...]
MAKE: Code your own handheld videogame
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesInterested in video game development? Or just curious about how coding works? This is the class for you! Learn Arduino Coding through game design by creating your own video game. During this 6 hour class split over two Saturdays, we will learn the basics of Arduino (C++) programming while writing games for a credit card [...]
MAKE: Stained Glass Panel
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesUsing stained glass, you’ll learn to design, cut, grind, and solder glass pieces, turning them into a beautiful stained glass panel. The class provides two hours of instructional time for 12 weeks. During the class you will learn the fundamentals of stained glass, working with glass tools and equipment to create a stained glass panel designed [...]
Doing Business with Mortenson: Thurston County Courthouse Project
Building One, Thurston County Courthouse 2055 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us for a live, in-person event to discuss Thurston County Infrastructure Upgrades! This project consists of tenant improvements within 4 existing buildings on the Thurston County Campus in Olympia, Washington to primarily support judicial services. The project budget of $50 million includes all hard and soft costs (owner, inspections, permits, FFE, design and construction costs). [...]
Intro to Business Live Webinar
WebinarThis class is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early planning stages. Learn the fundamental elements of what makes a business successful, the basics of business planning, and the steps to take to turn an idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in [...]
Meet the SBIR Agency: NSF
WebinarThe Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) provides seed money to small businesses who are developing new technologies that might be of interest to federal agencies. This training is for small businesses, resource partners or economic development organizations who would like to know more about SBIR funding. Agenda: 1. Brief overview of the SBIR program – presented by [...]