EDC Events
Let’s Talk Business
WebinarFor local businesses, it's important to note that many consumers are finding you online and making a decision about whether or not to spend money with you based on information on review sites like Yelp. You've probably seen your business on Yelp, but have you taken advantage of the free tools available to ensure consumers can [...]
Laying the Groundwork
Date: August 25 2017 Time: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM Location: Thurston Economic Development Council 4220 6th Ave Lacey, WA 98503 For small business owners who know nothing about government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting is in your future. SIGN UP HERE [...]
Grow Your Business Internationally
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College Street Southeast, Lacey, WA, United StatesRegister now for this free half-day SBA/Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) Workshop specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover the tools and resources to get your products overseas, learn about shipping & logistics, and grow your business in qualified international markets. Bring the world to your door! REGISTER HERE Click HERE to read the [...]
Veteran Business Workshop
Lacey Veterans Services Hub, 4232 6th Avenue SE, Suite 202, Lacey, WA 98503 4232 6th Ave SE Suite 202, Lacey, WALocation: Lacey Veterans Services HUB 4232 6th Avenue, Suite 202 Lacey, WA 98503 This free workshop will share with you how to start a business in Washington State and resources available for startup and current Veteran owned businesses. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? What it is like to own and run a [...]
ThINk presents The Business Showcase at 222 Market
222 Market 222 Capitol Way N, olympia, WA, United StatesDate: Monday, September 25 Time: 5:00pm Location: 222 Market in Downtown Olympia We have some exciting things going on in Thurston County business right now! Come see for yourself and learn how you can invest in the growth of our local economy. Thurston County is growing fast! Keep up and invest [...]
2017 Real Estate Forum
Hotel RL 2300 Evergreen Park Dr., Olympia, United StatesWhy Thurston County? Come to the 9th annual South Sound Real Estate Forum and Showcase to find out! If you are looking for insight into the commercial, retail and industrial market in Thurston County and the South Sound region, this can't-miss event is filled with data and resources you won't find anywhere else. [...]
South Thurston Economic Development Initiative (STEDI)
South Thurston Economic Development Initiative (STEDI) Nov 17, 8am-9:30am Mr. Doug’s Restaurant 210 NE 103rd Ave, Yelm, WA 98597 For more information please contact George Sharp, 360-464-6043, [email protected]
Agriculture Education Forum
Community input needed! What types of agricultural training or education programs would be beneficial to our region? How can Centralia College help the agricultural community meet its training needs? Be part of a facilitated conversation around agriculture in our region, how to encourage young people to pursue agriculture careers, and how various agencies and partners [...]
The Business of Creative Writing
SPSCC-Lacey 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesJim Henson said that business plays an essential role in communicating art to a broad audience, and that we must understand the value of both worlds. This four-part series of classes (Thursdays from 1-4-18 to 1-25-18) will introduce students to the world of business for creative writers. Participants will learn the basics of traditional and [...]
Business Enterprise Startup Traning (BEST) 275
Center for Business & Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesStarting a new business can be exciting, and overwhelming. There are so many things to consider such as setting up operations, meeting legal requirements, accurately pricing your product or service, creating a marketing strategy and plan, and understanding financial statements. Above all, you will want to be profitable! Engage and interact in this live instructor-led [...]