EDC Events
Business Enterprise Startup Training (BEST) Class Two
WebinarStarting 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 8-week live [...]
Planning Your Web Site & How to Choose a Web Designer
WebinarIn these crazy times, many businesses are relying on their websites and on ecommerce more than ever. This is a virtual class for business owners, to talk through the details of how to prepare to build a new site or to upgrade your site. We’ll talk about what to look for in a web designer, [...]
UW Digital Transformation Strategies: Supply Chain, Distribution, and Sales
WebinarUW Digital Transformation Strategies Seminar Series In partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) – Tacoma Business Center, the Consulting and Business Development Center at the Foster School of Business. Business owners will learn how to target a business’s access to technology and how to leverage outcomes to meet the needs of their customer [...]
ScaleUp Training Series: The Rebuild Edition
WebinarScaleUp Business Training is provided through funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This training is focused on teaching proven strategies to small businesses that will increase resiliency and spur growth, even in the face of a global pandemic. The three-hour online courses are held weekly, allowing up to 100 businesses around the state [...]
Updates to PPP Loan Forgiveness Instructions
WebinarThis webinar will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements: Topics Covered: PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information The [...]
Let’s Talk Business | Growing Your Business Thru Community-Building
WebinarAt the core of every successful business, nonprofit, association, family or friendship group, is a strong community. But what does that mean? It’s more than just good people who seem to like each other. It’s more than just having everyone on the same page with the vision. In this engaging keynote talk, Steve expertly explains [...]
Working Washington Round 4 Grants Info
WebinarThe Working Washington Round 4 Grants portal opens March 29th https://commercegrants.com/ This webinar will cover the qualifications and process to apply for the new round of small business grants the governor and state legislature have approved. Find eligibility criteria for these emergency grants here: https://commercegrants.com/grant-4/eligibility/ Presenters: Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor ________________________________________________ When: April 2, 2021 Time: 10:00 - [...]
Leadership and Supervision in Early Childhood Education
WebinarThis class is intended for childcare program leaders who supervise (or plan to supervise) staff members. Many early childhood leaders never planned to supervise adults and find that it comes with its own set of challenges and requires a new set of skills. This session will cover some key supervision principles and explore how to [...]
Preparing for the SVOG
WebinarThe Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program is part of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Business, Nonprofits and Venues Act. It will be administered by the Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance. The application is expected to open April 8, 2021. Information about the grant, as well as the application when available can be [...]
Business Enterprise Startup Training (BEST) Class Three
WebinarStarting 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 8-week live [...]