EDC Events
Intro to Business Startup 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 [...]
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 [...]
Are you Ready to Start a Business?
WebinarAre you looking to start up a business but have no experience running one? Do you have an idea you are excited about and want insight into how to get started? Join Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor, Mia Johnstone, to hear about the basics of starting a business. Topics that will be covered: Identify reasons [...]
SBA Round 2 COVID-19 Relief and PPP Application Updates
WebinarThis training webinar will cover key elements of recent Coronavirus Relief legislation with a focus on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loans) and the application process: Covered: SBA Debt relief and other programs EIDL & EIDL Advance Special lending accessibility in the new legislation for certain businesses Update on how and where [...]
Business Enterprise Startup Training (BEST) Class Four
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 [...]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Info
WebinarThis webinar will provide information about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund portion of the American Rescue Plan Act within the Small Business Administration. The final rules and application are expected in a few weeks. Updated information will be provided in future webinars. Topics covered: Purpose Eligibility Restrictions Grant Amounts Grant Award Priority How to calculate amount [...]
ScaleUp Mastermind April – Attraction Marketing Using Social Media
WebinarOn this month's ScaleUp Mastermind we will be talking with Brendan Barth of Social Titan Marketing. Brendan will be talking about how to craft a content creation grid and how to amplify that content and utilizing the Magic Month of Marketing to prime your audience to purchase or pursue your product. If you've ever had [...]
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 [...]
Let’s Talk Business | 30 Days and 7 Ways to Shift Your Sales Into High Gear!
WebinarAt this timely and interactive workshop, learn 7 proven ways to “rev” up sales and land new business, repeat business and referrals! Highlights: • How to change your marketing message to leverage what people are buying right now. • Learn how to go after the “right” kind of business as opposed to “any” kind of [...]
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 [...]