Partner Events
ScaleUp Training Online: Rural Counties
WebinarScaleUp: The COVID-19 Edition (space limited) Business is not as usual right now and it may not be for a long time. ScaleUp: The Covid Edition leverages the highly successful curriculum designed by the Thurston EDC to create a new program that is focused on operational strategies that will create resiliency and sustainability for your [...]
Virtual Event: Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo
WebinarFive County Economic Development Councils’ Regional Forecast & Innovation Expo in December to Focus on Economic Leadership during Uncertain Times The economic development organizations of five counties will focus on what leadership looks like in the world of constant change brought about by COVID-19 at this year’s Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo, December 3, [...]
Starting a Business First Steps Webinar
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 [...]
Webinar Workshop: Refining your Elevator Pitch
WebinarGet a head start on a better 2021 by crafting a compelling elevator pitch! You'll get great tips and a chance to practice when you join us on Thursday, December 3rd for a virtual pitch builder. Bellingham Chamber of Commerce ambassadors will share their expertise and techniques to open our session then you get to write your [...]
Online: SBA Programs & PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates
WebinarThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, has released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small [...]
Webinar: L&I Need to Know | Greater Grays Harbor
WebinarAre YOU a business owner with questions about L&I and current regulations and requirements? Participants will receive the new “Need to Know Guide” which will include the latest COVID-19 guidelines in a easy-to-digest format. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session to help answer your specific questions more directly. Instructor: Kaylee Purcell To [...]
Online: How Stress Effects Your Bottom Line and What To Do About It
Webinar2020 has been a stressful time for all business owners, employees and families. An owner who is anxious and stressed about today and the future, often is unable to make rational decision to manage today and move your business forward. Learning to recognize stress and how to take action will help you address the challenges [...]
Live Event: Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Deep Dive
WebinarDo You Know What You Need to Have in Your APP Plan? (Required if you have 1 or more employees in your Washington State Business) Learn where to find templates, what to include, and ask questions of Christopher Cooke, an L&I compliance specialist who will be joining us. Christopher will be sharing with us what [...]
Virtual Event: Survival Guide for Food Service Operations
WebinarHow are successful food service businesses pivoting to survive the current times? This webinar will give the food service manager ideas on how to adapt their business to deal with an ever-changing environment because of COVID-19. The discussion includes adapting and innovating how food service operations do business. We will look at what others in [...]
Webinar: L&I Employment Standards/Wage & Hour Rules
WebinarL&I Essentials for Business series: Employment Standards/Wage & Hour Rules Join the Washington SBDC to receive basic employer information for employers in Washington state. This webinar will be help current employers check to see if they are covering the bases and is essential for new and pivoting employers. Considerations from hiring independent contractors to minimum [...]