2017 South sound Food Summit: Tasting Salon
South Puget Sound Community College Student Union Building 2011 Mottman Rd NW, olympia, WA, United StatesCost: $40 pre-registration, $50 at the door (if space is available) Featuring bites from local farmers, ranchers, restaurants & other food artisans Craft beer, cider, wine, spirits & delicious non-alcoholic beverages Live music by the Oly Mountain Boys Short program on inspiring the local food movement Click here for more information register here
2017 South Sound Food Summit
South Puget Sound Community College Student Union Building 2011 Mottman Rd NW, olympia, WA, United StatesThe Saturday Food Summit is an all day event that will engage attendees in a “choose your own adventure” day, with activities ranging from cooking demonstrations to farmer panels to seed mandalas and so much more. We are delighted to share tasty meals, locally sourced & prepared by SPSCC’s culinary arts department. The Food Summit [...]
Boss Lady Workshop
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesIf you are a Boss Lady, Executive, Entrepreneur, leading a team PLUS a woman who juggles being everything to everyone -- this Workshop is for you! Every strong team begins with a strong leader. In this workshop, we explore how bring out the best leader in you and learn the new tools needed to craft [...]
From Hobby to Profit
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesYour hobby or craft has the potential to bring you good income as well as enjoyment. Come learn how in this workshop, focused on successfully selling handmade products. A variety of sales avenues will be discussed, including Etsy and other online sites, wholesale opportunities, craft fairs, holiday bazaars, etc. The class will also address marketing, [...]
Laying the Groundwork
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesAn Introduction to Government Procurement Who are you selling to? What are they buying? How do they buy? Get these and other questions answered at this fun and lively basic introductory class. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Small business owners who know nothing about government procurement. this class will lay the ground work for you to decide [...]
Accounting and Tax Basics for Small Business
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesA strong understanding of basic accounting and taxes is crucial to a successful business, even if you plan to hire an outside accountant. Do you know what you should track and why? What can you write-off for tax purposes? When, what and to whom do you need to report? Is QuickBooks or another software required? [...]
Intro to Business Startup
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis workshop is designed for those who would like to start a small business, but don’t know what steps they’ll need to take to make their idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in Business and learn what resources are available to startup businesses through the WCWB and the Center [...]
How to Start a Cottage Food Business
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesDo you have a knack for making a specialty food product you would like to market and sell? This introductory workshop will help get you started in a home kitchen food business. We’ll cover the fundamental topics of how to start a Cottage Food Operation in Washington State, including: basic business concepts and considerations, permitting [...]
2017 Federal Contracting Seminar
AGC Building 1200 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us in Seattle or on-line as real-world experts in the federal contracting world share their insights and expertise across the entire spectrum of pursuing and working on federal contracts. You’ll gain valuable insight into a wide range of topics including: Creating Winning Technical Proposals Winning Bid Protests and Defending Contract Awards The Complex Rules [...]
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]