How to Start a Food Product Business
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesDo you have a special recipe with the potential of becoming a big seller? This workshop will help you understand what’s required to create a successful food products business. Learn the basics of food safety and labeling requirements, production and packaging methods, distribution options, and more. Taught by an experienced food producer, Sash Sunday, founder [...]
Pathways to Prosperity
Yelm Community Center 301 2nd Street Se, Yelm,, WA, United StatesAre you having a challenging time finding the skilled talent your business needs? Interested in sharing best practices or learning how you can influence and build the talent pipelines you need? Join us October 12th from 9am – 1pm at the Pathways to Prosperity Conference to learn how to create strategies and access tools to build [...]
Intro to Business Startup
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis workshop, presented by the Washington Center for Woman in Business (WCWB), This 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 [...]
Operating a Successful Home-Based Business: Shelton
Shelton Timberland Library 710 W Alder Street, Shelton, WA, United StatesThere are many advantages and reasons “why” to run a home-based business – this workshop addresses the unique questions that go with them! • What are the pros & cons? • What kinds of home-based businesses succeed? • How to assess if it’s a right fit for you? • What do you need to do [...]
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? [...]