HUBZones 101 – Lewis County
Lewis County EDC Offices 1611 N National Ave, Chehalis, WA, United StatesYour company is in a HUBZone. What does that mean to your ability to win government contracts? Come find out at this free workshop! Meet with your Washington PTAC to learn how the SBA HUBZone certification can help you. We will also go over: ¨ How to classify your product or service ¨ How to [...]
Laying the Groundwork
Center for Business & Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. We will cover the basics of government procurement including: Who are you selling to? What are they buying? How do they buy it? [...]
Marketing To Government Agencies
Center for Business & Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesReaching out to government contracting officers can be difficult at best. If selling to city, state or federal government agencies directly or via their prime con-tractors is a business objective of yours, this class is a must. This hands on class will include: Creating essential marketing tools How to find opportunities Exploring networking protocol NOTE: [...]
2019 South Sound Business & Career Expo
St. Martin's University- Marcus Pavilion 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesCome to learn strategies from the most successful entrepreneurs that will guarantee you to grow you, your business, and your life. You'll learn from top experts on leadership, business growth, marketing and personal development. You'll meet business owners and people exactly in your situation and discuss how to build your network together. Lastly, you'll come [...]
SCORE Mentors-Successfully Marketing your Business
Center for Business & Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis half-day workshop will give you the skills you need to successfully marketing your product or service and accomplish the following objectives: • Be able to identify customers and their needs • Determine the correct pricing, packaging, and distribution of your product • Create a promotional plan for your business • Be able to sell [...]
Laying the Groundwork
Center for Business & Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. We will cover the basics of government procurement including: Who are you selling to? What are they buying? How do they buy it? [...]
The Opportunity in Opportunity Zones – OZI Information Session
Center for Business & Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesAre you an investor looking to defer and decrease your capital gains tax? Are you a community stakeholder, business, or developer looking to tap into new funding streams? Join the Thurston Economic Development Council and Opportunity Zone Investments (OZI™) in learning about Opportunity Zones in Thurston County. This event will get you up to speed [...]
Marketing To Government Agencies
Center for Business & Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesReaching out to government contracting officers can be difficult at best. If selling to city, state or federal government agencies directly or via their prime con-tractors is a business objective of yours, this class is a must. This hands on class will include: Creating essential marketing tools How to find opportunities Exploring networking protocol NOTE: [...]
2019 Business Awards Gala & Investor Dinner
Since 1985, the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) has honored local businesses and celebrated the role they play in supporting the economic health of our region. On May 30, 2019, The Thurston EDC will honor five business with the following awards: New Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the [...]
Laying the Groundwork
Center for Business & Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. We will cover the basics of government procurement including: Who are you selling to? What are they buying? How do they buy it? [...]