Taste of Washington State
Join us for the first post-COVID in-person outbound trade mission to Taipei and Hong Kong for Washington specialty beverage producers. This mission provides an opportunity for Washington companies to participate in the growing specialty beverage market in Taipei and Hong Kong. You will have the opportunity to introduce your products to buyers and gain first-hand [...]
ScaleUp Business Training April 2023
WebinarScaleUp Business Training was designed to help established businesses increase profitability, build capacity, and spur growth. - Do you feel like you have no time outside of working in your business? - Are you spending too much time on low profit activities? - Have high maintenance clients taken over your schedule? - Are you thinking [...]
Public Works – Pricing (Nuts and Bolts) – Week 8
WebinarWashington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) are presenting a virtual training series focused on Public Work contracting. Each session is led by a subject matter expert(s) from the public works sector. This training series is a continuation of the Fundamentals training which took place in February 2023, for small, minority and [...]
MAKE: Customized Stained Glass Panel
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesUsing stained glass, you’ll learn to design, cut, grind, and solder glass pieces, turning them into a beautiful stained glass panel. The class provides two hours of instructional time for 10 weeks with one break the last week of May (May 30th). During the class you will learn the fundamentals of stained glass, working with [...]
Look Beyond the U.S. to Global Markets: 2 Easy Ways to Increase Your Sales
WebinarSelling to international markets will help you grow your business in these uncertain economic times by using two key strategies: 1. Globalize your website to drive more international visitors and buyers to you - Learn some simple, low-cost techniques to increase visibility in overseas markets 2. Work with an Export Management Company (EMC) who can [...]
Let’s Talk: Small Business Formation & Taxes
WebinarThe speakers for this event are bilingual. This presentation will be also given in Spanish on May 3rd from 5-6pm. You may ask questions in either language. Entity formation: Are you just starting your business? Have you thought about registering as an ABN or DBA? How about as an LLC? Let's talk about the different ways we can [...]
MAKE: Rocket Stove – MIG Welding
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesSummer time means grilling and barbecues! Weld your own rocket stove and have a mini cook out! The rocket stove design is meant to optimize airflow and get the stove really hot really fast. Due to the high heat, there is typically little to no smoke when burning a fire in a rocket stove. It [...]
“Mineral Trade – from Democratic Republic of Congo to Washington State – A Transparent & Ethical Strategy”
South Puget Sound Community College - Lacey 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 4220 6th Ave, Lacey, WAYou are cordially invited to attend “Mineral Trade – from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Washington State – A Transparent & Ethical Strategy” on April 24th & 25th from 9-4 at SPSCC Lacey Campus 4220 6th Avenue Southeast, Lacey, WA. This two-day event will bring together Mining Site Owners, Artisanal Miners, Investors and Consumers [...]
Public Works – Bidding (Making Final Adjustments) – Week 9
WebinarWashington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) are presenting a virtual training series focused on Public Work contracting. Each session is led by a subject matter expert(s) from the public works sector. This training series is a continuation of the Fundamentals training which took place in February 2023, for small, minority and [...]
Are You Ready to Export? Meet the Washington State Dept of Agriculture
WebinarAre You Ready to Export? Join us this week for a conversation with Julie Johnson, International Trade Specialist for the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). The WSDA's International Marketing Program supports the health and viability of Washington's food and agricultural businesses. The program facilitates buyer-seller connections, delivers resources and continually advocates for global market [...]