Events and Workshops

October

★ Contracting Coffee Hour

October 04 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online

Point of Contact: James Davis (360) 377-0180Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Post-Award, Pre-Award, Small Business Liaison Offices (SBLO) TrainingDescription:If you want the inside scoop on what it takes to...

★ Intro to Business Live Webinar

October 04 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online

Registration Deadline: 10/4/2023 8:00 AM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Yesi Lee (360) 754-6320Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Woman-owned BusinessesDescription: This class is designed for those who are thinking about...

★ Small Business Cybersecurity Part 1: Protection

October 04 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Online

Point of Contact: Washington SBDC TrainingProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Disaster Planning, Risk Management, TechnologyDescription: This webinar is the first in a four-part series.Register for part 2 (October 18th) here: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99272193 Register for...

★ Start Simple Course - October 2023

October 04 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online

Date/Time: #1 Foundation: Orientation, Readiness Mindset, Personal Fina10/4/20234:00 PM- 6:00 PM (PDT) #2 Opportunity Discovery: Bring Value to Your Target Market10/11/20234:00 PM- 6:00 PM (PDT) #3 Money In & Money Out: Projecting Sales...

★ Taller de comercio electrónico (capacitación de 6 semanas): E-commerce Workshop

October 04 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM SVC (Skagit Valley College) Lewis Hall, Salon L223 2405 East College Way Mount Vernon, Washington 98273

En este entrenamiento de e-commerce, exploraremos los fundamentos del comercio electrónico, su evolución, la creación de sitios web de e-commerce y los aspectos cruciales de la publicidad y el aprovechamiento...

★ University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers

October 05 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Online

Registration Deadline: 10/5/2023 8:00 AM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Claudia Christensen, C.P.M. (206) 543-4156Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government Contracting, Pre-AwardDescription: University of Washington Registration Information Regarding Virtual Workshops for SuppliersWe...

★ Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses in 2023

October 05 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us for an empowering webinar dedicated to supporting and guiding women entrepreneurs on their journey to securing funding for their businesses. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business,...

★ Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup

October 05 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM COA mexican eatery (bar section) 1810 Riverside dr Mount Vernon,, Washington 98273

Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup Date: First Thursday of every month, starting Sept.7, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Rotates each monthJoin the Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup, an empowering event tailored...

★ APEX & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up - October

October 06 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online

Registration Deadline: 10/5/2023 5:00 PM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Cara Buckingham (425) 248-4223Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government ContractingDescription: Are you looking for a dedicated lunch hour to learn what it...

★ How to Launch a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Small Business

October 10 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Online

Crowdfunding is not only a good way to raise capital, but it’s also a great way to build a community and customer base for your product or services. However, running...

★ PTAC: Prime Connect

October 11 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online

Registration Deadline: 10/11/2023 8:00 AM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: James Davis (360) 377-0180Program Format: Matchmaker EventTraining Topics: Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Marketing/Sales, Post-AwardDescription: Prime Connect is a structured matchmaking...

★ Steps Leading to a Federal Contract

October 11 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Online

Registration Deadline: 10/10/2023 8:00 AM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Lisa Lagerstrom (360) 701-9410Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government ContractingDescription: The federal government's process to award a contract is like nothing you've...

★ Start Simple Course - October 2023

October 11 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online

Date/Time: #1 Foundation: Orientation, Readiness Mindset, Personal Fina10/4/20234:00 PM- 6:00 PM (PDT) #2 Opportunity Discovery: Bring Value to Your Target Market10/11/20234:00 PM- 6:00 PM (PDT) #3 Money In & Money Out: Projecting Sales...

★ SIHRMA Fall Workshop: Cultivating HR Excellence in Audits, Benefits & Strategies

October 12 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM NW Education Service District 1601 R Ave. Anacortes, WA

EDASC is proud to be a sponsor of the Skagit Island Human Resource Management Association's annual Fall Workshop. This year's topic is Cultivating HR Excellence in Audits, Benefits & Strategies.Agenda:8:00...

★ Washington State STEP Export Voucher Program

October 17 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Online

Registration Deadline: 10/17/2023 1:00 PM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Washington SBDC TrainingProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Business Financing, ExportingDescription: Does your company currently sell to international clients including those in Canada?...

★ Small Business Cybersecurity Part 2: Authentication

October 18 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Online

Point of Contact: Washington SBDC TrainingProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Disaster Planning, Risk Management, TechnologyThis webinar is the second in a four-part series.Register for part 3 (November 1st) here: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99272194Register for...

★ Wage Determination - Service Contract Act or Davis Bacon Act

October 18 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Online

Registration Deadline: 10/17/2023 5:00 PM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Lisa Lagerstrom (360) 701-9410Location: Virtual , WAProgram Format: In Person Workshop or SeminarTraining Topics: Government ContractingDescription: How does the Service Contract Act (SCA)...

★ Start Simple Course - October 2023

October 18 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online

Date/Time: #1 Foundation: Orientation, Readiness Mindset, Personal Fina10/4/20234:00 PM- 6:00 PM (PDT) #2 Opportunity Discovery: Bring Value to Your Target Market10/11/20234:00 PM- 6:00 PM (PDT) #3 Money In & Money Out: Projecting Sales...

★ Is LinkedIn an Effective Marketing Tool for Small Businesses?

October 19 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Online

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform and marketing on LinkedIn can generate more leads than some of the top social media platforms, especially for for B2B marketers.If you...

★ SBIR/STTR 101

October 20 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online

Point of Contact: Kate Hoy Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Business Financing Description: The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program provides seed money to small businesses who are developing...

★ Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business for 2023

October 24 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Online

With the final quarter of the year still ahead, learn what year-end tax planning you can do to favorably impact your bottom line and your tax bill for 2023 and...

★ Wednesday with the Deputies for Small Business

October 25 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Online

Registration Deadline: 10/25/2023 8:00 AM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Dave WalzLocation: In person or virtual , Poulsbo WA 98370Program Format: Hybrid: in-person and virtualTraining Topics: Government ContractingDescription: Wednesday with the Deputy for...

★ Small Business Conference Skagit

October 25 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM WSU Mount Vernon NWREC 16650 State Route 536 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

The Small Business Liaison Team, also known as the SBLT, is a partnership between 29 state agencies working together with local economic development partners to support and connect with business...

★ Start Simple Course - October 2023

October 25 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online

Date/Time: #1 Foundation: Orientation, Readiness Mindset, Personal Fina10/4/20234:00 PM- 6:00 PM (PDT) #2 Opportunity Discovery: Bring Value to Your Target Market10/11/20234:00 PM- 6:00 PM (PDT) #3 Money In & Money Out: Projecting Sales...

★ Conferencia para pequeños negocios en Skagit

October 26 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM WSU Monte Vernon NWREC 16650 Ruta estatal 536 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

El Equipo de Enlace para Pequeños Negocios, también conocido como SBLT, es una asociación entre 29 agencias estatales que trabajan junto con organizaciones de desarrollo económico locales, para ayudar a...

November

★ Small Business Cybersecurity Part 3: Systems

November 01 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Online

Point of Contact: Washington SBDC TrainingProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Disaster Planning, Risk Management, TechnologyDescription: This webinar is the third in a four-part series.Register for part 4 (November 15th) here: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99272195 This session...

★ Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup

November 02 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM COA mexican eatery (bar section) 1810 Riverside dr Mount Vernon,, Washington 98273

Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup Date: First Thursday of every month, starting Sept.7, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Rotates each monthJoin the Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup, an empowering event tailored...

December

★ Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup

December 07 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM COA mexican eatery (bar section) 1810 Riverside dr Mount Vernon,, Washington 98273

Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup Date: First Thursday of every month, starting Sept.7, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Rotates each monthJoin the Skagit Latino Business Community Meetup, an empowering event tailored...