Events and Workshops

April

★ Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners

April 26 • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Online

Paying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right amount of taxes timely is the goal you want to achieve to give you peace of mind and allow you to...

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★ SBIR/STTR Open Office Hours

April 26 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Online

Point of Contact: Kate Hoy (360) 464-6042Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: ARC WA, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation ProgramsDescription: Each fourth Friday ARC WA will host an open office hours specifically for innovators seeking...

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★ Comunidad de negocios latinos Skagit

April 26 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Tepic • 150 Cascade Mall Drive • Burlington, WA 98233

Esta reunión única ofrece un espacio para conectarse, aprender y compartir experiencias en español con total confidencialidad. Descubra recursos invaluables, experto conocimientos y orientación práctica adaptada a sus necesidades. ¡No...

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★ Accident Prevention for Restaurants with L&I

April 30 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Central Skagit Library • 110 West State St. • Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

When an accident occurs at your workplace, are you ready to investigate?In this presentation from the experts at L&I, you’ll learn current statistics on workers’ compensation claims in the restaurant...

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★ Una Charla con SBDC: Impulsando Emprendedores

April 30 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Maria EckProgram Format: TeleconferenceTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Plan, Business Start-up/PreplanningDescription:¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo iniciar un negocio?Si está pensando en iniciar un negocio o está en las etapas iniciales,...

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May

★ Contracting Coffee Hour

May 01 • 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...

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★ SBIR/STTR AGENCY INTRODUCTION: NSF

May 01 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM • Online

Point of Contact: Kate HoyProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Business FinancingDescription: The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) provides seed money to small businesses who are developing new technologies that might be...

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★ Intro to Business Live Webinar

May 01 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • via Zoom

This class is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early planning stages. Learn the fundamental elements of what makes a business successful, the...

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★ Steps Leading to a Washington State Contract

May 01 • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Lisa Lagerstrom (360) 701-9410Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessDescription: Join us in exploring the Washington State contracting process leading to a contract...

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★ MySBA: Transforming the Way the SBA Serves Small Business Owners

May 01 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Online

The SBA is on a mission to deliver a more positive customer experience for the nation’s 33 million small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. An agency-wide team is dedicated to...

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★ Financing Your Small Business

May 02 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This 2-hour workshop first help you determine how much financing you’ll need to get your business started. Having the proper amount of financing to start your business can be the...

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★ Leadership Skagit 20th Anniversary Celebration

May 02 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Christianson's Nursery • 15806 Best Road • Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Presented by Barrett Financial Ltd.Celebrate 20 years of Skagit County connections with Leadership Skagit! Alumni and friends of Leadership Skagit are invited to Christianson’s Nursery to celebrate the program’s 20th...

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★ APEX & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up - May

May 03 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Cara Buckingham (425) 248-4223Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessDescription: Are you looking for a dedicated lunch hour to learn what it takes...

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★ Analyzing 24.2 DoD SBIR Topics

May 07 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM • Online

Point of Contact: Kate HoyProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation ProgramsDescription: This presentation will focus on the upcoming Department of Defense SBIR 24.2 Release with an...

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★ APEX: Prime Connect

May 08 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM • Online

Point of Contact: James Davis (360) 377-0180Program Format: Matchmaker EventTraining Topics: Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Marketing/Sales, Matchmaking, Post-AwardDescription: Prime Connect is a structured matchmaking event for Primes and Subcontractors...

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★ Getting Paid and Staying Competitive: International Payment Strategies for Small Business Exporters

May 09 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Online

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Business Financing, International TradeDescription: You have a foreign buyer and are negotiating a contract, but how are you going to get paid? How do you structure...

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★ GSA Small Business Works 2024

May 09 • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Jemek MorrisProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Matchmaking, Outreach/ NetworkingDescription: Small Business Works 2024 Training & Matchmaking Event A.C.T.S on Maximizing Small Business OpportunitiesPlease...

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★ What is Market Research? (IN PERSON)

May 09 • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Cara Buckingham (425) 248-4223Location: Dorothy Haggen Conference Room 2211 Rimland Drive Room #106, Bellingham WA 98226Program Format: In Person Workshop or SeminarTraining Topics: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness,...

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★ Quickbooks Online - curso basico para principiantes

May 09 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Maria EckProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, Managing a BusinessDescription: This will be a Spanish presentation. Quickbooks Online - curso basico para principiantes(Quickbooks Online...

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★ Become a Small Business Owner Through Franchising

May 10 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Online

This franchising workshop is designed both for individuals at the early stage of considering franchising as a career option and those actively considering a franchise but not yet signed the agreement. Topics covered include:· Understand...

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★ 7 Seconds to Impact - Creating Extraordinary Elevator Pitches

May 15 • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • via Zoom

At your next networking event you might only have 7 seconds to make an impression - MAKE IT COUNT!!! Learn how to craft and deliver a compelling pitch. You’ll gain critical awareness...

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★ SBA Wednesday Webinar -SBA Mentor-Protege Program

May 15 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Online

Point of Contact: Neil Subhash (206) 553-7355Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Managing a Business, SBA Mentor-Protégé Program InformationDescription: About this eventWednesday Webinars with SBA...

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★ Buy Indian Small Business Industry Day Matchmaker

May 16 • 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM • Online

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Matchmaking, Outreach/ NetworkingDescription: General InformationPlease join us for the Buy Indian Industry Day Matchmaker, taking place May 16, 2024 from 8:00AM -...

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★ 7 Seconds to Impact - Creating Extraordinary Elevator Pitches ZOOM WORKSHOP

May 16 • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Online

Date/Time: Session #1: Workshop Prep5/15/20249:30 AM- 9:45 AM (PDT) Session #2: Full Workshop5/16/20249:00 AM- 11:30 AM (PDT) Status: Open - 33 places remainingRegistration Deadline: 5/14/2024 3:00 PM (PDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Cara Buckingham...

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★ How to Create a LinkedIn B2B Marketing Strategy for Your Business

May 16 • 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...

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★ Creating a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours

May 21 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Online

Join us and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your...

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★ Google Analytics for Small Businesses - How to Improve Your Website Traffic

May 22 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM • Online

To maximize your business website's return on investment, you need to be able to track its performance. Google Analytics allows you to see where your website traffic is coming from,...

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★ SBIR/STTR Open Office Hours

May 24 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Online

Point of Contact: Kate Hoy (360) 464-6042Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: ARC WA, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation ProgramsDescription: Each forth Friday ARC WA will host an open office hours specifically for innovators seeking...

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★ SBA Wednesday Webinar - Federal Contracting Certifications

May 29 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Online

Point of Contact: Neil Subhash (206) 553-7355Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Managing a Business, Socioeconomic Certification (WOSB/VOSB/HUBZone/etc.)Description: About this eventWednesday Webinars with SBA Seattle...

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★ Small Business: How to Launch Successfully

May 30 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Small Business CenterProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Business Start-up/PreplanningDescription: This no cost webinar is hosted by the Washington SBDC at Green River College (GRC). In this class, the presenter...

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★ How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business

May 30 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM • Online

About the eventAre you overwhelmed by all the marketing choices for your business? Not sure how or where to spend your time and money? It sounds like you need a...

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★ Dale Utilidad a tu sitio web (Make your website work for you)

May 30 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Maria EckProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Managing a Business, TechnologyDescription: Dale Utilidad a tu sitio web (Make your website work for you)Presentedo por Roberto Martinez, Entrenador...

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★ The Key to Business Success is Authentic Leadership

May 30 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Online

"The Key to Business Success is Authentic Leadership" workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who want to optimize their business' potential. In this workshop, you will discover the distinction between managing...

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June

★ Contracting Coffee Hour

June 05 • 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...

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★ What is the 8(a) Business Development Program and am I an Eligible Applicant? - SBA

June 13 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Online

Point of Contact: Ana SinghProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS), Managing a BusinessDescription: DetailsThe federal government aims to award 13 percent...

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★ DoD Cybersecurity Requirements

June 19, 2024 • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Online

Point of Contact: Lisa Lagerstrom (360) 701-9410Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Cybersecurity Assistance, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Pre-AwardDescription: We hear a lot these days about...

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