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WSDOT is hosting a No-Cost DBE Training: Essential Elements of Contract Administration.

Mary Lerdahl, of Emerald Consulting Services LLC, presents a hands-on approach for DBEs to understand:

• Pre-bid reviews
• Bid scoping
• Contract language review
• Change order and corresponding contract language
• Reporting systems
• Subcontractor obligations
• Contract closeout to facilitate prompt return of retention
• Overview of WSDOT standard

Registration and more information here: https://bit.ly/2F6KkWL

Description:

Planning is the key to business success, and it all comes together in a detailed business plan.    This 3-hour workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the skills and know-how needed to write a successful and detailed business plan, which will cover these main topics:

• Describing your product or service
• Describing your product pricing, packaging and distribution
• Describing your marketing plan
• Describing your business operations
• Describing organization structure and management structure

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Description:
Do you want to know the 8 key strategies small businesses can use reduce their Federal and Washington taxes? Do you want to gain a deeper knowledge of what taxes you and your business are required to pay? If you answered "yes", you need to attend this workshop which is specifically designed for small businesses and their owners, and save you money!

This workshop will:

• Show you the types of Federal, state and local taxes to which business in Washington may be required to pay.
• Demonstrate to you, with real-life examples, how to minimize your business and personal taxes so you keep more money in your business and your pocket.

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This is a webinar session (online only). Click HERE to register.  

Do you know what's happening among innovators in your industry? Are you networking to stay in touch and know the conversation? Have you created content that shows your relevance? Tune into this webinar to learn how to stay relevant, capitalize on your brand, keep your customers and connect with the community. 
 

FEATURED SPEAKER: Eugene Tinker, CEO of Certified Technical Experts, Inc. (CTE). CTE is an established 8(a) certified small business focusing on providing Information Technology Solutions, Medical Support Services, Professional Training & Development and Innovative Marketing & Branding to clients in DoD, federal civilian agencies, technology organizations as well as commercial entities. 

FEATURED AGENCY: Center for Disease Control (CDC). Representing the CDC is Melvin Crum, Director of Cyber Security at the Department of Health and Human Services in Atlanta, GA.  

**EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AS OF 1/9/2020**
The objective of this workshop is to educate small minority disadvantaged businesses about the importance of becoming a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and/or Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) certified, while providing businesses with an hands-on application certification process.
Join one or both sessions as we discuss small business certifications to give your firm an edge in the lucrative governmnet and airiport concessions contracting/leasing arena. The certification programs to be discussed are DBE (government/Port contracting) and ACDBE (concessions contracting/leasing).
You will hear and learn from the certification experts at Office of Minority Women Business Enterprises (OMWBE), and current successful Primes, DBE's and ACDBE's. 
Both events are FREE and parking is Validated

• ACDBE AM Workshop: 8am - 12pm (breakfast served)
• DBE PM Workshop: 1pm - 4pm (heavy hors d'oeuvres)

**EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AS OF 1/9/2020**  

Tabor 100 invites you to join to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new Economic Development Hub! Governor Jay Inslee, Mayor Jenny Durkan, Mayor Allan Ekberg and King County Executive Dow Constantine will be on-hand to help us kick off the ribbon-cutting. Light houers d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. 
 
12pm Doors Open
12pm-1pm Facility Tour
1pm-2pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2pm-4pm Networking
4pm-8pm Cocktail Reception

More event details will be posted on the Tabor 100 website!
Visit www.tabor100.org

RSVP to be entered into a drawing and receive drink tickets the day of the ceremony: https://bit.ly/35PdS65

Description:
This half-day workshop will give you the skills you need to successfully market your product,  service or collection 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 get your business online

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More than 25 different classes are offered on subjects including safety, managing your claims to control your workers' compensation costs, public works contracting, business planning, risk management, marketing and more.  

Select classes at registration: https://bit.ly/2ZDV6gD

Learn how to do business with the City of Tacoma and how to get certified as minority/woman-owned/small business (MBE/DBE/WBE/SBE).

Last Monday of each month, 8:30 -10:00 AM

See flyer for more information: https://bit.ly/2TztQyE

On January 29, 2020, National Women's Business Council will launch a webinar series focusing on the policies and resources that will benefit women business owners and entrepreneurs, educators, investors, and community leaders. Women-led firms struggle to obtain venture capital and angel investments, balance work and family life, and build businesses in male-dominated industries. This webinar series will serve as a platform for business owners to gain the knowledge and skills to elevate their entrepreneurial potential. At NWBC, we will continue to prioritize this challenge and strive to make inroads for women-owned businesses in starting and growing their business.  

Register for webinar here: https://bit.ly/2NO6otO

Description:
Corissa Saint Laurant will teach us the tricks and tips to rank higher. She is a professional speaker, marketer, and entrepreneur who specializes in taking a glimmer of an idea, turn it into a reality, and shout it from the rooftops. 

As a professional speaker, she shares:

• Expertise as a marketer & former wellness consultant and practitioner
• Experiences as a speaker, entrepreneur, mother & adoptee
• Stories of soul-searching & life-long learning 

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