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Please join us online to hear about upcoming opportunities at SR 520 Montlake Project. Hosted by WSDOT, presentations will be done by: Graham, American Bridge and Elcon. Monday, September 28, 2020 | 1pm-2pm Register at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR520Bridge/ See flyer (PDF): SR520-Contractor-Outreach-Event-Sept28-Ad-Final

The National Women's Business Council (NWBC) is hosting a public meeting and subsequent listening session on September 29, 2020, at 12:00 PM EDT. We welcome public comments and feedback on key topics related to women’s business enterprise.  We hope you can join us for a recap of NWBC’s Fiscal Year 2020 engagement. Each of the … Read More

This is an opportunity for Industry partners to meet with the Deputies for Small Business from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Keyport Division, and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS/IMF). Learn more about the types of supplies and services NUWC Keyport and PSNS/IMF buys, set-aside opportunities, and how NUWC Keyport … Read More

You’re starting a new business or are just starting your business.  Great!!  But . . . You’re worried about what will your sales be?  Or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow.  And the worst of it all, you’re all alone in your business!!  If you need help … Read More

Join Emcee Tim Wang, Co-host Karena Ray,  and Keynote Bubba Wallace for a Virtual Awards Ceremony and Networking! Outstanding supplier diversity leadership and advocacy  achievements awards are to be presented to certified minority business enterprises and corporate/public agency members that excelled in their commitment to leadership excellence in business performance, inclusive performance, and minority business … Read More

Join the Global Innovation Policy Center and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a virtual conference to explore issues around access to diversity in the innovation economy. We will discuss and highlight the many ways the industry is working to close the gap that persists and areas where more work is needed. View the agenda … Read More

A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly with your customers and attracts new, loyal followers! Join us to learn how to develop a marketing strategy and uses apps, tagging, hashtags, and to learn the most important habits for Instagram marketing success. Register Now! Registration Fee: $35 A … Read More

Date/Time: October 6, 9 AM PDT Summary: Join us to learn more about criminal trademark infringement through case studies. We will discuss the relevant statutes, investigatory techniques, best practices, and sentencing issues, including forfeiture and restitution, all through the lens of actual cases. Presenter: Ryan K.J. Dickey, Senior Counsel, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division Agency: Department … Read More

U.S. Commercial Service, Export Council of Oregon, and Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition are hosting this annual program that covers updates and advice to assist Northwest companies in complying with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other related export controls. Click here to register  Topics will include: Maintaining an export compliance program Best … Read More

Click here to register and learn how to read and understand financial statements. Understand how they apply to your business situation and what the various parts of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement mean. Learn how to evaluate the financial health of your business through the analysis of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement. Topics … Read More

The PASBDC and Amazon Small Business Academy present part 6 of an 8 part series. Explore advertising solutions to help promote your products including sponsored ads, coupons, deals, and subscriptions. To register, click here  

You've developed a wonderful new product or service. Great! Now you need to find customers and get them to buy it. You do that by identifying your target market, creating your value proposition, marketing message and then by creating a promotional plan. Do all those in this interactive workshop. In Part 1 of our Marketing … Read More

Procurement Power Hour, sponsored by Jacobs, is a monthly program designed to connect government contractors/subcontractors with like-minded peers and procurement professionals to discuss ideas, challenges, success, and more, to advance their success in the government contracting arena. October topic: Mentor-Protege Programs - Potential Opportunities at Hanford Our conversation will revolve around the SBA’s All-Small Mentor-Protégé … Read More

You have a great business idea, but what’s the next step in starting the business? Join other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop in which you will first write your “Unique Value Statement” that concisely describes your product or service and its value. Then using the “Lean Canvas,” write a draft one-page business plan – all … Read More

Join representatives from the Pacific Northwest region of the Bureau of Reclamation who will provide information about what they buy, how they buy, and more.  This event is brought to you through a joint effort by Washington PTAC, Idaho PTAC, and Oregon's PTAC, The Government Contracting Assistance Center. To register, click here

This 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. Register here to attend this webinar, which will cover the basics of government procurement including: Who are you selling to? What are they buying? How … Read More

SCORE Los Angeles and Amazon Small Business Academy present part 4 of a 4 part series. Explore advertising solutions to help promote your products including sponsored ads, coupons, deals, and subscriptions. To register, click here

Register here, Grab your lunch and come join us for Government Contracting 101 Webinar – Growing your business through government contracts can be a bit daunting at first. Discover tools and information that can help you determine who in state and local government buys what you sell, how they buy it, and how you can … Read More

Ethics and government contracting -- how do these work together?  What are the rules you are required to follow and what are the consequences if you don't.  Hear from a seasoned contracting officer who can share his lessons learned; what not to do and what you should do. Presented by retired Government Contracting Officer Terry … Read More

The PASBDC and Amazon Small Business Academy present part 7 of an 8 part series. Stream your own product demonstration videos and interact with shoppers in real time on Amazon Live Streaming. To register, click here

This is an annual event that is marketed to AGC contractors who do Federal work and is open to ALL (member & non-member) SBE & DBE contractors. AGENDA Virtual meet and mingle  (30 mins) 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Small and minority, women and veteran owned businesses will be encouraged to take advantage of this … Read More

Nothing hurts the profitability of your business more than choosing the wrong price for your products or services. In this workshop, we show you a process for pricing your products. Since pricing a service is very different than a product, we cover the separate process for pricing your services. We also show you how to … Read More

Please save the date for the 2020 Forum: 2020 Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:00am – 12:00 pm McGavick Conference Center, Lakewood

King County now offers an Architectural & Engineering Consultant Orientation 101. During this 2-hour session, we'll discuss:Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as small firmHow King County implements Architecture & Engineering contractsHow to effectively market your firm to King County agenciesTips for submitting proposalsBest practices for maximizing your opportunitiesRegister here: … Read More

An overdue conversation about overdue conversations with the people closest to us. For many people having conversations about/with your (racist) family can seem very daunting and frustrating, especially when these family members are Blue Lives Matters supporters, people who swear they’re not racist, people who makes inappropriate jokes or those who’s feminist views are not … Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us into unprecedented times, and State and federal leaders have had to react for the health of our people and economy. This webinar provides a quick overview of some of the state responses, resources, and other impacts affecting small businesses. To register for free, click here Learn: General workplace safety … Read More

You’ve hired your first employee. Great! But now you need to pay the person. There’s a multitude of payroll applications on the market to help you, but you need to choose. Look no further! Here’s a workshop that provides you unbiased information on the top payroll apps, showing you which is the best and how … Read More

Rep. Adam Smith is hosting a Facebook Live town hall on Saturday, October 17th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00PM EST) to answer questions from constituents and discuss ongoing current events. Topics will include the impacts and response to COVID-19, police accountability, racial bias, his recent legislative efforts, and more. Join on Facebook Live here: https://www.facebook.com/RepAdamSmith/live/ … Read More

Do you want to know the 10 key strategies small business owners can use reduce their Federal and Washington taxes on their businesses and themselves? Do you want to see how other small business owners have used these to save lots of taxes?   If you answered "yes", you need to attend this workshop which is … Read More

Click here to register and learn how Amazon helps brand owners protect their brand and customers from counterfeit.

One of the first things a business needs to do when approaching government contracting is to decide whether or not it is a good fit for the company. Market research is on of the tools you can use to help determine that. Questions you may ask yourself: Who buys what I sell? How do they … Read More

Description: Economic Development Workshops help business owners and other professionals learn how to make their businesses successful and grow in an always-changing market. These workshops span a range of topics, and are full of valuable information for any business.  For More Information Click Here

You’ve started a new small business, or you’ve been in business for some time. Great! Yet you feel you may not be reporting and paying all your taxes properly. Look no further! Here’s a workshop that provides you the essential information about Federal, state & local taxes you need to know for your business, plus … Read More

Register at https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271196 Join us for a webinar featuring a panel of industry experts to guide you through the decision-making process of transitioning your business. Whether you are retiring, transitioning ownership, or selling your business, we will discuss some valuable considerations: How do I know what my business is worth? How does COVID-19 affect the timing … Read More

The PASBDC and Amazon Small Business Academy present part 8 of an 8 part series. Showcase your unique, handmade, artisan products in the Amazon Handmade Store. Click here to register

MBDA’s Enterprising Women of Color initiative creates pathways to economic empowerment. An Initiative of the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency. The vision of the program is to connect women entrepreneurs to a community of wealth-building resources including opportunity connections, training, coalitions, mentor/coaching, and networking conventions. Grow your network, expand your client base, … Read More

You’re starting a new business or are just starting your business.  Great!!  But . . . You’re worried about what will your sales be?  Or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow.  And the worst of it all, you’re all alone in your business!!  If you need help … Read More

This no-cost webinar continues to bring awareness of resources available to businesses for rebuilding and reopening. Additional updated information regarding the SBA programs - EIDL and PPP Forgiveness Applications will be presented. A comprehensive listing of available business grant opportunities in Southern Oregon will be provided by SOREDI. The value of reopening in an Opportunity … Read More

Are you looking for a computerized accounting solution? Click here to register to this webinar will help you identify the QuickBooks features you need for your unique business.  If you already are using QuickBooks and wonder if you should switch to a different version, this webinar will assist you in the decision-making process. Since there … Read More

The U.S. government spends more than $300 billion annually on 4,000 categories of goods and services, from airplane parts to zippers. Nearly a quarter of that total is set aside for small businesses. Selling to the federal government has significant benefits—good compensation, on-time payment, long contracts—but first you need to understand the rules. Click here … Read More

King County now offers a Construction Contractor Orientation 101. During this 2-hour session, we'll discuss:Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as a small firmHow King County implements construction contractsHow to effectively market your firm to King County agenciesTips for submitting successful bidsBest practices for maximizing your opportunitiesFor more information … Read More

WTC Tacoma and Branta introduce new marketing and sourcing capabilities for the India market. Join WTC Tacoma and Branta in this online event to learn about the captioned new offerings. The India middle class will grow to 500 million by 2025. This is a 10-fold increase in 20 years! Click here to register.