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SUMMARY:SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL): Navigating Reconsideration\, Increases\, and Advance Grants
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n  \nDo you have questions regarding the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) application process\, appeals and reconsideration\, increases and Advance grants? \nJoin representatives from the SBA’s Seattle District Office for the latest information including tips and guidance for navigating the reconsideration process if your application is declined or withdrawn\, requesting a loan increase (up to new $2 million cap)\, and applying for the EIDL Advance grants. \nWe will host a Q&A session as time allows – feel free to submit your questions in advance when registering. If you are unable to attend the live webinar\, please register to receive an email link to the recording.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/sba-economic-injury-disaster-loan-eidl-navigating-reconsideration-increases-and-advance-grants/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
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UID:1444-1632560400-1632582000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:BOOST Your Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/8iKTt6Mh \nBoost Your Business: Tools and Resources for Going Digital is targeted at sustaining and growing our small businesses on the Greater Eastside. This new initiative is being led by Startup425 with support from Bellevue College and OneEastside SPARK. The program is focused on better supporting those businesses disproportionately affected by COVID-19\, with an emphasis on businesses owned by women\, minorities\, and people of color. \nOur inaugural FREE\, one-day\, virtual workshop hosted on the Brazen virtual event platform will provide participants access to complimentary and low-cost solutions to get their business online and/or boost their existing digital presence. The morning educational sessions\, curated by Bellevue College\, will feature digital success stories from Eastside small business owners\, in addition to valuable insights from a host of experts in technology tools\, social media\, and marketing. This will be followed by an opportunity for attendees to connect one-on-one with regional consultants\, service firms\, and technology providers to engage and gain their insights on going digital. We anticipate repeating the event two more times in October 2021 and February 2022. \nFOR THE VENDOR APPLICATION\, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW. \nIncrease your brand recognition and receive valuable exposure to organizations within our Eastside small business ecosystem\, while positioning your company at the leading edge in helping all types of small business – from boutique shops to salons\, home repairs technicians to healthcare practitioners and restaurants and retailers – modernize their operations and achieve digital transformation \nConnect and engage with small business decision-makers within our Eastside community in a new interactive medium via our Boost Your Business virtual event platform provided by Brazen \nEnhance the Eastside’s small business community by providing them access to programming and tools that will allow them to make the shifts they need to stay connected with their customers during this COVID-19 crisis \nVendor Application: https://pxlme.me/6aELQqP3
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/boost-your-business-workshop/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
CREATED:20210903T185634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T185634Z
UID:1814-1631876400-1631881800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Equitable Economic Development: Embracing Opportunities for Our Region
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/H2RCz2nh \nJoin Eastside For All\, our Eastside cities\, Enterprise Welcoming Group\, King County Library System & OneEastside for a Welcoming Week event \n  \nAbout this event\nEquitable Economic Development: Embracing Opportunities for Our Region \nJoin Eastside For All\, the cities of Bellevue\, Issaquah\, Kirkland\, Redmond\, Sammamish\, King County Library System\, Enterprise Welcoming Group\, and OneEastside for a virtual Welcoming Week event for community leaders\, elected officials\, business owners\, nonprofit organizations\, and others interested in advancing racial equity and inclusion in our local economy. This event is intended to share information and spark action within participants’ circles of interest and influence. \n  \nLocal Efforts To Date: \n\nCommunity-based organizations leading initiatives for small businesses owned by people of color and immigrants\nOneEastside SPARK: recovery and resiliency building efforts in collaboration with East King County’s 23 cities and towns; chambers of commerce; non-profits\, and state and county government\nCity of Kirkland’s Welcoming Economy pilot project\n\n  \nJoin Us to Explore: \n\nWays to support businesses owned by people of color and immigrants\nResources to advance racial equity and inclusion in local economic development efforts
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/equitable-economic-development-embracing-opportunities-for-our-region/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,OneEastside Spark Event,Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
CREATED:20210824T183549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T184229Z
UID:1771-1631109600-1631115000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Funding Still Available: SBA EIDL Program Update
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/EIDLupdate2 \n  \nWe will provide simultaneous interpretation to assist non-English speakers. Indicate language preference when registering.  \n  \nSmall businesses and nonprofits still have time to apply for long term 30-year\, low interest loans and small grants through the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program. \n  \nJoin representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as they provide updates and share everything you need to know about these EIDL programs. Translated versions of the EIDL application will also be available for notetaking during the webinar. \n  \nGeneral EIDL Program Overview: \n\n30-year loans for up to $500\,000 at a 3.75% fixed interest rate (2.75% for nonprofits) with no pre-payment penalty\nTwo grant programs\, the $10\,000 – Targeted EIDL Advance and the $5\,000 -Supplemental EIDL Advance are earmarked for businesses in low-income communities. To be considered for these grants\, an organization must apply for a loan. Organizations can be awarded grants even if they are denied a loan or decide not to accept it\n\n  \nExpected updates to the EIDL Program include: \n\nRaising the maximum loan amount from $500\,000 up to $2 million while also increasing the aggregate loan cap up to $10 million\nA waiver of affiliation rules (that mirrors that of the Paycheck Protection Program)\nFunds can now be used to pay down prior commercial debt and make monthly payments towards federal debt (including principal and interest payments)\n\n  \nWe will host a Q&A session as time allows – feel free to submit your questions in advance when registering. If you are unable to attend the live webinar\, please register to receive an email link to the recording. \n 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/funding-still-available-sba-eidl-program-update/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
CREATED:20210826T171151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T171151Z
UID:1778-1631093400-1631097000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Update on EIDL: Train the Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/trainer2 \nThe purpose of this webinar is to “train the trainer” in an effort to help as many businesses and nonprofits as possible access Economic Injury Disaster Loan and grant (EIDL) funds\, particularly those that have been traditionally underserved and underfunded. A representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) will orient organizations to the EIDL program so that they can provide information and assist their constituents. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nImportant updates to the EIDL program\nCommonly asked questions\, and areas where applicants are having trouble\nInformation that applicants need to provide as part of the application process\n\nEIDL applications must be submitted in English which can be a barrier for many applicants for whom English is a second language. Simultaneous interpretation for this webinar will be provided in Arabic\, Chinese\,  Korean\, Russian\, Somali\, Spanish\, and Vietnamese. Please indicate your language preference on the registration form.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/update-on-eidl-train-the-trainer/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
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UID:1682-1629898200-1629901800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:How to Find Your Next Employee Using Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/SMRecruit4 \nOne of the greatest current challenges faced by small business owners is finding qualified employees. Yet three people are hired via LinkedIn every minute. Social media is a low-cost resource to finding your next employee\, if you know how to utilize the platforms. Join Marketing Advisor\, Daphné Leblanc\, as she discusses overlooked technology-based recruiting tools that can help you fill your positions via social media. \n  \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n\nHow to effectively promote your open positions and increase the visibility of your business on Facebook. \nUtilize how to use LinkedIn as a hiring resource. \nHow a business can recruit on social media.\nLearn how to hire using Twitter.\nHow to use your social media platforms to give your business a completive edge and attract an overflow of interested candidates. \n\n  \nRegister today to attend the webinar live or watch the replay\, available after the webinar has concluded.  \nLearn more from Daphné on how to market your business and attract new employees by signing up for free one-one-on advising. Learn more and sign up for advising here.  https://oneeastside.org/advising/
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/smrecruit/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Human Resources (HR),OneEastside Spark Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
CREATED:20210806T212728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T212728Z
UID:1708-1629379800-1629383400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:How to Optimize Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nSmall business owners continue to navigate many challenges. Now more than ever\, it is important to maximize your business’s pricing strategies to drive profit and help ensure sustainability. From gross margin per item (al a carte strategy) and quantity/size combinations (component pricing strategy) to the applicability in both product- and service-based businesses\, every business owner can realize valuable takeaways from this innovative webinar. \n\nIn this webinar you will learn:\n\nThe two functions of price and their effects on customers\nThe different pricing strategies and how to leverage those which work best for your business and industry\nHow to increase revenue\, maximize profit\, and build customer loyalty through effective pricing strategies\n\n  \nSpeaker Shawn Palmer\, is the Business Advisor for the Washington Small Business Development Center located at OneRedmond. A decorated Navy veteran accredited small business consultant and professional mentor; Palmer will share his expertise on pricing strategies based on his 21 years of entrepreneurial experience. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Central Washington University with his BS in Business Administration\, and from WGU with his Masters in Management and Leadership. \n\nWe will host a Q&A session as time allows – feel free to submit your questions in advance when registering. If you are unable to attend the live webinar\, please register to receive an email link to the recording.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/how-to-optimize-your-pricing-strategy-to-maximize-profits/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T093000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
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SUMMARY:Eastside Community Based Nonprofits: Rising Together
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Coffee Chat! We welcome BIPOC and Immigrant led nonprofit human/social service providers based in East King County.* \n  \nWas your organization specifically founded to serve one or more of our Eastside communities of color and/or immigrant communities? \n  \nAre you interested in support for any of these needs? \n• Accessing funding (grant info\, grant writing/technical assistance) \n• Transitioning from an all-volunteer organization to one with paid staff? \n• Finding office space \n• Accounting\, taxes\, and financial management \n• HR guidance for staffing\, employment/hiring policies\, benefits\, etc. \n• Finding a fiscal sponsor \n• Obtaining your 501c3 \n• Partnering with other organizations to coordinate services \n• Marketing (increase visibility for your work) \n• Mentoring and guidance from other nonprofit leaders\, especially ones who understand your work and your community \n• Safe spaces to share your struggles and celebrate your accomplishments \n• Opportunities to stand in solidarity with others \n• Take action to alleviate systemic barriers that impact your work and your community \n  \nCome make connections\, get information\, and share ideas for how we can work together to support small and emerging nonprofits\, especially those in communities that experience the greatest disparities\, the least amount of representation\, and/or the fewest resources based on historic and current patterns of racism and marginalization. \n  \n\nShare your mission\, services\, and hopes for the future of your organization on the Eastside\nHear about One Eastside Spark and the resources they have for nonprofits and small business owners.\nShare what your organization needs to be as strong as possible for the critical work you do every day.\nLift each other up and honor all the ways we support the community!\n\n  \n* Majority of your clients/participants are in East King County and your organization has a main office (or satellite office) in East King County. \nHosted by: Centro Cultural Mexicano\, CISC\, Eastside For All\, Eastside Pathways Funding Group\, Muslim Neighborhood and Community Association\, OneEastside SPARK\, and NISO Promotores
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/eastside-community-based-nonprofits-rising-together/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Non-Profit Training,OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
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UID:1668-1628690400-1628694000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:New SBA PPP Forgiveness Portal Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/PPPPortal2 \nJoin us to learn more about the SBA’s New PPP Forgiveness Portal which was launched on Wednesday\, August 4th. This portal allows businesses with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $150\,000 or less to submit simple forgiveness applications directly to SBA\, as long as their specific lender participates in the portal. Over 600 banks have opted in\, enabling over 2.17mm borrowers to apply through the portal — this represents 30% of loans $150\,000 or less that have not yet submitted for forgiveness. \nThe webinar will review: \n\nWho is eligible to use the SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal\nWhat information you will need\nHow to create a login and apply for forgiveness\nWhere to get help with your application\n\nNOTE: all PPP borrowers are required to submit forgiveness applications within 10 months of the last day of your covered period in order to convert your loan to a grant that does not need to be paid back. For loans above $150\,000\, you will need to submit your forgiveness application directly to your bank lender. \nWe will host a Q&A session as time allows – feel free to submit your questions in advance when registering. If you are unable to attend the live webinar\, please register to receive an email link to the recording.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/new-sba-ppp-forgiveness-portal-webinar/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
CREATED:20210719T210238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T234625Z
UID:1572-1628168400-1628172000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Reopening in the New Normal: Using the Smart WA Decision Tool to Increase Consumer Confidence in Customer-Facing Industries
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/smartwa1 \n  \nWashington state’s economy fully re-opened on June 30\, but businesses continue to be impacted by the ongoing pandemic. A new tool can help businesses see which health protocols such as employee vaccination\, cleanliness measures\, and safety certification are likely to increase consumer confidence and foot traffic in customer-facing industries\, like restaurants\, retail\, and personal services. \nView the SmartWA Decision Support Tool \nClick here to watch an informational video \nSpeakers will provide a demo of the tool and show how it can be used to inform business re-opening policy.  \nAbout the Smart WA Decision Tool \nThe SmartWA tool uses data and artificial intelligence to provide small businesses most impacted by the pandemic with real-time outlooks about public health\, economic and community conditions by county and industry. The tool is currently available in English\, Spanish\, Tagalog\, Simplified Chinese\, Vietnamese\, and French. \nThe Washington State Department of Commerce launched the SmartWA tool\, which was developed by Restart Partners and its partners ChoiceFlows and Tanjo.ai. The state Departments of Health and Labor & Industries also contributed to its development. \n  \nSpeakers include: \nSandra O. Archibald  \nFounding Member\, Restart Partners  \nDean Emerita and Professor\, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance\, University of Washington \n  \nLisa Goodman \nFounding Member\, Restart Partners
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/reopeningwithsmartwa/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210715T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
CREATED:20210618T233923Z
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UID:1427-1626359400-1626363000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Register online: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lix2YKyrTlGFeCY6NTtHdA \nAs businesses look to minimize risk\, keep their employees safe\, and figure out how to maintain their supply systems\, managing cash flow is key. Changes to pricing\, marketing initiatives\, expansions\, staffing and other core expenses gives you a look into the future before a cash crisis. \nManaging cash flow by creating financial projections is not an easy task but it is very important to help business owners see their cash needs in advance and allows them to make tactical decisions to influence cash flow. By projecting your revenue and expenses\, you can get a more accurate view for how successful your business can be. \nCFO Selections offers a free cash-flow calculator\, available here.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/managing-your-cash-flow/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
CREATED:20210618T233717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T233717Z
UID:1426-1624539600-1624546800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Washington State Reopening: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Register online: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i-xvnUZgS9WmJpHpzki56g \nRecent information and guidance regarding Washington State’s targeted June 30\, 2021 reopening have created a confusing and at times contradictory compliance landscape for employers. What do you need to know to plan for reopening? \nJoin speakers from Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries\, Division of Occupational Safety and Health and King County Public Health as they review the current reopening guidance including: \n\nEmployer obligations under the new Washington State safe workers proclamation\nWashington’s new screening guidance\nWhether to implement an employee/customer mask policy\nHow to handle the intersection of vaccinated and unvaccinated employees
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/washington-state-reopening-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041601
CREATED:20210616T174123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T174123Z
UID:350-1623924000-1623927600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Return to Work for Employers: Preparing the Workplace and Workforce
DESCRIPTION:More information and register here: https://oneeastside.org/program/return-to-work-hr-webinar/ \nWith Governor Inslee’s announcement that that the state is moving toward a statewide reopening date on June 30\, 2021\, many organizations are reviewing plans to return to their physical offices. After navigating a remote workforce for just over a year\, employers face the unique challenge of preparing both their workplace and their workforce. \nThe uncertainty of the “new normal” is forcing employers to consider various new policies as employees return to the workplace. To properly navigate the complexities of these COVID-19 employment issues\, you need innovative\, practical solutions. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nSafety protocols in the workplace.\nStrategies for communicating the transition with your workforce and your legal obligations for accommodations.\nPreparing vaccination policies for an in-person workplace.\nReasonable accommodation obligations.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/return-to-work-for-employers-preparing-the-workplace-and-workforce/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event
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