More information here Meet with a wide range of employers from business, technology, healthcare, services industries, and more. These employers want to hire BC students and grads! Attending Employers: Amazon, Costco, Fred Hutch, Kaiser Permanente, Swedish and T-Mobile and more…
A joint venture between Communities Rise and the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) brings you a free service to increase your chances of receiving grant funding! This grant writing assistance program from Communities Rise is designed to support community-based organizations that serve communities impacted by systemic oppression and do not have the internal capacity to hire a grant writer or have staff dedicated to grant writing. Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a request for proposal (RFP), application guidelines, draft proposal, a proposal not funded, or questions about grant searching, and an experienced grant writer will give...
To register click here This 60 min. webinar has brief presentations, with time for Q&A, from WA state business liaisons on resources for growing your business in WA. This webinar is for established businesses that are actively seeking opportunities to grow their business from beyond its current model – new markets, new products, new locations, new staffing, and new financing. Its focus is on government-supported opportunities and assistance, and regulatory impacts of growth to factor in your planning. No cost registration. The webinar includes brief presentations from several state agency small business liaisons with dedicated time for questions and answers....
To register click here Communities Rise and Ventures have partnered to offer pro-bono legal services for your business. Small business owners can make an appointment for a one hour consultation to meet one-on-one with an attorney to answer legal questions about their governance and business law needs. The clinic is a great opportunity for general questions on the following: Business Entity Formation – Advising on choice of entity (LLC/PLLC, Sole Proprietor, Partnership, C-Corporation, Social Purpose Corporation) and creation of corporate entity. Advice on Corporate Governance Maintenance and Compliance with State and Federal Law Taxes – Advising on federal, state, and local taxes....
Register here Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup425, the King County Library System, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of online seminars focused on bringing your ideas to reality, from business plan preparation to financing, marketing, and networking. Making adaptations to address the economic conditions created by COVID-19 will be highlighted. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the startup process, and participants may choose to attend one, multiple, or all sessions, depending on individual needs and interests. Participants will exit the series with the...
Register here Do you have questions regarding the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) application process, appeals and reconsideration, increases and Advance grants? Join 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. We 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 register click here Mariculture is a crucial resource not only for Alaska, but for the entire country. In many fishing and coastal communities, it creates year-round jobs, supports resilient working waterfronts, and provides important economic diversification opportunities. Join us to hear the latest on processors, programs, and partnerships in mariculture, and learn how it is impacting Alaska and the Pacific Northwest’s blue economy.
Showcase your job openings at the Eastside Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, November 4, 10 am – 2 pm. Last year, over 800 job seekers from the Eastside and beyond attended this event to find employment in their own communities. To express interest in including your job openings in the job fair click here: https://pxlme.me/KJHcpWHp
Appointment required. Register here Does your small business or nonprofit need help navigating corporate law issues, such as incorporation or contracts? Registration for a specific session is required. Together with the UW School of Law Entrepreneurial Law Clinic and pro bono attorneys, we will be hosting a free legal consultation session in the area of corporate law to answer questions from small business owners and nonprofits. Come with questions and consult with a volunteer attorney, who will share legal information and advice specific to your situation. If you have any questions related to corporate law please sign up for a...
Register here: https://pxlme.me/2P-8rXqi Black-Owned Business Excellence is a collaboration of more than a dozen organizations coming together to support, promote, educate and elevate businesses that are owned by underserved business owners. We have organized a collective calendar of events focused on the advancement of BIPOC businesses. This quarterly event will focus on Upgrading your business entity. Stimulate Your Marketing StrategyCome and focus your marketing, branding, and advertising to reach your target audience. Enhance your marketing strategy to be prepared for holiday shopping and the new year with multiple channels and delivery methods. (MORE DETAILS SOON...) Additional quarterly events...
Communities Rise and the King County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division have partnered to offer pro-bono legal services for your organization. Washington based nonprofits and community-based organizations can make an appointment for a one hour consultation to meet one-on-one with an attorney to answer short legal questions about their nonprofit. Please keep in mind the clinic provides a one hour consultation and questions that can be answered in a short amount of time are best suited for the clinic. The clinic does not provide support with drafting or revising Articles of Incorporation, contracts, bylaws or policies. Our legal clinics are...
Register here Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup425, the King County Library System, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of online seminars focused on bringing your ideas to reality, from business plan preparation to financing, marketing, and networking. Making adaptations to address the economic conditions created by COVID-19 will be highlighted. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the startup process, and participants may choose to attend one, multiple, or all sessions, depending on individual needs and interests. Participants will exit the series with the...