OneEastside

Information session for new applicants to HSFC funding
2021-09-22 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Interested in learning more about City Human Services Funding to support your programs? Every two years, 16 cities in King County partner to allocate city funding through one joint application. This partnership is called the Human Services Funding Collaborative. You are invited to join us to learn more about City funding opportunities that will open in the spring of 2022.
This information session is primarily for new agencies who have never applied before, but currently funded agencies with new staff may also benefit. Please share with others you think may be interested.
Topics covered will include:

What are funding priorities?
What are minimum requirements to apply?
What kinds of questions are asked in the application?
What is the timeline for the next funding cycle?

Wednesday, September 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
To join the meeting: Join live event
For more information email questions@share1app.org

Belonging Begins With Us
2021-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Crossroads Park, 16140 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA
Welcoming Week Community Connections Fair
Come meet incredible local organizations including many led by Black, African, Latino, Asian, South Asian, Muslim, Immigrant communities and allies. Bring your family and friends to Crossroads Park and get connected with helpful support, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved in your community. Together, we can make sure everyone feels like they belong.
Contact the Bellevue Family YMCA for more information.

Equitable Economic Development: Embracing Opportunities for Our Region
2021-09-17 11:00 - 12:30
Register here: https://pxlme.me/H2RCz2nh
Join Eastside For All, our Eastside cities, Enterprise Welcoming Group, King County Library System & OneEastside for a Welcoming Week event

About this event
Equitable Economic Development: Embracing Opportunities for Our Region
Join 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.

Local Efforts To Date:

Community-based organizations leading initiatives for small businesses owned by people of color and immigrants
OneEastside 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
City of Kirkland’s Welcoming Economy pilot project

Join Us to Explore:

Ways to support businesses owned by people of color and immigrants
Resources to advance racial equity and inclusion in local economic development efforts

Grow Your Business in WA Workshop
2021-09-16 09:00 - 10:00
Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-requirements-and-resources-sbrr-grow-your-business-in-wa-tickets-141873837467
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.
Visit: www.business.wa.gov

Keep Rising: New Support Coming for Small Businesses
2021-09-15 11:00 - 12:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/U0noyQiT
Comcast is committed to supporting small businesses who have been hit the hardest by the economic impact of the pandemic.
About this event:
Comcast, in partnership with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, invite you to a virtual event when we will unveil a new program supporting small businesses in the Seattle and Tacoma metropolitan areas.
It’s high time for action.
Independent small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and today, more than ever, small businesses owned by people of color are hurting. Recently, small businesses have been dealing with the ongoing impact of the pandemic, social unrest, and environmental events.
Learn more at www.comcastrise.com.

September Grant Writing Clinic
2021-09-13 15:30 - 18:00
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 you individualized guidance. Preference is given to orgs led by communities of color or other communities impacted by systemic oppression.
These services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email grantwriting@communities-rise.org questions or to schedule!
Can’t make this one? Grant writing consultation happens at CR on the first Monday of each month (except holidays), contact us today to schedule for a future date.
*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice*

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
2021-09-13 11:00 - 2021-09-15 18:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/kvsbXY8B

Celebrating resilience and renewal
Meet other business owners and get expert advice at this free 3-day conference

About National Small Business Week
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year is one unlike the half-century that has come before.
We are facing unique challenges together. However, American small businesses continue to play a central role in building a strong country, prepared for any obstacles in the future.
More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create nearly two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of NSBW, the SBA takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others who support entrepreneurship from all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and U.S. territories. Additionally, this year’s NSBW will recognize the small businesses who have navigated the coronavirus pandemic while supporting their employees and communities. There will be a number of presenters providing retooling and innovative practices for entrepreneurs as our nation’s small businesses look to pivot and recover towards a stronger economy.
Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st-century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.

Funding Still Available: SBA EIDL Program Update
2021-09-08 14:00 - 15:30
Register here: https://pxlme.me/EIDLupdate2

We will provide simultaneous interpretation to assist non-English speakers. Indicate language preference when registering.

Small 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.

Join 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.

General EIDL Program Overview:

30-year loans for up to $500,000 at a 3.75% fixed interest rate (2.75% for nonprofits) with no pre-payment penalty
Two 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

Expected updates to the EIDL Program include:

Raising the maximum loan amount from $500,000 up to $2 million while also increasing the aggregate loan cap up to $10 million
A waiver of affiliation rules (that mirrors that of the Paycheck Protection Program)
Funds can now be used to pay down prior commercial debt and make monthly payments towards federal debt (including principal and interest payments)

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 receive an email link to the recording.

Executive Speaker Series: Commercial Real Estate and Development
2021-09-08 11:00 - 12:30
Register here: https://pxlme.me/EuI3K69z
The coronavirus pandemic has had far reaching impacts on almost every sector, including commercial real estate and development. With many employees continuing to work from home and some restaurants and small businesses having to close during COVID, uncertainty will continue for the coming months.
Join us to hear how remote work and an increased demand for flexible work spaces is changing office leasing, what is expected to happen with the new construction downtown, and where our speakers are expecting to see future growth.

Update on EIDL: Train the Trainer
2021-09-08 09:30 - 10:30
Register here: https://pxlme.me/trainer2
The 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.
This webinar will cover:

Important updates to the EIDL program
Commonly asked questions, and areas where applicants are having trouble
Information that applicants need to provide as part of the application process

EIDL 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.

WSMA Presents: Free Health Care Coverage for Child Care Workers - Understanding The New State Program
2021-08-26 14:00 - 15:00
During the 2021 legislative session, the Washington Legislature appropriated $30 million for a new premium assistance program for employees of licensed child care facilities. The program aims to help these employees afford health coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. Washington Health Benefit Exchange was directed to administer this new state-funded sponsorship program on behalf of the state.
Join WSMA on Thursday, August 26 at 2:00pm to learn about this new program from the following staff at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange:
*Joan Altman (she/her) – Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, WA Health Benefit Exchange
*Mary McHale (they/them) – Associate Director, Outreach (Navigator Program Lead) WA Health Benefit Exchange
*María DJ Rodríguez, Executive Director of Rural Community Development Resources
More information about this new program is available at: https://www.wahbexchange.org/partners/sponsors/childcare/

How to Find Your Next Employee Using Social Media
2021-08-25 13:30 - 14:30
Register here: https://pxlme.me/SMRecruit4
One 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.

In this webinar you will learn:

How to effectively promote your open positions and increase the visibility of your business on Facebook.
Utilize how to use LinkedIn as a hiring resource.
How a business can recruit on social media.
Learn how to hire using Twitter.
How to use your social media platforms to give your business a completive edge and attract an overflow of interested candidates.

Register today to attend the webinar live or watch the replay, available after the webinar has concluded.
Learn 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/

#WeGotThisWA Series: Employer Vaccine Mandates
2021-08-25 11:00 - 12:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/s9QCiowX

With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the country, many employers are looking at vaccination requirements for on-site staff in order to keep their teams safe and help prevent the spread of the Delta variant. Join us to hear from local companies who are requiring vaccination for employees- they’ll share the considerations they discussed when making the decision and what their experiences have been so far in implementing the new rule. We will also have a legal expert who can speak about the potential risks, how to appropriately record the staff information, and what reasonable accommodations should be explored.

Speakers:
Erin Murray
Human Resources Director
Seattle Metro Chamber (moderator)

Juli Cook
Chief Operating Officer
NBBJ

More speakers to be announced!

Resiliency through Resources: Getting Back on Track for Small Businesses
2021-08-19 17:00 - 19:00
Are you a small business owner, or someone looking to start a business looking for resources to support you? This is the event for you.
Looking for low-interest funding information from credible and State/Federal funded sources?
What is ahead in 2021 from the WA Department of Commerce to Support Small Businesses?
Why WA Department of Commerce Chose MAPS as a Trusted Messenger For Outreach to Small Businesses?

How to Track and Grow the 4 stages of Your Business: Plan, Launch, Manage, Grow Your Business
Free Business Counseling from Experts.
Where to find help to get Legal and Landlord Questions Resolved
How to get Technical Support/Grant Writing Support
Where to get Pro-Bono Attorney Support
How to Attract Employees by Starting a Retirement Plan

How to Optimize Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits
2021-08-19 13:30 - 14:30
Register here
Small 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.

In this webinar you will learn:

The two functions of price and their effects on customers
The different pricing strategies and how to leverage those which work best for your business and industry
How to increase revenue, maximize profit, and build customer loyalty through effective pricing strategies

Speaker 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.

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 receive an email link to the recording.

How to Write a Business Plan
2021-08-19 11:00 - 12:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/2WD8gXn5
Do you want to start your own business? Are you wondering what steps you need for a successful start? Join us in this webinar to learn all about writing a business plan. Business plans are the blueprints of your business. Whether you need a loan or plan to self-finance, business plans should be on every start up’s list to do. We will review topics included in standard business plans such as executive summary, business structure, management, marketing, and financials. You will come away from the webinar with solid ideas of how to get started on your business plan.

You will learn:

The information needed for a solid business plan
Why business plans are integral for a business loan
How a business plan will serve you no matter your industry

Instructors:
Mia Johnstone is a Washington Small Business Development Center Advisor. She loves copywriting, customer relationships, solid branding, and beautiful photography. She has an MBA and serves Mason, Pacific, and Grays Harbor County small businesses with Washington SBDC advising services.
Julia Lara is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor and an experienced retail business owner. She graduated from the University of Washington where she studied American History and Political Science, with an emphasis is Economics. She has an MBA from EWU.

Instructions:
Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/ Test zoom at https://zoom.us/test

Recalibrate Symposium: Best Practices in DEI Recruiting - Organizational Readiness and Outreach
2021-08-19 11:00 - 12:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/vwLsX25B
Join the Seattle Chamber for part one of a two-part series on DEI best practices in recruiting.
In part one, we will be discussing best practices for organizational readiness and outreach in DEI recruiting.
For an organization to be prepared to expand their recruiting base, they must be able to answer the following questions:
Is the organization committed to DEI?
Who is the organization trying to attract?
Do you have DEI metrics?
What does DEI success look like?
Once readiness is achieved, advertising and outreach needs to be intentional to match the organization’s DEI goals. During this webinar, we will explore some ideas that will make outreach inclusive and equitable. Some of these ideas include:
Advertising in ways that will reach a larger pool of candidates
How to diversify your network for potential candidates
Creating and honoring salary ranges rather than basing pay off previous salaries
Empowering internal diverse candidates internally to take on stretch projects.
Members: Free, Registration Required
Non-Members: $10, Registration Required
Additional Information: This event will include live closed captioning via Zoom. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Terrence Woodson at terrencew@seattlechamber.com
Questions: Contact Leigh Jacobson at 206-389-7311

Eastside Community Based Nonprofits: Rising Together
2021-08-18 08:30 - 09:30
Virtual Coffee Chat! We welcome BIPOC and Immigrant led nonprofit human/social service providers based in East King County.*

Was your organization specifically founded to serve one or more of our Eastside communities of color and/or immigrant communities?

Are you interested in support for any of these needs?
• Accessing funding (grant info, grant writing/technical assistance)
• Transitioning from an all-volunteer organization to one with paid staff?
• Finding office space
• Accounting, taxes, and financial management
• HR guidance for staffing, employment/hiring policies, benefits, etc.
• Finding a fiscal sponsor
• Obtaining your 501c3
• Partnering with other organizations to coordinate services
• Marketing (increase visibility for your work)
• Mentoring and guidance from other nonprofit leaders, especially ones who understand your work and your community
• Safe spaces to share your struggles and celebrate your accomplishments
• Opportunities to stand in solidarity with others
• Take action to alleviate systemic barriers that impact your work and your community

Come 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.

Share your mission, services, and hopes for the future of your organization on the Eastside
Hear about One Eastside Spark and the resources they have for nonprofits and small business owners.
Share what your organization needs to be as strong as possible for the critical work you do every day.
Lift each other up and honor all the ways we support the community!

* Majority of your clients/participants are in East King County and your organization has a main office (or satellite office) in East King County.
Hosted by: Centro Cultural Mexicano, CISC, Eastside For All, Eastside Pathways Funding Group, Muslim Neighborhood and Community Association, OneEastside SPARK, and NISO Promotores

Youth4us Redmond Children's Business Fair
2021-08-15 11:00 - 16:00
Youth4us is bringing Redmond Children’s Business Fair an opportunity for children ages 6-15 to explore their passion, ideate, create a product of their interest, and launch their own business. Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers and get hands-on experience at our one-day marketplace. This will be fun fair where kids can be an entrepreneur for one day and expand their wings.
The event will take place on August 15th, 2021 from 11 am – 4 pm in Redmond Downtown Park. We will host several young entrepreneurs and the event is free.
The children are responsible for the setup, sales, and interacting with customers. Applicants are encouraged to spread this word and share with their friends and family.

There will be no stall fee.
Please go ahead and apply to submit your application with minimal information so we get an idea of how many kids will participate.
There will be tables arranged, so your child will not need to get anything besides their sale items and anything specific to their booth [like a table cloth and chair]
Bring your own tents, if you need for outdoors.
All kids will be provided with certificate.

For more information, please contact Gaurangi Gupta at gaurangigupta106@gmail.com

How to create video for small business marketing
2021-08-12 11:00 - 12:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/d3gHl6eA
Have you wanted to do more video for your business but are camera shy? Are you overwhelmed by the tech? Do you freeze up and don’t know what to say?
You have everything you need to create successful business videos now. Your cellphone is a powerful tool for creating videos. Social media is a key outlet for using videos to connect with your audience. Join us and learn tips for getting started with video for business. Your audience is wanting stronger connections with you and video is the key!
What you will learn in this webinar:

How to use your cell phone to create marketing videos.
The benefits of Live video for social media.
Script tips for your video.
Basic home ‘studio’ setup.
Tips for being camera ready (and overcoming the jitters).
How video can help you create better relationships with your customers.

Instructions:
A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register.
Our Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/

New SBA PPP Forgiveness Portal Webinar
2021-08-11 14:00 - 15:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/PPPPortal2
Join 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.
The webinar will review:

Who is eligible to use the SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal
What information you will need
How to create a login and apply for forgiveness
Where to get help with your application

NOTE: 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.
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 receive an email link to the recording.

Start a Business in Washington Workshop
2021-08-10 14:00 - 15:00
Register online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-requirements-and-resources-sbrr-start-a-business-in-wa-tickets-141381587133
This free, 60 min. webinar will give you a strong foundation for starting a business in Washington.
Are you considering starting a business, or did you recently start one and still have lots of questions?
This free, one hour webinar will give you a strong foundation for starting a business in Washington. It covers planning, registration and licensing, and other regulatory requirements. You’ll connect with business liaisons from the Governor’s Office of Regulatory Innovation and Assistance, the Secretary of State’s Office, and the Departments of Revenue, Employment Security and Labor and Industries, who will also provide you information about many free or low-cost assistance programs.
Visit: www.business.wa.gov

Facebook Live: Ask Me Anything
2021-08-10 13:00 - 13:30
Register here: https://pxlme.me/FB2
Have a question about how Facebook tools can help grow your business? Join us for a live Q&A with a Facebook Small Business expert who can answer all your questions and help you with your digital marketing skills. You can also, send your questions to info@oneeastside.org.
Please note: our expert won’t be able to address your specific account level troubleshooting questions.
Join our OneEastside Facebook page at 1:00 PM on August 10th!

Reopening in the New Normal: Using the Smart WA Decision Tool to Increase Consumer Confidence in Customer-Facing Industries
2021-08-05 13:00 - 14:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/smartwa1

Washington 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.
View the SmartWA Decision Support Tool
Click here to watch an informational video
Speakers will provide a demo of the tool and show how it can be used to inform business re-opening policy.
About the Smart WA Decision Tool
The 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.
The 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.

Speakers include:
Sandra O. Archibald
Founding Member, Restart Partners
Dean Emerita and Professor, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington

Lisa Goodman
Founding Member, Restart Partners

Are you Ready to Start a Business?
2021-08-05 11:00 - 12:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/n_rSU3-O
Are you looking to start up a business but have no experience running one? Do you have an idea you are excited about and want insight into how to get started? Join Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor, Mia Johnstone, to hear about the basics of starting a business.

Topics that will be covered:

Identify reasons for starting a business
Self analyze your readiness for running a business
Understand the conditions of running a business (ie possible long hours, stress management…)
Brick and mortar business vs consulting/online business and their different levels of risk.
Financial basics for starting a business

Instructors:
Mia Johnstone is a Washington Small Business Development Center Advisor. She loves copywriting, customer relationships, solid branding, and beautiful photography. She has an MBA and serves Mason, Pacific, and Grays Harbor County small businesses with Washington SBDC advising services.
Julia Lara is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor and an experienced retail business owner. She graduated from the University of Washington where she studied American History and Political Science, with an emphasis is Economics. She has an MBA from EWU.

Instructions:
A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants before the event. Zoom security protocols require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. Create a Zoom account at https://zoom.us/. Test zoom at https://zoom.us/test

Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness Through New SBA Direct Portal - 1:00 PM
2021-08-03 13:00 - 14:00
Register here: https://pxlme.me/ky0wSgGM
Join the SBA Seattle District office to learn about the new PPP forgiveness application process for certain borrowers with PPP loans of $150,000 or less.
During this free webinar you will learn:

Who is eligible to use the SBA Forgiveness Portal
What information you will need
How to create a login and apply for forgiveness
Where to get help with your application

Black-Owned Business Excellence: Fund Your Business Growth
2021-08-03 10:00 - 11:30
Register here: https://bit.ly/bobe2021
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 Funding Your Business Growth.
Fund Your Business Growth – Come and identify ways to maximize your cash flow and ensure you have the necessary working capital to continue operations. Get insight into the NEW! FLEX FUND and learn about business credit and other sources of financing to expand, start and maximize your business development.
Larry Gilmore of Clear Blu Capital Group will discuss alternative funding sources and give examples of how he has helped local entrepreneurs purchase land with zero % interest for 18 months!
Stephanie Cholmondeley is a serial social entrepreneur with lots of experience with raising funds for her business endeavors and she will share the pros and cons of each.
Reggie K Moore will discuss his hope to invest in the Black-Owned Business ecosystem and assist entrepreneurs with assessing much-needed capital to grow.
Theo Martin of Island Soul is a restauranteur who left his career at Nordstrom after 18 years. He has built a successful business that had its share of experiences when attempting capital infusion.

Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness Through New SBA Direct Portal - 9:00 AM
2021-08-03 09:00 - 10:00

Succession Planning - Webinar
2021-07-27 17:30 - 19:00
Register online: https://communities-rise.org
As a business owner, your business can mean the world to you, and that’s why it’s so important to create a succession plan. We put together this training and a toolkit to help you succession plan with ease.
What is succession planning? A succession plan helps business owners plan for what would happen in the case of the owner’s retirement, disability, or death. Not having a plan can result in family fighting over control, and in some cases can leave the community without a cornerstone business. A plan takes into consideration who will own and manage the business after the owner leaves, and minimizes the tax impact of the transfer of business ownership.
Speakers:
Nisha Nariya, Perkins Coie
Peter Smith, Apex Law Group
Tara Vitale, Apex Law Group
The Succession Planning Toolkit is the result of a collaboration between City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, Perkins Coie, The Apex Law Group and Communities Rise. We would like to thank the City of Seattle, Office of Economic Development for their partnership and resources to create this Toolkit. We would also like to thank the following attorneys who graciously provided their time and knowledge to create the content of this Toolkit:
Nisha Nariya, Perkins Coie
Peter Smith, Apex Law Group
Tara Vitale, Apex Law Group
Scott Wallace, Perkins Coie

How to Get More Leads and Increase Your Sales
2021-07-27 13:00 - 14:30
Register here: https://pxlme.me/9ijKzs16
Business owners almost always want more leads, and more sales. But how do you get them? In this webinar, we’ll discuss strategies and tools you can use to get more leads, as well as techniques for converting more prospects into buyers. We’ll discuss the distinction between marketing and sales, and how to effectively use both to increase your sales.
The presenter, Liz Jamieson, is a Washington Small Business Development Center Certified Business Advisor. Liz owned her own web site design and development firm and has extensive experience coaching entrepreneurs in marketing, business planning and leadership. See more about Liz at wsbdc.org/ellensburg/ . This training is offered as part of the partnership between the Washington Small Business Development Centers and the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.
Instructions:
A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register.
Our Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/
