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.
The Working Washington Round 4 Grants portal opens March 29th and closes April 9th. Find information and application at https://commercegrants.com/
This webinar will cover the qualifications and process to apply for the new round of small business grants the governor and state legislature have approved.
Technical service providers are encouraged to attend.
Time may be extended for Q and A
Presenters:
Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
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/
Description:
This webinar will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions.
Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements:
Topics Covered:
PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information
The PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Required Docs
Simplified Process for PPP loans under $150,000
Effect of the EIDL Advance
Retro-active elements of the new legislation
What you will need to be most successful in obtaining loan forgiveness
This webinar will be presented bi-weekly as needed.
Presenters:
Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
Janie Sacco, Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Mark Costello, Deputy District Director, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
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/
Description:
New Coronavirus relief provisions were signed into law on December 27th, 2020. This training webinar will cover key elements of the legislation with a focus on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loans) and the application process:
Covered:
SBA Debt relief and other programs
EIDL & EIDL Advance
Special lending accessibility in the new legislation for certain businesses
Update on how and where to apply for a new or additional PPP
Allowed uses for the PPP loans
Eligibility for the PPP, how to prepare and work with your lender
Key improvements and changes to the PPP
Preparation for loan forgiveness
Where to get additional help
Technical assistance providers for bi-lingual and underserved small businesses are encouraged to attend.
Q and A will be covered as time allows.
This webinar will be repeated bi-weekly as needed.
Presenters:
Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
Janie Sacco, Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Mark Costello, Deputy District Director, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
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/
This event was originally scheduled November 24th. The new date is December 15th at 9:00 AM
How are successful food service businesses pivoting to survive the current times?
This webinar will give the food service manager ideas on how to adapt their business to deal with an ever-changing environment because of COVID-19. The discussion includes adapting and innovating how food service operations do business.
We will look at what others in the industry are doing to capture new markets and ways of doing business.
We will also discuss the managers/owner’s responsibility to monitor the financial health of the company.
Lastly, are you ready for a new normal?
This webinar will be presented by John Morosco.
John Morosco is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. He has extensive experience managing restaurants, hotels, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. He owned an Italian restaurant.
John taught hospitality and business courses at the University of the Virgin Islands, where he was an assistant professor. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism from Florida International University and a Master of Public Administration in Long-Term Care from the University of New Haven. See more about John here https://wsbdc.org/wenatchee-john-morosco/
With restricted occupancy rates, stay home stay healthy orders, political/social unrest, and rising COVID19 test results, it is harder to service clients face-to-face during this time. Additionally, some customers may not be in close proximity to your local business. Being online can increase your sales/revenues to customers you wouldn’t normally be attractive to. There are a few different ways you can get your business online successfully. It may even be possible by using an affiliate to do it for you.
Globally, online sales are anticipated to reach $4.2 trillion this year. Currently, 76% of US consumers shop online. Experts say there will be more than 300 million online shoppers in the US by 2023. If you aren’t selling online, it is likely you are leaving tons of money on the table.
While eCommerce is not for everyone. This workshop will help you discover if it is for you. If you need assistance getting started or pivoting from some mistakes, this workshop will help you!
Discover if you’re digitally ready, what online platforms to consider, some potential benefits and sales strategies for your business, and where to turn for e-commerce help.
This webinar will give food service managers ideas on how to adapt their business to deal with an ever-changing environment because of COVID-19. The discussion includes adapting and innovating how food service operations do business.
This webinar will cover recent updates to SBA COVID-19 related PPP loan forgiveness application process.
Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will review the PPP Loan Forgiveness regulations and related applications and instructions including how it changes the rules related to owner compensation, FTE counts, the 24-week covered period, non-payroll costs and more.
Questions will be answered as time allows
Topics Covered:
EIDL and PPP Loan Update information
PPP Flexibility Act, forms, unforgiven loan info
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application process
Definitions of Payroll Use, Costs and Time Frame
Qualifying for Form EZ
Self Employed Individuals/Sole Proprietors
Definitions of Covered Period & PPP Basics
Lender Process for Loan Forgiveness & Safe Harbors
Documents needed to prove loan eligibility and forgiveness
Deduction of EIDL Advance from Loan Forgiveness
Representations, Certifications, Audits, Appeals
Step by Step Examples of the Loan Forgiveness Applications
Presenters:
Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
Janie Sacco, Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Mark Costello, Deputy District Director, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Instructions:
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