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Navigating the New Normal — Virtual Washington State Biz Fair on 11/10/2020

Washington State’s 24th Annual Biz Fair is going virtual.  Current and aspiring small business owners in Washington State are encouraged to attend this all-day online event to learn about all aspects of small business management, including human resources best practices, packaging and pricing services, selling online and the basics of contracts and leases.

Among the many speakers at the event, Jay Lyman, one of the business information experts from Seattle Public Library, will discuss how to use the many free databases available from public libraries to gather data to help you make informed decisions about business planning, marketing, site location and market analysis.

For more information, visit the Biz Fair site and/or reach out via email to info@bizfair.org or simply call 206-235-8249.

Legal Assistance for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

If you are a small business or nonprofit with 50 or fewer employees, you can make an appointment for a free 60-minute legal consultation to discuss issues you may be facing a a result of COVID-19.  The consultations are being organized by Communities Rise and will take place via telephone or video conference.  The clinics are perfect to address topics surrounding:

  • Federal loans/grants
  • General employment (furloughs, layoffs, etc.)
  • Property leases
  • Insurance
  • Contracts
  • Business closure/dissolution
  • And many more…

For more details, CLICK HERE.  (Also available in SPANISH, CHINESE, and SOMALI.

To register, CLICK HERE.