Events and Training

SAVE THE DATE: Federal Stimulus Webinars

The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County and partner agencies will be hosting webinars with latest information on applying for the enhanced benefits of the recently approved federal government business stimulus related to the pandemic.  Save the date for January 14.  You may attend at either 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m..  More information to be posted.

Here is the registration link for the webinar:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-ready-for-the-second-round-of-ppp-tickets-135725168633

Business Plan in a Day

Commercial Lease Support Webinar

In partnership with the MBDA-Tacoma Business Center, OnPoint Real Estate Services is planning an Instagram live webinar session on January 27^th, 2021 at 10 AM PST to provide information on Commercial Lease Support as part of their CARES Act Small Business Resiliency Program.

SBDC 2021 Business Planning webinar

SBDC wants to help you develop your financial goals and projections for 2021. Will your business survive if the economy continues at this rate? Can you afford to give your employees/self a bonus or raise? Are you charging enough to break even?

You don’t need your accountant to answer these questions for you. SBDC’s webinar will help you with setting your business and yourself up for success in 2021. Register to join us LIVE and/or receive the REPLAY.

Please register to attend HERE >> Business Finance: Setting Financial Goals and Projections

We also have these webinars available

• Understanding Financial Statements with a CPA
• Business Contract Overview with an Attorney
• Business Contract Terminology with an Attorney
• Black-Owned Business Excellence Panel and Training
• Business Credit
• Business Structure with a CPA
• Lease Agreements with an Attorney
• [../conferences/99271324]Estate Planning with an Attorney

GVS Bootcamp

Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub Skills Training

Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have partnered and committed $25 million to offering free skills training for the top 10 jobs in the technology sector.  Take advantage of the economic pivot to the digital economy! From now through March, 2021 access free resources to achieve certification in some of Microsoft’s most marketable skills, coaching and support to build a resume, get connected to valuable networks and interview practice.  These trainings are aimed at high-paying growth positions that do not require a 4-year degree.  If you have been impacted by Covid19 through a layoff or other circumstances, you may be eligible for discounted Microsoft certification for a limited time.

Find out more at aka.ms/MyLearningPath

Contracting with the City of Tacoma

LEARN ABOUT:

City contracting practices

Product & Services that the City buys

The City of Tacoma Equity in Contracting Code

Small business technical assistance/resources

How to complete WA OMWBE certification

WHEN:

Last Monday of every month starting in January, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.  One hour with an optional 30 minute certification session.  Use the link below to attend.

https://zoom.us/j/92866513610?pwd=dU42a2lHbEd6L3Ayd3lpUUZONlI0UT09

Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber COVID-19 Conference Calls/Webinars

COVID-19 BUSINESS INFO SERIES

Join the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber for in-depth panel discussions of issues for our businesses that have arisen due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

View upcoming webinars dates and register here.

Business Idea and Pitch Competition

William Factory Incubator

April 21, 2021 – 3-5 p.m. om Zoom

Applications due January 31, 2021

$1000 cash prize plus co-working office space, professional support and media recognition.

For information and to apply go to https://williamfactory.com

2021 Free Tax and Licensing Workshops

The City of Tacoma offers a series of free tax and licensing workshops for Tacoma business owners and tax preparers.

Click here to view upcoming workshop dates and register.

Completed presentations will be uploaded to the City’s webpage.

SBA's Money Smart for Small Businesses

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Money Smart for Small Business (MSSB) provides an introduction to topics related to starting and managing a business. MSSB was developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The materials are available for immediate download at Money Smart – Teach – For Small Business.

This instructor-led curriculum consists of 13 modules in English and Spanish that can be downloaded (catalog.fdic.gov) or ordered in CD format (catalog.fdic.gov).

Organizational Event Calendars

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of agencies offering small business training and development opportunities. Please explore the sites below to see upcoming events:

• William Factory Small Business Incubator Calendar
• Washington State L&I Workshops and Training Center
• Minority Business Development Agency Event Calendar
• Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Of Commerce Event Calendar
• The World Trade Center Tacoma Event Page
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Event Page
• Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Briefing Workshops
  • Events at Bottom of Page
• The Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Event Calendar
• Washington Center For Women In Business Event Calendar
• Invista Performance Solutions Courses
• Veterans Business Outreach Center Region X (Business Impact NW) Courses
• Economic Alliance Snohomish County

Organizational Resources

Please explore below to see what resources are offered by the following organizations:

• Washington State Business Hub
• Pierce County Libraries (Job And Business Center) Resources
  • Access with Pierce County Library Card
• Tacoma Library Business Resources
  • Access with Tacoma Library Card
• City Of Tacoma Office Of Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
  • Contact: Carrie Lynn Phone: 253.591.5224 Email: clynn@ci.tacoma.wa.us
• City Of Tacoma Business Marketing Data Services
  • Contact: Carol Wolfe Phone: 253.591.5384 Email: cwolfe@cityoftacoma.org