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Biz Fair is a free, annual event for current and aspiring small business owners to learn about the programs, resources, and technical assistance available to help start and grow a small business. Biz Fair is the longest running all government and non-profit-run small business fair in Washington State.
In 2023, there will be events in two locations on the same day.
- Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Location: Pierce College Puyallup campus (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
- Location: Women’s Business Center of Spokane (time tbd)
August is #NationalBlackBusinessMonth, created in 2004 by historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. to bring attention to the needs of more than two million Black-owned businesses operating across America.
Here in Washington, Rudd's RUBB Initiative is eager to bring awareness, access, and education to Black Business Leaders during the month of August and beyond.
In 2021, Ezell’s Famous Chicken Co-Founders Lewis and Darnell Rudd, along with their sister Faye Stephens, in partnership with DoorDash and other partners in prosperity, introduced the Rudd’s R.U.B.B. (Raising Up Black Businesses) Initiative, a precedent-setting initiative designed to financially empower Black-owned businesses.
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Dept. of Health
Building Community Capacity for Equitable COVID-19 Recovery
DOH is offering a one-time funding opportunity for community-rooted organizations serving communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
There is $1.5 million in total funding. Organizations may receive up to $40,000 for projects that help improve equitable access, distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines, health information, and prevention resources.
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Free Contractor Registration Days
Are you a new construction contractor operating in Washington, or an existing construction contractor looking to refresh your knowledge on state requirements?
More than 25 different classes are offered on subjects including safety, managing your claims to control your workers' compensation costs, public works contracting, business planning, risk management, marketing and more.
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Small Business Outreach Partners Program
L&I contracts with organizations that have trusted relationships with small businesses and nonprofits (Small Business is defined as fifty or fewer than employees for this program). These contractors provide critical outreach and education about L&I requirements, resources, and services.
L&I’s Small Business Office expects to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) in mid-July 2023, with proposals due in mid-August.
It is anticipated that 15 – 30 contracts totaling approximately $1.8 million will be awarded for the period September 2023 through June 2025.
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Dept. of Commerce
Funding Opportunity for Early Learning Facilities
Funding for expanding, remodeling, purchasing, or constructing Early Learning Facilities (ELF) and classrooms necessary to support early learning opportunities for children from low-income households.
Applications are open to nonprofits, public entities, K-12 schools and districts, tribes, and for-profit businesses. Technical assistance is available!
Pre-Applications due: Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 5:00 PM
Now Accepting Applications for Firearm Violence Intervention & Prevention Planning Program Support Grants
The Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention (OFSVP) has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFP) soliciting applications from tribes, public agencies, or nonprofit community-based organizations (501(c)(3)).
The first RFP is designed to support firearm violence intervention programs to serve those at the highest risk of community firearm violence in Washington.
The second RFP will support community-led firearm violence prevention planning activities to generate programs and support for those at the highest risk of firearm violence in Washington.
Pre-applications due: Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, 11:59 PM
$79 Million in Relief Provided to Hospitality Sector Businesses
Commerce has finished distributing $79 million in grants to 1,493 hospitality sector businesses impacted by the pandemic.
A special THANK YOU to Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation & Development Authority and Friends of Little Saigon for hosting Commerce Director Mike Fong who was able to tour three local businesses in the Chinatown-International District that received hospitality awards.
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Secretary of State - Corporations & Charities Division
Fee Increase Effective Oct. 1st, 2023
In accordance with WAC 434-112, the following fees will be increasing on the 1st of October:
- Expedite Fees will be $100, and the Same Day Service fee will be $150.
- For-Profit Annual Report Fees will be $70, and Delinquent Report fees will be $85.
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Employment Security Dept.
Get Answers to Your Questions About SharedWork in a Live Webinar
Since 2021, more than 10,000 employers have signed up to attend our webinar series featuring programs of the Employment Security Department. Employers seeking to broaden and deepen their knowledge of programs including:
- SharedWork for layoff prevention
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- Paid Leave & WA Cares Programs
- Labor Market Information
- Unemployment Insurance Tax & Wage Reporting
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Dept. of Revenue
BLS Email Solution Saves Time, Paper, and Postage
To reduce response time and decrease costs, Business Licensing Service (BLS) now sends license documents, letters, and renewal notices by email to the address associated with licensee's Secure Access Washington (SAW) account.
What does this mean for you?
- Verify the email address in your SAW profile: Login Here
- If there is no SAW web logon associated with the account in My DOR, the license document would be mailed to the mailing address on file.
- To request a paper form by mail: Contact BLS
- To update your SAW email address: Click Here
Licensees can still see their license documents through their My DOR account and can reprint the license on demand.
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Office for Regulatory Innovation & Assistance
Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR) Free Workshops
The Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) is a partnership between 29 state agencies working together with local economic development partners to support and connect with business owners.
SBRR workshops are provided by the members of the SBLT. They will provide you with essential information and resources to help start or grow your business.
Outreach events are sponsored by the Small Business Liaison Team and hosted by local partners.
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Starting a Business in Washington
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Live via Zoom - Register Here.
Events • Meetings • Training • Calendars
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QuickBooks Online Basics
Are you an aspiring or established business owner looking to get started with QuickBooks? Are you trying to figure out what you’re doing but keep getting lost? Do you like bagels? Well, then this is the workshop for you!
Provided by the Greater Seattle SCORE:
- Thursday, August 17th,2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Live via Zoom
- Register Here
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