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Please see below for webinars and online workshops.
For business resources, news, and updates related to the Coronavirus pandemic see MBDA-Tacoma COVID-19 Business Information & Resources.
Recurring Online Webinars and Training Series
*NEW* PTAC & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up
Every first Friday of each month
EASC/PTAC Friday Follow-up is an open forum, round table for businesses to get answers from your local PTAC counselor. Bring your questions regarding government contracting and learn from knowledgeable Small Business Experts. Janet Toth with the Small Business Development Center will be with us to share her knowledge about growing your business.
*NEW* L&I Employment Standards/Wage & Hour Rules ON DEMAND [SBDC]
Online video recording on demand
Join the Washington SBDC to receive basic employer information for employers in Washington state. This webinar will be help current employers check to see if they are covering the bases and is essential for new and pivoting employers. Considerations from hiring independent contractors to minimum wage, overtime (including recent rule changes), paid sick leave & protected leave, Equal pay Act, worker protections.
*NEW* Supply Chain Development [Chicago MBDA Export Center]
October 5 - 8, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
Grow your company's sales and revenue in this four-day training on how to manage your supply chain for exporting your manufactured goods overseas. Fee: $49. Use Promo Code "Email30" for 30% off.
*NEW* ScaleUp Training Series: The Accelerated COVID-19 Edition
October 8 - November 12, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Are you a minority, veteran, woman owned, or rural business interested in optimizing operational strategies that will create resiliency and sustainability for your business in the face of a global pandemic? Join us for this accelerated FREE online training series Oct 8 - Nov 12.
Course topics include: Creating operational systems for your pivot and beyond; Thinking more strategically about growth; Strengthening your product and/or service; Increasing revenue in a shifting market; Creating a profitable and resilient marketing strategy; Creating your own competitive advantage.
*NEW* The SBIR/STTR Program: Finding and Winning Contracts and Grants for Innovative Technology Development (Series) [Govology]
October 8, October 13, October 15, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The SBIR/STTR Program could be a very valuable source of non-dilutive capital for your innovative small business. If you are an innovative small business with R&D projects in your pipeline, the Program may be of benefit to support commercialization goals. This series will take companies interested in winning contracts and grants via the SBIR/STTR program through all the critical elements that lead to success.
*NEW* By Black Conference [U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.]
October 14 - 16, Various Times
By Black Conference: EVERYTHING you need to grow your business, advocate for Black-owned businesses, and to cultivate the next generation of Black entrepreneurs will be shared during the By Black Conference. Join us online as we provide tools of empowerment from our global network of black owned media outlets and businesses.
*NEW* SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness [First Citizens Bank]
Various dates, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Register by clicking on the desired date:
October 14 | October 22
Join the SBA Portland District Deputy Director Samuel Goldstein and Certified Public Accountant Chris Lewis from Lewis Group CPAS for a Zoom meeting hosted by First Citizens Bank to get the answers to your PPP loan forgiveness questions. The presentation will review the new forgiveness guidelines and what impacts this program may have on your tax liabilities.
Small Business Requirements and Resources (SBRR) COVID-19 Impact Webinar [Small Business Liaison Team]
October 15, November 18, December 10, Various Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us into unprecedented times, and State and federal leaders have had to react for the health of our people and economy. This webinar provides a quick overview of some of the state responses, resources, and other impacts affecting small businesses. This two hour webinar provides an important overview of some of the state responses, resources and other impacts affecting small businesses.
*NEW* Dissecting an RFQ - Two-Day Webinar [PTAC]
Registration for each day: October 19 | October 20
This workshop provides the information and tools to extract the important parts of an RFQ and create useful tools for future RFQ's and RFP's. You will learn how to: Read through a Request for Quote (RFQ); Identify all the important elements needed to be Responsive; Develop a list of Required Deliverables with content. You will gain a deeper understanding of what’s needed to deliver a compliant and responsive proposal in the Government Marketplace.
*NEW* 2020 South Sound Summit
October 19 - October 22
This year's South Sound Summit promises to be like no other. Our new virtual venue allows attendees and sponsors to see who's attending, learn about the speakers, visit the exhibitors, and plan their day. Sponsors get to exhibit, receive a list of attendees, have personal meetings with interested parties, and even keep track and organize leads.
*NEW* Navigating Federal Government Contracts Northwest 2020
October 20 - 22, 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM each day
This fourth annual seminar, co-hosted by PNDC, AGC of WA, Washington PTAC, and Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, is designed to help navigate the rough seas of doing business with the federal government in the "new normal." Introduction to the Brand New 8(a) and SBA Mentor-Protégé Program, Final Rules, and Other Major Changes to SBA’s Government Contracting Programs, and more.
How To Do Business with City of Tacoma - Zoom Webinar
Every last Monday of the month, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
October 26, November 30
This virtual workshop is a comprehensive orientation on how to do business with the City of Tacoma. Learn about the City’s contracting process, find out if the City buys the type of products/services you offer; get information about the Equity in Contracting code; learn about small business technical assistance/resources; and get assistance on how to complete the State’s OMWBE certification.
*NEW* ACE Export Compliance Seminar [Export.gov]
October 28 - 29, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Census Bureau for a two-part webinar series featuring U.S. Government experts who will present on a wide range of export compliance topics that are critical to your company's success.
How To Do Business with King County - Online Orientation Webinars
Select a category to register for one of the dates listed below. Learn more about doing business with King County here.
COVID-19 BUSINESS INFO SERIES Webinar [Tacoma Pierce County Chamber]
Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM as long as there is a need
Please join Tacoma Pierce County Chamber’s panel for an in-depth discussion of issues for our businesses that have arisen due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This series of calls will continue each Monday, Wednesday, & Friday as long as there is a need. Missed a Previous Call? Need next call info? Visit the Chamber’s COVID-19 Resource Page for more information.
*NEW* Laying the Groundwork: An Introduction to Government Contracting (Thurston County) [PTAC]
Last Friday of each month
For small business owners who know nothing about government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting is in your future.
How to Sell on Amazon: Amazon Small Business Academy [Amazon]
Amazon is hosting a series of webinars designed for small business owners and their employees to hear best practices for successful selling in Amazon stores. Each webinar will include an interactive Q&A session. Click here to see all webinars.
Online Webinars and Training for October 2020
Doing Business with the City of Seattle - Online
October 2, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Is your firm interested in doing business with the City of Seattle ? Do you want to learn more about how City purchasing and contracting works? Join us at our online Doing Business with the City of Seattle event to meet Purchasing and Contracting staff who are part of our purchasing, consultant contracting and construction/public works teams. We will hold three sessions at once so choose the one you’re interested in! Direct link to join meting.
Doing Business with the City of Seattle - Online in SPANISH
October 2, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Is your firm interested in doing business with the City of Seattle ? Do you want to learn more about how City purchasing and contracting works? Join us at our online Doing Business with the City of Seattle event to meet Purchasing and Contracting staff who are part of our purchasing, consultant contracting and construction/public works teams. We will hold three sessions at once so choose the one you’re interested in! Direct link to join meeting
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Small Business Outreach Event [PTAC]
October 6, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Northwestern Division (CENWD) of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a small business outreach event, hosted by the Procurement Technical Assistance Center. The event will feature presentations from the following districts: Omaha District (CENWO), Kanas City District (CENWK), Seattle District (CENWS), Portland District (CENWP), and Walla Walla District (CENWW). The event is offered at no cost.
Pacific Northwest ITAR & EAR Compliance Conference-PNDC
October 7, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
U.S. Commercial Service, Export Council of Oregon, and Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition are hosting this annual program that covers updates and advice to assist Northwest companies in complying with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other related export controls.
Understanding Financial Statements [SCORE]
October 7, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how to read and understand financial statements. Understand how they apply to your business situation and what the various parts of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement mean. Learn how to evaluate the financial health of your business through the analysis of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
Marketing Part 1: Developing and Promoting Your Product or Service to Sell More! [SCORE]
October 7, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You've developed a wonderful new product or service. Great! Now you need to find customers and get them to buy it. You do that by identifying your target market, creating your value proposition, marketing message and then by creating a promotional plan. Do all those in this interactive workshop.
Procurement Power Hour - Potential Opportunities at Hanford, Mentor-Protege (Kennewick) [PTAC]
October 8, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Procurement Power Hour, sponsored by Jacobs, is a monthly program designed to connect government contractors/subcontractors with like-minded peers and procurement professionals to discuss ideas, challenges, success, and more, to advance their success in the government contracting arena. Our conversation will revolve around the SBA’s All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program, including potential opportunities this program presents, challenges with taking part in it, ideas for identifying a mentor (or protégé), and much more.
Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours (Online) [SCORE]
October 8, 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
You have a great business idea, but what’s the next step in starting the business? Join other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop in which you will first write your “Unique Value Statement” that concisely describes your product or service and its value. Then using the “Lean Canvas,” write a draft one-page business plan – all in three hours!
Doing Business with Bureau of Reclamation [PTAC]
October 9, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join representatives from the Pacific Northwest region of the Bureau of Reclamation who will provide information about what they buy, how they buy, and more. This event is brought to you through a joint effort by Washington PTAC, Idaho PTAC, and Oregon's PTAC, The Government Contracting Assistance Center.
Laying the Groundwork - Government Procurement Basics [PTAC]
October 9, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. We will cover the basics of government procurement including: Who are you selling to? What are they buying? How do they buy it?
How to Mitigate Safety Risk in a Time of Pandemic [MBDA]
October 13, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join the Atlanta MBDA and Tacoma MBDA Business Centers, along with GA Tech's SHES and learn about workplace safety in the era of COVID-19. See flyer for more information.
Government Contracting 101 [PTAC]
October 13, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Grab your lunch and come join us for Government Contracting 101 Webinar – Growing your business through government contracts can be a bit daunting at first. Discover tools and information that can help you determine who in state and local government buys what you sell, how they buy it, and how you can prepare your firm to succeed in the public marketplace. You’ll also be introduced to certifications and resources that may help you gain an edge on the competition.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan(EIDL) Funding: Insight into Compliance and Forgiveness
October 14, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for this digital webinar to gain valuable information about the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Disaster Injury Loan. See flyer for more information.
Ethics in Government Contracting - Silverdale ZOOM [PTAC]
October 14, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Ethics and government contracting -- how do these work together? What are the rules you are required to follow and what are the consequences if you don't. Hear from a seasoned contracting officer who can share his lessons learned; what not to do and what you should do.
AGC of Washington's Federal Facilities Three-Year Outlook [AGC WA]
October 14, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
This is an annual event that is marketed to Association of General Contractors (AGC) contractors who do Federal work and is open to ALL (member & non-member) SBE & DBE contractors. Microsoft Teams Meeting.
Marketing Part 2: Pricing Your Product or Service to Sell & Getting Your Business Online [SCORE]
October 14, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nothing hurts the profitability of your business more than choosing the wrong price for your products or services. In this workshop, we show you a process for pricing your products. Since pricing a service is very different than a product, we cover the separate process for pricing your services. We also show you how to get your business online.
Talking To Your (Racist) Family About Race
October 15, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
An overdue conversation about overdue conversations with the people closest to us. If you've been feeling like there's a missing piece to your anti-racist puzzle, it might be time to gather the courage to talk to your own family about racism. In this conversation, we'll talk about tools, language, and strategy for having some of the hardest conversations of your life.
Making Payroll Simple with Gusto! [SCORE]
October 16, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
You’ve hired your first employee. Great! But now you need to pay the person. There’s a multitude of payroll applications on the market to help you, but you need to choose. Look no further! Here’s a workshop that provides you unbiased information on the top payroll apps, showing you which is the best and how to operate it!
Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses (Online) [SCORE]
October 17, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Do you want to know the 10 key strategies small business owners can use reduce their Federal and Washington taxes on their businesses and themselves? Do you want to see how other small business owners have used these to save lots of taxes? If you answered "yes", you need to attend this workshop which is specifically designed to save you money!
Market Research - USA Spending [PTAC]
October 20, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
One of the first things a business needs to do when approching government contracting is to decide whether or not it is a good fit for the company. Market research is on of the tools you can use to help determine that. Questions you may ask yourself: Who buys what I sell? How do they buy it? How often? Come learn how to conduct market research to find out what agencies are buying the procducts or services you sell.
Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners (Online) [SCORE]
October 20, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
You've started a new small business. Great! Or you've been in business for some time. Yet you feel you may not be paying all your taxes properly. Look no further! Here's a workshop that provides you the essential information about Federal, Washington, and local taxes you need to know for your business, plus how to report them and pay them!
Business Transition Workshop – Planning your exit amidst COVID-19 [SBDC]
October 21, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a webinar featuring a panel of industry experts to guide you through the decision-making process of transitioning your business. Whether you are retiring, transitioning ownership, or selling your business, we will discuss some valuable considerations.
Financial Basics for New Small Businesses (Online) [SCORE]
October 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You're starting a new business or are just starting your business. Great!! But, you're worried about what will your sales be? Or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow. And the worst of it all, you're all alone in your business!! If you need help in any of these areas, this workshop is for you!
Selecting a Version of QuickBooks [SBDC]
October 27, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Since there is no “right” QuickBooks solution, we will compare the many versions of QuickBooks and contrast their feature availability and appearance. We will look at what is available in all versions and identify those limited to specific versions. We’ll also discuss some basic workflows for recording transactions into QuickBooks.
PTAC/SBDC: Learn More about Government Contracts for Small Business
October 29, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join experts from the SBA’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at a monthly roundtable to learn more about government contracting and how your business can qualify. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions and get answers!
Laying the Groundwork: Basics of Govt Contracting [PTAC]
October 30, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This informal on line discussion class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. We will cover the basics of government procurement including: Who are you selling to? What are they buying? How do they buy it?
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