Topics include a panel on financing (both traditional and alternative) and a roundtable on writers as entrepreneurs and features Taj Benford (Seattle Credit Union), Robert Williams (Rainier Valley Community Development Fund), Kristina Clark (Loving Room), Joyce Chen (The Seventh Wave), Marcus Harrison Green (South Seattle Emerald/The Seattle Times), and Angela Garbes ("Essential Labor"). This event […]

About this event The Reverse Vendor Trade Show is an annual event hosted by the City of Seattle to allow vendors the opportunity to introduce themselves to a variety of City department representatives. This year's event will be located at: Tabor 100, 7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188. Vendors can learn about […]

The Government Marketplace is very competitive which makes it even more important to understand how to write a compelling proposal.  Successful firms which win public sector contracts approach proposal development using a repeatable process. This is the third in a series of workshops PTAC developed for small businesses. You will learn how to:       Review […]

Join staff from the Seattle SBA office to learn valuable information on borrowing money to start or grow your small business. The SBA offers a wide range of loan programs whether your business needs $500 or $5 million, our network is here to help. Important topics we will cover include: Overview of SBA loan Programs […]

Description: Learn how to access the SBA’s Capital Access Financial System to review your SBA loan information including your payment activity, your loan balance, your monthly payment amount, your due date, and how to make a payment.  Updates on SBA programs will also be provided. Presenters: Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor Janie Sacco, Marketing and […]

This presentation will introduce you to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The presentation is high level and informal. We encourage you to bring your questions and discuss possibilities and next steps. Intended Audience: Small businesses or startups who are developing innovative technology and who may be interested in selling that technology to federal […]

Seattle Children's Hospital is excited to partner with Smart Simple Marketing for a special interactive workshop to teach you how, as a diverse business owner, you can scale your business by supporting healthcare organizations, including Seattle Children's Hospital. IN THIS INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP WE WILL BE COVERING: A briefing on current trends in the healthcare industry […]

What are the different federal contracting certifications? Are you interested in growing your small business by selling to the federal government? Did you know the United States government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world? Join SBA Seattle District staff to learn about the small business certifications that may help you […]