By Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) Description Please join fellow economic development, local government, port, business, tribal, workforce/education and community leaders from throughout Washington June 18-20, 2024 to learn and engage with expert speakers, legislators and professionals on the current state of Washington economic development and gain new tools and insights for economic development in your community. […]

Paying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right amount of taxes timely is the goal you want to achieve to give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on more important areas, like driving your business forward. This 2.5-hour workshop will help you learn about: ·      Federal taxes imposed on your business. ·      Federal […]

Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for your marketing your business in the new year? Not sure where your time is best spent? Are you following what everyone else is doing and hope it works for you too? A well-executed marketing plan will help you: Define your business with SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and […]

This workshop focuses on the Federal tax saving strategies that work best for small businesses, which are: ·      Electing S-Corporation status with the IRS. ·      Maximizing the deduction for business use of the home. ·      Demonstrating two ways you can compute the deduction for business use of personal vehicle. ·      Providing you examples of 7 different retirement plans and […]

The Federal and Washington state government's process to award a contract is likely nothing you've done before. There are numerous steps that you absolutely need to take to not only be considered, but also to be competitive in the process. This workshop will provide you with details on the tasks you need to perform to be successful, […]

In this episode of GovCon Coffee & Issues, Carroll Bernard and Michael LeJeune will discuss the deceptive allure of the “Middleman Strategy” in government contracting. They dissect its portrayal in social media versus the harsh realities, debunking myths and exposing its inherent flaws. From regulatory constraints to the challenges of niche specialization and vendor relationships, […]

Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on July 4, 2024) Date: June 27, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. PDT Duration: Approx. 90 minutes Instructor: Lisa Mundt, The Pulse of GovCon Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs *Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording. Cost: $85. Free for MBDA Clients. Contact us to learn how to to receive your special discount […]

Overview: Are you new to the world of surety bonds? Join us for "Surety Bonding 101," a comprehensive webinar designed to introduce you to the essential concepts and practical aspects of surety bonding. Whether you're a contractor, business owner, or simply interested in understanding how surety bonds work, this webinar will provide you with the […]

Identify your target market and attract more customers. Join our hands-on workshop with SCORE Volunteer Mary Sullivan. In this session, you'll: • Learn how to finalize the design of your product or service • Create a value proposition for your product or service • Draft a promotional plan for your business In this Marketing workshop, […]