Business Enterprise Startup Training (BEST)
Center for Business & InnovationBEST is an online course that guides new entrepreneurs through the process of starting a successful business.
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Business Resource Hotline
Center for Business & InnovationFree Business Resource Hotline. Just call the number during business hours (M-F 9:30 am - 3:30 pm PST) and a live person will assist you with your questions and direct you to current resources available in Washington State..
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Business TuneUp
Center for Business & InnovationBusiness TuneUp is an online course developed for early growth stage businesses. Business TuneUp helps businesses setup tools for success.
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City of Lacey Business Startup Training
Center for Business & InnovationThe City of Lacey in partnership with the Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation is offering scholarships for Business Startup Training.
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City of Olympia Business Growth and Startup Support
Center for Business & InnovationThe City of Olympia provides scholarships and grant funding for many of the programs of the Center for Business & Innovation for existing businesses and startups in Olympia.
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City of Tumwater Business Startup Training
Center for Business & InnovationThe City of Tumwater in partnership with the Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation is offering scholarships for Business Startup Training.
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Green Business Startup Training
Green Business Startup Training is a course tailored to the unique aspects of starting an environmentally responsible/friendly business.
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INSPIRE Women’s Business Conference
Washington Center for Women in BusinessAnnual conference that focuses on providing aspiring and current women business owners with tangible tools they can use to succeed. The conference also provides an excellent networking opportunity for women to connect with Washington business leaders.
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Intro to Business Startup
Center for Business & InnovationThis no cost course is intended to help get you started on the right path for your entrepreneurial journey. It will present 8 steps for you to take to start your business.
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Lacey MakerSpace
Lacey MakerSpaceThe Lacey MakerSpace is a workshop for builders and inventors. Located on the St. Martin’s University Campus in Zaverl Hall the space serves as a catalyst for economic growth. The Lacey MakerSpace benefits the community by providing access to advanced design and fabrication tools, business and education resources, and skill development.
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Lacey/Olympia SBDC Entrepreneur Video Series
Lacey/Olympia Small Business Development CenterThe Lacey/Olympia Small Business Development Center as created as series of video to help guide entrepreneurs through various stages of their business journey
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Let’s Talk Business
Washington Center for Women in BusinessThe WCWB presents a no cost bi-monthly webinars series featuring business professionals from across the State of Washington with various expertise.
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Market Research
The Thurston EDC CB&I has the ability to provide market research that can give businesses access to economic data and subject matter expertise for the local economy. Market research products developed by the research director can help businesses understand local economic markets. Research can provide businesses with anything from setting employee wages to industry trends and consumer demand.
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Property Search and Site Selection
Center for Business & InnovationAre you looking for a new location in Thurston County but need a little help? Use our GIS map of listed available properties in Thurston County Zoom Prospector site selector.
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Quick Startup Program
Washington Center for Women in BusinessAre you a woman-identified entrepreneur with a vision to thrive in the digital marketplace? Quick Startup is here to turn your dreams into reality!
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SPSCC Corporate and Continuing Education
Noncredit courses through CCE are designed to help you grow personally and professionally. While you won't earn college credit, many courses can help you reach continuing education requirements for your job or industry certification.
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ScaleUp Business Training
ScaleUp Business TrainingThis advanced business training is delivered through 3 key components: The ScaleUp Washington online learning environment, live instructional sessions with peer roundtable discussions, and direct mentorship through our weekly Study Hall program. Work on your business rather than in your business, the path to seven figures starts here!
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Small Business Development Center Business Advising
Lacey/Olympia Small Business Development CenterThe Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a network of more than 30 expert business advisors working in communities across the state to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business. The SBDC provides confidential, no-cost advising for all stages of business development.
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WCWB Business Coaching
Washington Center for Women in BusinessThe WCWB offers no cost one-on-one business coaching with professionals experienced in business startup, finance, accounting, marketing, and operations.
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Washington APEX Accelerator
Washington APEX AcceleratorThe Washington APEX Accelerator assists businesses through the government-contracting marketplace.
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