Business Classes (Most Free) at the Economic Devlopment Council

From the Skagit Economic Development  Association

James McCafferty, Business Advisor with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, says, “With the longer days and thoughts of summer fun filling all of our heads, the coming months will offer fewer education sessions but we are still packing in a lot of business goodness into the equation. Check the below list carefully and make sure you mark your calendar (and register) now.

“This month’s tip for any business:  Did you know that we can create a simple tool to help you monitor the on-going health of your business?  It is as simple as entering a few numbers each month from your financials and watching for the green and red indicator lights.

“Remember…  unless otherwise listed all workshops are at the EDASC offices at 204 West Montgomery.  Register on-line at least 24 hours (although, why wait – do it now!) before the workshop at www.skagit.org.”

6/7 – Commercial Real Estate. In this session learn the tricks and tips to how to identify the ideal location for your business and what you need to know about commercial real estate negotiations.  Commercial real estate agreements are some of the most complicated legal documents you are likely to ever work with – it helps to know what you need to know.   Session presented in partnership with the Sedro Woolley Public Library and held at the Sedro Woolley Council Chambers at City Hall, 325 Metcalf Street.  FREE!  Noon – 1:30pm.

6/9 – Financing Myths and Legends. Call now for your free money!  If only it was this easy.  In this session explore the facts and fiction of financing for your business.  Leave with the knowledge to navigate the maze of options.  $10 member, $20 non-members.  Noon – 1:30pm.    Lunch provided.

6/14 – Planning and Financing a Business. A three and a half hour odyssey of what it takes to start and maintain a high performing business.  From financing to business plans this is a must do for anyone who has recently started or is considering to launch a business.  FREE! 1:00pm – 4:30pm.  Refreshments provided.

6/21 – Media Relations. There are messages you would like to send out and there are those that you would prefer not to.  In this session you will learn best practices of working with the media.  Session presented in partnership with the Sedro Woolley Public Library and held at the Sedro Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific Street.  FREE!  6:30pm – 8:00pm.

7/12 – Planning and Financing a Business. A three and a half hour odyssey of what it takes to start and maintain a high performing business.  From financing to business plans this is a must do for anyone who has recently started or is considering to launch a business.  FREE! 1:00pm – 4:30pm.  Refreshments provided.

7/19 – Questions Business Owners Should Ask. Straight from the school of you don’t know what you don’t know comes an exciting evening filled with your questions and those that you have never thought of asking.  Bring your questions, we are bringing our best thoughts.  Session presented in partnership with the Sedro Woolley Public Library and held at the Sedro Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific Street.  FREE!  6:30pm – 8:00pm.

For more information, contact James McCafferty at at  360-336-6114 Office, or 360-542-4024 Direct