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Take your Business International
Join the EDC and EFACWA for a lively discussion May 11th from10a-noon, with renowned author Jim Foley, and learn more about exporting your business’s goods and services. Contact our office to learn more: info@sanjuansedc.org, (360) 378-2906.
El EDC y el SBDC ofrecerán una introducción a talleres y recursos en español
Únase al Consejo de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de San Juan (EDC por sus siglas en inglés) y al Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Washington (SBDC por sus siglas en inglés) para una introducción a los seminarios web de negocios del SBDC que se ofrecen en español, y una discusión dirigida por la experta asesora comercial Lorena Lowell, el miércoles 17 de mayo de 2022 a las 4:00 p. m. en la sala de reuniones de la Biblioteca Pública de San Juan, o para registrarse en línea por Zoom.
Detalles: El taller se llevará a cabo en persona el miércoles 17 de mayo de 2022 a las 4:00 p.m. en la sala de reuniones de la Biblioteca Pública de San Juan, o para registrarse en línea por Zoom, por favor, llame a la oficina del EDC (360) 378-2906 o envíenos un correo electrónico a info@sanjuansedc.org.
INSPIRE Virtual Women’s Business Conference
The 6th annual Washington Center for Women in Business (WCWB) INSPIRE Virtual Women’s Business Conference is May 12th.
INSPIRE was founded to create a radically inclusive space to talk about things like resiliency and trust among women, and each speaker will bring their own very real experience to the table. This conference is centered on identifying strategies for women to support other women.
This year focuses on Washington women in leadership, technical assistance and tips for growing businesses. Tickets are only $25 and are available here.
Creating Dreams Webinar May 12th
Are you fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work?
Bobbie Bailey, CEO and founder of M Agency joins us Thursday, May 12th at 11:30am PDT for a free pre-event #CelebratingDreams webinar to show you how to find success through meaningful and results-driven marketing.
Don’t miss out: Register Here:.
Open House-Sherwood Community Services
Sherwood Community Services, the new Employment agency in San Juan County matches individuals who experience any kind of a disability with employers seeking to hire. We provide Supported Employment and work with both local businesses to learn their specific needs and residents who are looking for meaningful employment. On Tuesday, May 17th, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. we are hosting a Meet and Greet via Zoom to introduce ourselves and offer our assistance with staffing up in the county. Register Here
Update on Fire Recovery
A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone that has donated to the Fire Recovery Fund. We’re almost there for the $10,000 match! Donate to help get our businesses back on their feet and have your donation matched 100%. www.sanjuansedc.org/fire-recovery
May Classes Through Score
Learn from experts with SCORE’S small business training workshops and webinars.
Click here to learn more and register: Local Workshops | SCORE
Job Fair Job Postings
Businesses and workers joined the EDC for a Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, April 21st, and we’ve posted their jobs on our site. Click here to see participants’ job openings.
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