Upcoming Events

Celebration of Senior Lifestyles and Living

Monday, August 23, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Centennial Riverwalk Park
Front Ave & Main Street
Ferndale, WA
Event Flyer

The Innovation Resource Center (www.nwirc.com/) and its community partners are working together with Whatcom Opportunities Regional Center (www.worc.biz/) to create jobs in our area through the develop of senior care facilities, active adult communities, businesses, resources, and infrastructure to meet the needs of this fast growing segment.  The IRC is assisting through the identification and support of startup businesses that provide products or services that add to the quality of life for those over 55.  Residents, local businesses and community groups are invited to celebrate the launch of this new community partnership.  For more information please refer to the Event Flyer.

SBDC's Business Resource Orientation Sessions

Join an orientation session to learn what resources are available to you to help jumpstart a business goal you currently have.  Space is limited so please pre-register by emailing Jennifer Shelton at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more information please refer to the BRO flyer.

September 7, 2010
October 4, 2010
November 1, 2010
December 6, 2010

All sessions will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at:
Banner Bank
1600 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, WA

Cost: FREE

ThinkBiz 2010

Thursday & Friday, September 9-10, 2010
Thursday:  11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday:  8:00 a.m. to Noon
Cost:  $69
For more information, or to register for this great conference, please visit: www.ThinkBizNW.com

Washington Small Business Fair

Saturday, September 25, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th Street
Renton, WA  98056
Please refer to www.bizfair.org for additional details.

The Basics of WA State Taxes- 2010

Dates:
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Time:
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Place:
WA State Patrol/ Dept. of Transportation
Conference Room
3920 Airport Way
Bellingham, WA 98226
Cost: FREE

The WA State Dept of Revenue is hosting free workshops in Bellingham that will go over the basics of Washington State taxes. As a small business or new business owner, attending a workshop will help you understand your tax reporting responsibilities. For more information, a list of other workshop locations, or to register, click here.