Upcoming Events

NWEC's 3rd Annual Alternative Financing Seminar

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Bellingham Cruise Terminal
Bellingham, WA                  Alternative Financing Seminar Flyer

Business financing starts with your commercial lender... but what if that isn't enough? If you want to find out more about alternative financing options that are available in Whatcom County, come join us for the 3rd Annual Alternative Financing Seminar.  This is a FREE event, however registration is required.

Sponsors include:

NWEC's Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way
Bellingham, WA

Please join us for our Annual General Meeting where we will review success stories of 2009 and highlight our key initiatives for 2010. This is a free event, but registration is required.

Social Media Conference 2010

Thursday, March 25, 2010
McIntyre Hall Performing Arts Center
Mount Vernon, WA

Learn why you must and how you can participate in the conversations that are your market. Hear from leading social media marketing professionals and practitioners, and walk away with practical plans and resources. For more information check out: http://socialmediaconferencenw.com/

SBDC's Business Resource Orientation Sessions

Monday, April 5th  Noon-1 p.m.
Monday, May 3rd  Noon-1 p.m.
Monday, June 7th  Noon-1 p.m.

Jennifer Shelton, the Whatcom County SBDC Director will provide information on the SBDC program as well as other local resources for business development and financing.  These sessions will take place at the Northwest Economic Council offices at 115 Unity Street, Suite 101 Bellingham, WA.

Washington's Innovation Summit 2010

Friday, April 9, 2010
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98042

Washington Technology Center hosts Washington's Innovation Summit 2010 -- showcasing businesses and thought leaders driving industry development in aerospace, defense and energy. Sign up for a full day devoted to accelerating creativity and innovation. Join more than 35 speakers and 350 attendees focused on one theme: Collaborate. Create. Grow. Cost $150-230. Luncheon only, $50; For more information or to register: watechcenter.org/summit.

The Basics of WA State Taxes- 2010

Dates:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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.