The Economic Alliance

OMWBE Certification and Intro to Government Contracting
2024-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Are you a small business owner interested in learning about Contracting with the State or Federal Government? Then this is the training for you! The Intro to Government Contracting training will give you a basic overview on what a business needs to do to be eligible to apply for these contracts. If you are a Woman Owned or Minority Owned business the OMWBE Certification training will step you through the process of how to get certified, and what that certification can do for your business.
Register today for this event: https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/omwbe-certification–intro-to-gover

Strategic Planning Skills
2024-05-08 09:00 - 14:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Use goal setting and task planning to develop a strategic plan for your business or project.
Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/strategic-planning-skills

Start Simple Business Training Course
2024-05-02 17:00 - 19:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Have a Business Idea? Let’s make it happen!
Learn basic business concepts and figure out if your business goals are realistic and achievable. Start with this 4week course (2hrs/week) and then move on to one on one counseling. Offered at no cost. Classes will be held on Thursdays in May: May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th and May 23rd from 5-7 at the Economic Alliance office and can be offered via zoom if needed.
Sign up today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/2024-start-simple-business-training!

Smart Phone Photography
2024-04-24 09:30 - 14:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Learn the basics of Using Your Smart Phone to take better images and create promotional material for your business or organization.
Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/smart-phone-photography

Using AI to Develop Social Media Content
2024-04-17 09:00 - 14:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Learn the basics of Instagram and TikTok and Streamline your workload using AI to Create content.
Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/using-ai-to-develop-social-media-co

The 5P's of Marketing
2024-04-10 09:00 - 14:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Establish a solid foundation for your successful promotional strategy and business plan.
Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/the-5ps-of-marketing

Mastering the Essential Skill of Digital Storytelling
2024-03-26 09:00 - 14:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
What is Digital Storytelling you ask? Digital storytelling is a short form of digital media production that allows everyday people and businesses to create and share their stories online. In this training you will learn how to use technology to create a story and messages that will connect with your ideal customer!
Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/digitalstorytelling

2024 Okanogan County Workforce Housing Summit
2024-03-25 09:00 - 14:00 | 12 Tribes Casino Hotel, Omak, WA, 28968 US-97, Omak, WA, 98841
Join us on March 25th from 9-2 for a discussion on Workforce Housing! We will meeting at the 12 Tribes Casino Conference Center in Omak WA. Lunch will be provided and registration is REQUIRED, click the link below to register!
https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/2024-ok-county-housing-summit-regis

NEGOCIOS 101: Worksource
2023-05-30 10:00 - 23:00 | Facebook Live
Únase el 30 de Mayo a las 10:00 AM en Facebook vivo para Negocios 101: Entrevista con la experta Mónica Garza-Acevedo de WorkSource Okanogan. Ella estará compartiendo algunos programas y recursos de WorkSource disponibles para ayudar a su pequeña empresa, encontrar empleados y ofrecerles entrenamiento.

ACCESO A CAPITAL
2023-05-23 10:00 - 23:30 | Brewster City Hall, 105 S 3rd St, Brewster, WA, 98812, United States
Acompáñenos el 23 de Mayo en el ayuntamiento de Brewster a las 10:00 AM-11:30AM para un taller sobre Acceso al Capital con Dominic Flores, Oficial del Banco comunitario de Washington Federal Bank. Hablaremos de los fondos disponibles para las pequeñas empresas, del acceso a capital, comprendiendo el crédito y cómo afecta en su solicitud ¡Esperamos que nos puedan acompañar y no olvide registrarse! https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/626272165907

SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE WITH L&I
2023-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Small Business Roundtable with L&I- (Topics to include new rules and regulations in regards to exempt/non-exempt employees and overtime, family employment, paid sick leave, and potentially other labor standards)-
In person at the EA office with a Hybrid option-10 AM-12 PM
Email Roni if you are interested in joining the meeting via zoom.

NEGOCIOS 101
2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Facebook Live
Únase a Negocios 101: Entrevista con experta, Ursula Sanson del Centro de Desarrollo de las Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) el 17 de Mayo a las 10:00 AM aquí mismo en Facebook vivo. Aprenda más sobre cómo crear un plan de empresa y por qué es importante tener uno para su pequeña empresa. https://www.facebook.com/OKEconomicAlliance

BRANDING YOUR OUTDOOR MARKET
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
BRANDING YOUR OUTDOOR MARKET

We will discuss shop names and logos and how to brand a business. along with exploring ways to set up a booth that is inviting to customers but also comfortable for the seller. We will talk about labeling and marketing the products being sold and then top it off with customer service.

A mock market booth will be on display for creative ideas on how to market yourself.
Taught by Marsallai Quick- A Graphic Designer for over 30 years and owner of Apple Lilac Art & Design.

Registration is required. Use the link below to learn more and register.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/605862098847

Business 101 Interview with the Expert: Monica Garza-Acevedo, Worksource Specialist
2023-04-28 11:00 - 11:45 | Facebook Live
Join us on Friday April 28th for our Small Business 101: Interview with the Expert on Facebook Live to hear from Monica Garza-Acevedo from Worksource Okanogan! We will be talking about the Small Business Programs and Services that they offer! Join us at 11 AM, right here on the Okanogan County Economic Alliance Facebook Page!

https://www.facebook.com/OKEconomicAlliance

I WANT TO OWN MY OWN BUSINESS!
2023-04-27 09:00 - 11:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Are you curious about running your own business? Perhaps it is a goal or desire of yours? Join us on the 27th for this in-person workshop!

Wendy will focus on defining your goals – what you need a business to do for you so that you choose the right business and role in that business for yourself, and will go into the different types of business ownership, owner/operator, semi-absentee, absentee/investor and talk about franchising and start up options. She will also be giving away 5 copies of the book “Your Career Revolution” and providing a worksheet called “You 2.0”

This is a FREE in-person event

9 AM – 11 AM
Registration is required

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/i-want-to-own-my-own…

Small Business 101: Interview with the Expert-Risk Management
2023-04-20 13:30 - 14:30 | WA
Please join us as we interview Amanda Matz from L&I where we will discuss Risk Management and setting up your small business in the L&I System. Watch it live on the Okanogan County Economic Alliance Facebook Page!

Business After Hours-A networking event
2023-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Breadline Cafe, 102 Ash Street S, Omak, WA, 98841, United States
Join us on April 19th from 5-7pm at the Breadline Cafe for the first Economic Alliance Business After Hours Networking event! This will be a great opportunity to meet other Okanogan County Small Businesses, learn about the small business resources available but really is a time to network and learn about each other.
RSVP to 509-826-5107

Chamber membership and networking
2023-04-06 16:30 - 17:30 | WA

Creative Arts Economy
2023-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
Register here

Effective Communication Employees and Customers
2023-03-16 17:30 | WA

Youth Employment Workshop for Employers Webinar
2023-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | WA

Access to Capital
2023-02-23 10:00 - 11:30 | WA

L&I Updates for General Contractors & the Construction Industry
2023-02-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Learn more about L&I programs and services specific to contractors, new law changes that will affect contractors, and what you can do to stay in compliance with L&I.
Live Webinar!
Register Here

L&I Round Table Event: Changes for 2023
2022-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | 12 Tribes Casino Hotel, Omak, WA, 28968 US-97, Omak, WA, 98841
With a new year comes new changes in the law, and 2023 is no exception. The Economic Alliance will be holding a roundtable discussion on topics including the proposed L&I workers’ compensation rate increases, increases in the state minimum wage for 2023, new wage range posting requirements and HOW these changes will affect your business!

Retail Academy Workshop
2022-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 | 12 Tribes Casino Hotel, Omak, WA, 28968 US-97, Omak, WA, 98841
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L&I and Your Business
2022-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840

Create your Shopify Storefront
2022-09-20 15:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Do you currently have a brick-and-mortar store? Are you ready to take the next step and create an online storefront as well?

About this event

Do you currently have a brick-and-mortar store? Are you ready to take the next step and create an online storefront as well?
Shopify is a one-stop eCommerce platform that is easy to set up and a great option to complement your physical storefront. This workshop will cover topics like domain names, email and social media marketing, analytics, how to add products, photos/media to your listings – and much more!

Retail Academy Workshop - Online
2022-09-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Online

Time Management 101
2022-09-06 15:00 - 16:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
This workshop will be full of tips, tricks, and advice on ways to organize yourself and your workday!

About this event

You have a business, you’re trying to balance marketing, customer service, administrative tasks, home/family, and other obligations… that’s a lot to juggle! This workshop will be full of tips, tricks, and advice on ways to organize yourself, and your workday – as they say, work smarter not harder!

Social Media 101
2022-08-30 15:00 - 17:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Does social media confuse you? Not sure which platforms would be useful for your business?

About this event

Social Media is a HUGE and constantly changing space, some platforms are more popular with certain age groups than others, and it can easily get overwhelming. This workshop will cover some useful statistics, determining who your customer is – and which social media platforms could be the best for your business. We will also review types of posts, tools for time management, the anatomy of a post, the importance of engagement, and how to add value rather than seeming spammy.
If additional or more in-depth assistance is needed, individual appointments can be made to walk through each step and get your site online.
