The Economic Alliance

NEGOCIOS 101
2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

OMWBE Certification and Intro to Government Contracting
2024-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 | 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

Overview of SBA Loan Programs
2024-09-11 08:30 - 10:30 | 12 Tribes Casino Hotel, Omak, WA, 28968 US-97, Omak, WA, 98841
A Community-Centered Convening with Federal & State Partners and Key Community Leaders to Talk About Federal & State Programs to Help Grow Okanogan County.
RSVP Required, Register today!

Start Simple: Spanish Version
2024-09-11 17:00 - 19:00
This co-hort will be offered specifically to our Spanish speaking community.
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 Wednesdays starting: September 11th, 18th, 25th and October 2nd from 5-7 in Brewster, WA.

Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/spanish-start-simple-business-train

Tax Planning & Updates for Small Businesses
2024-09-17 09:00 - 11:00 | 12 Tribes Casino Hotel, Omak, WA, 28968 US-97, Omak, WA, 98841
Presentations from CNC Financial Group LLC:
Kyle Meissner, CPA, Financial Advisor Member & Charlie Miracle, CPA, Financial Advisor, Member
Topics Covered:

TCJA Provisions Sunsetting
Business Asset Depreciation
Estate Planning considerations for business owners
Considerations for Entity Type
Retirement Planning For Business owners
Tax on sale of businesses
Deductions for business owners
Accounting software choices
Payroll Tax Considerations

RSVP Required, Register today!

Start Simple
2024-09-19 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. Join us on September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, and 10th from 5-7 PM for this 4-week basic business training course at our office located at 238 E. Oak, Okanogan, WA

Register today at https://ow.ly/1bOw50SYVL0

Okanogan Small Business Requirements and Resources Workshop
2024-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Family Health Centers Omak, 1003 Koala Dr
Are you considering starting a business, or did you recently start one and still have a lot of questions?
Businesses can use the resources and information from this workshop to:

Save unwarranted penalties
Teach best practices
Bottom line cost-saving programs
Business solutions
Consulting services
And more

You’ll connect with Business Liaisons from the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance, the Secretary of State’s Office, and the Departments of Revenue, Employment Security, and Labor & Industries, who will also provide you information about many free or low-cost assistance programs.
Registration Required, Register today!

Okanogan Small Business Requirements and Resources Workshop-Spanish
2024-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Family Health Centers Omak, 1003 Koala Dr

Pricing Power: Maximize Profit
2024-11-06 09:00 - 11:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Unlock your pricing potential! Join us for this upcoming training session on pricing strategies! Boost your profits and drive your small business successes!
The Economic Alliance will present this educational workshop on Pricing – learn about the factors to consider when setting a price and how to avoid being overwhelmed by all the options. We can’t pick a price for you, but we can put you on the right path to starting your pricing journey.
Registration Required, Register today!

Pricing Power: Maximize Profit-Spanish
2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
¡Desbloquee su potencial de precios! ¡Únase a nosotros en esta próxima sesión de capacitación sobre estrategias de precios! ¡Aumenta tus ganancias e impulsa el éxito de tu pequeña empresa!
La Alianza Económica presentará este taller educativo sobre Precios: conozca los factores a considerar al fijar un precio y cómo evitar sentirse abrumado por todas las opciones. No podemos elegir un precio para usted, pero podemos ubicarlo en el camino correcto para comenzar su proceso de fijación de precios.
Es necesario registrarse, ¡regístrese hoy!

Mainstreet 101 Workshop
2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Community Foundation of Ncw, 715A Okoma Drive, Omak, WA, 98841, United States
The Main Street Approach is an inclusive, impact-driven strategy used to reenergize and strengthen older and historic downtowns nationwide. The Washington State Main Street Program supports a network of over 70 towns and cities in place-based economic and community development, because our unique places are our greatest assets. At the Economic Alliance’s invitation, Washington Main Street staff will be visiting Omak to share about the Main Street Approach and brainstorm how it could be used across Okanogan County.
Sign up here today!

Start Simple - One-on-One
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-28 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Learn basic business concepts and figure out if your business goals are realistic and achievable.
One-on-One Instruction Opportunity: Have you wanted to attend our Start Simple business course but unable to make the times or location? Register here to indicate your interest – we’ll reach out to coordinate a place and time that work for you.

Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/one-on-one-start-simple-business-tr

Registration opens February 1st, 2025!

Start Simple - One-on-One - Spanish
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-28 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Aprende conceptos comerciales básicos y descubre si tus conseptos comerciales son realistas y alcanzables.
Te ofrecemos una oportunidad de instrucción individual: ¿Te gustaria asistir a nuestro curso de negocios Comienza Simple? Regístrese y nos comunicaremos con usted para coordinar un lugar y un horario que le convengan.

Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/one-on-one-start-simple-spanish

Registration opens February 1st, 2025!

Start Simple
2025-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Learn basic business concepts and figure out if your business goals are realistic and achievable.
Start with this short course (2 hrs/2wk) and then move on to one-on-one counseling. Offered at no cost. Class will be held February 13th and 27th from 5-7 PM at the Economic Alliance office.

Register today at https://ow.ly/1bOw50SYVL0

Start Simple at TwispWorks
2025-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | TwispWorks, 502 Glover St, Twisp, Washington, 98856
Learn basic business concepts and figure out if your business goals are realistic and achievable.
Start with this short course (2 hrs/2wk) and then move on to one-on-one counseling. Offered at no cost. Class will be held April 16th and 30th from 5-7 PM on the TwispWorks Campus.

Register today at https://ow.ly/SJC150VoxOX

Succession Planning for Your Business
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Whether retirement is 30 years away, just over the horizon or not in your game plan at all, a succession plan is vital to ensuring the continued success of your business.
Join us for this short course. Offered at no cost. Class will be held April 30th from 10am-12pm in the Economic Alliance office.

Register today at https://ow.ly/Ip6J50Voxlo

Social Media Strategy for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
2025-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
This workshop is designed to help you build a strong, strategic online presence—without the overwhelm. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your approach, you’ll walk away with a clear blueprint for success.
Join us for this short course with Caroline Sancken. Offered at no cost. Class will be held May 6th from 10am-12pm in the Economic Alliance office.

Register today at https://ow.ly/4Ynq50VouVp

Strengthening Small Business and Chamber Engagement
2025-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/strengthening
What You’ll Learn:

Understanding the needs of small businesses.
Building business resources & mentorship programs.
Alternative engagement strategies (advocacy, education, business tools)
Strategic partnerships with businesses & municipalities.
Selling you chamber – why membership matters.
Defining your chambers unique value proposition.
Moving beyond networking to real business growth tools.
Retention strategies: keeping members engaged.

Join us for this short course with Rachelle Baughman of Coulee Creative Co. Offered at no cost. Class will be held May 8th from 10am-12pm in the Economic Alliance office.

Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/strengthening

Content Creation Essentials
2025-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | EA Office, 238 E Oak, Okanogan, WA, 98840
What You’ll Learn:

How to create eye-catching reels using templates
Repurposing content across multiple platforms
Building a simple content calendar for consistency
Intro to Canva for beginners to design visuals easily

Join us for this short course with Caroline Sancken. Offered at no cost. Class will be held May 13th from 10am-12pm in the Economic Alliance office.

Register today at https://ow.ly/EK9o50VouZW

Building Your Business Foundation
2025-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Omak Tribal Headstart, 13 Siya Rd, Omak, Washington, 98841
What You’ll Learn:

How to register your business.
Understand the market and industry insights.
Choose the right business structure, and more!

Join us for a small business training to help entrepreneurs learn how to register their business, understand the market and industry insights, choose the right business structure, and more!

Register today at https://form.jotform.com/rholderdiefenbach/building-your-business-foundation-s
