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Upcoming Networking Event

T.I.M.E Out for Monroe

Hosted by Coastal Community Bank

Catered by The Dashing Dutchman's Deli and Suzabelle’s Sweets and Treats

RSVP TODAY!

Nonprofit Sync Meeting

Join other nonprofit organizations at the Monroe Chamber on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:30 am to sync our calendars, discuss lessons learned about events, and more.

Please contact Michol at [email protected] to be added to the distribution email list. She is the main POC for this event.

Business Development Classes

Registration required for classes. Please make sure to check Monroe and Marysville libraries to see registration pages.

Learn Online with Lynda.com

Enter the world of e-Learning with Lynda.com, an online library of courses on a wide variety of topics. Increase your knowledge of computer software, career skills, business management, and more.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Develop your digital literacy skills by learning the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint. In this hands-on class you'll learn to create and save a presentation, print, and utilize other useful commands. This class is intended for computer users with basic keyboard and mouse skills. Registration is recommended.

Internet for Beginners II

Develop your digital literacy skills by learning how to access and use the internet on your own. This hands-on class builds on the skills learned in Internet for Beginners, with a focus on tabbed browsing, keyboard shortcuts, and basic security.

SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business

Learn new know-how for your business. SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, provides experienced experts who can give general business advice about starting and running a small business. Counseling sessions are free of charge. Please sign up in advance for your one-hour appointment at the Monroe Library by registering through our online calendar. This program is presented in partnership with Snohomish SCORE Branch

How to Start a Business

You’ve thought about it, now make it happen. Learn the step-by-step process of getting started. Topics include types of business ownership; your federal, state, county, and city tax and licensing obligations; copyrights, trademarks, and trade name. We will also discuss how to set priorities to accomplish personal and business goals and much more.

Presented by: EVCC

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Free Online SBA Workshops

Meet the Lenders Panel: How to Make the Most of Your Meeting

9:00 am to 10:00 am

Slay the Social Media Dragon - Part 1: How to Choose the Right Sites
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Slay the Social Media Dragon - Part 2: How to Use Social Media
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Make the World's Biggest Buyer Your Customer
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

*All event will be broadcast live from SBA office in Seattle. To attend in person please REGISTER HERE.

Community Engagement

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

70-80 volunteers are needed for various shifts at the Tri-Monroe event on June 18th at Lake Tye. Volunteers can sign up for a variety of activities including aid stations, traffic control, set up, tear down and more. For those that are interested and able, please complete the Tri Monroe volunteer form that shows what volunteer positions are available and the shifts available. If you're not able to work the full shift that is mentioned on the form, that is ok. Please just let Jeff know what your availability is when you turn your form in. At this point, the lifeguards and Packet Pick-Up/Registration is covered but all other positions have availability.

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Volunteer Coordinator:

Jeff Rasmussen from Monroe Boys and Girls Club

(T) 360-794-4775

[email protected]

Monroe Public Schools "Celebrating Success; Framing the Future"

Join us for a community-wide conversation focused on continued student success in Monroe Public Schools slated for Saturday, June 18, from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm at Monroe High School. While we are justifiably proud of our students, we are also aware of the challenges created by an ever-changing society. Bring your big ideas to this day of celebration, collaboration and imagination for Monroe's children.

Childcare and interpreters will be available. Seats are limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to ensure your voice is heard!

Please RSVP using the link or, for those without internet access, by calling 360.804.2602.

'Catch' Big Fish

(above) Monroe High School senior Michael Alexander playing Edward Bloom attempts to read to his son Will, portrayed by MHS 9th grader Spencer Langston, a selection out of Homer's Iliad, but soon gives up and tells another one of his own fantastical stories from his travels after coming home from his job as a travelling salesman in “ Big Fish” on stage this weekend in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Curtain rises 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door - $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.

Annual Spring Clean Up

City of Monroe Annual Spring Clean-Up Event is Saturday May 14th! There will be free shredding services as well. This is a popular event, so get there early!

For more information please see event page..