INP AUG 2022 NEWSLETTER

INP AUGUST 2022 NEWSLETTER

JOIN US FOR OUR

FALL MEETING:

Shocks, Mistakes and Replays

Economic Forecast Fall Meeting

Thursday, October 13, 2022

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CenterPlace Event Center, 2426 N Division Pl., Spokane Valley

Cost: $40 INP Members

$60 Non-Members

Join us to hear about the "Virtuous Circle" from Rob Curley, Executive Editor of the Spokesman Review, and get economic updates from Sam Wolkenhauer, Labor Economist Idaho Department of Labor and Grant Forsyth, Senior Economist of Avista Corporation.

Also hear the 2022 regional economic update and forecast from John Mitchell.

For small businesses who want to connect with Federal resource providers

Big Resources for Small Businesses

in Moscow + Walla Walla

The North Central Idaho Small Business Development Center, the Washington Small Business Development Center, the United States Small Business Administration and the USDA Rural Development agency want to work directly with you and other organizations to help bring needed programs and services to your area.

MOSCOW, Idaho on Sept 8

Rural Small Business: Stakeholder Roundtable

The morning discussion will be moderated by Kyle Guelcher, Director of the North Central Idaho Small Business Development Center. Also in attendance will be area representative from USDA Rural Development Michelle Noordam, and SBA representative Joel Nania. Hear from others about the regional priorities and barriers to success for small business development.

Where: Best Western Plus University Inn Gold Room 1516 W. Pullman Rd Moscow, ID 83843

Date and time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8

Questions: Joel Nania joel.nania@sba.gov

Essential Small Business Resources

The afternoon will be workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities. Topics to include: • USDA Rural Development Small Business Program overview | Michelle Noordam, Business Program Specialist -Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans -Rural Energy for America Program -Value Added Producer Grants -Revolving Loan funds through Intermediary Lenders • SBA Programs and Services Overview | Joel Nania, Branch Manager, SBA Spokane -The Basics of Financing a Small Business -Federal Contracting Opportunities for Growth • Getting Started with State, Local and Federal Contracts | Beth Freeman, Procurement Technical Assistance Center • Keys to Starting and Successfully Growing your Small Business | Kyle Guelcher, Director, North Central Idaho Small Business Development Center • Networking -Meet other entrepreneurs and compare notes -meet one on one with small business professionals from the area.

Where: Best Western Plus University Inn Gold Room 1516 W. Pullman Rd Moscow, ID 83843

Date and time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8

Questions: Joel Nania joel.nania@sba.gov

WALLA WALLA, Wash. on Sept 14

Rural Small Business: Stakeholder Roundtable

The morning discussion will be moderated by the Paul Bowen Director of the Washington Small Business Development Center in Walla Walla. Also in attendance will be representatives from USDA Rural Development including State Director Helen Price-Johnson and SBA representative Joel Nania. Hear from others about the regional priorities and barriers to success for small business development.

Where: Community Meeting Room Walla Walla Regional Airport 45 Terminal Way Walla Walla, WA 99362

Date and time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14

Questions: Joel Nania joel.nania@sba.gov

Essential Small Business Resources

The afternoon will be workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities. Topics to include: • USDA Rural Development Small Business Program overview | Brandon Hoffman, Business Program Director & Roni Baer, Business Programs Specialist -Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans -Rural Energy for America Program -Value Added Producer Grants -Revolving Loan funds through Intermediary Lenders • SBA Programs and Services Overview | Joel Nania, Branch Manager, SBA Spokane -SBA 101: Multiple Resources for Small Businesses -Federal Contracting Opportunities for Growth • Getting Started with State, Local and Federal Contracts | Jody O’Conner, Procurement Technical Assistance Center • Keys to Starting and Successfully Growing your Small Business | Paul Bowen, Certified Business Advisor, WSBDC -Walla Walla valley business support resources -Preparing for the future as an entrepreneur.

Where: Community Meeting Room Walla Walla Regional Airport 45 Terminal Way Walla Walla, WA 99362

Date and time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14

Questions: Joel Nania joel.nania@sba.gov

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