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March
Workshop Schedule:
Effective Communication with Employees
and Customers
March 16th
5:30-7:30 PM
L&I Minor Work Regulations, Resources and Requirements for Employers
March 14th
1:30-3:00 PM
Register to attend via this online workshop!
Creative Arts Economy
March 29th
9:00-11:00 AM
Register to attend this online workshop!
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Business 101
Interview with the Expert
Contractor Training Days
with Julie Perales
Learn more about the upcoming Contractor Training Days from Julie Perales, who will join me for our Business 101 Interview with the Expert on 03.7.23 at 1:30, join us live on the Okanogan County Economic Alliance Facebook Page!
Julie will be available to answer questions from the audience!
Department of Commerce
Flex Fund Program Extended through March 2023
The Small Business Flex Fund launched last year as part of a pandemic recovery program. The Fund currently has nearly $45 million in available loans for eligible small businesses, and they have extended application deadlines through March 2023 so that more business owners can take advantage of this unique public-private partnership.
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Small Business Survey - Employer Health and Safety Responsibilities
We recognize Washington state business owners are juggling many responsibilities, challenges and requirements on a daily basis. One of our missions is to help small businesses learn about health and safety related topics. If you are a small business in Washington, please take this quick survey to share your thoughts pertaining to health and safety related topics (your answers will be anonymous).
This survey will take less than 4 minutes to complete, and the results will be used to determine:
- what topics regarding “Washington State employer health and safety responsibilities” are most needed for small businesses;
- Where and how we can help to provide Labor & Industries (L&I) related educational support and provide relevant and timely information.
**This survey is shared on behalf of PIMsavvy & L&I
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Are you interested in making a difference in Okanogan County??
That the Economic Alliance has the following subcommittees that you can participate in:
- CCT/Okanogan County Broadband Action Team
- Vacant/Abandoned Building Committee
- Business Education Committee
If you are interested in participating or learning more about these committees, give us a call at 509-826-5107
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Are you a business owner needing access to technology?
The SBRTC has laptops, a DSLR Camera, camcorder, drone, photo light box, and a green screen that is available for businesses to check out or for use in our office.
To reserve call 509 826 5107 or
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Do you need a meeting space? |
Are you a group, small business or individual looking for a space to host a meeting? The Economic Alliance has available meeting space for up to 12 in our conference room, along with all of the equipment you will need for video conferencing at no charge for your small business needs!
To reserve call 509 826 5107
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Attention Hospitality and
Lodging Entities!!
Application portal opens in March 2023.
Hospitality & Lodging Grants – $100,000,000 of the coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund will be allocated to restaurants, hotels, motels and other businesses in the hospitality industry that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic.
Grantees must use the funding for losses accepted between March 3, 2021 and October 31, 2022, as required by federal ARPA regulations and in accordance with the state’s emergency order end dates. Applicants are going to need their UEI number and most recent tax filings. Application portal opens in March 2023.
If you haven't applied for your UEI number through Sam.gov, make sure that you start the process now. This held up several of our businesses in the last round of WW5 grants. Call the Economic Alliance at 509-826-5107 and we can help you through the process!
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Building Permit Reports
View a report of the most recent applied and granted Building Permits in the region.
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DID YOU KNOW??
You can now watch all of the Economic Alliance Workshops and Training Videos on demand on our YouTube channel.
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Do you need help starting, growing, or funding sources for your business?
Our SBDC Advisor is here to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business.
The Economic Alliance’s SBDC advisor Lew Blakeney provides one-on-one, confidential, no-cost advising on all phases of small business development throughout Okanogan County and Colville Indian Reservation.
To schedule an appointment, give us a call at: (509) 826 5107
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Worker Training Resources
for Small Businesses!
Attention Employers! Worksource Okanogan has several different programs for small businesses.
Contact Worksource for information regarding the Incumbent Worker Training Program to see how they can help your business in elevating the skills of your employees.
They can help! Give them a call at 509-826-7310 or stop by and see them at their office located at 126 S. Main in Omak.
To learn more about their small business services and programs offered go to:
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Employer Incentives might save you money!
Did you know - L&I has several programs designed to reduce safety risks, get workers back to work, and save employers money? Check out the Employer Incentives page for more information.
Let Early Return to Work Consultation help you build a Return to Work plan for your business.
A new service, offered by the Department of Labor and Industries’ (L&I) Early Return to Work Consultation program, can help employers build and implement a return-to-work program at their business. Services also include educating employers about L&I’s financial incentives programs, creating light duty opportunities, conducting ergonomic evaluations, and completing job analyses and non-claim-specific job descriptions.
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