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April
Workshop Schedule:
Starting a Small Business
April 19th
9:00-11:00 AM
1 on 1 business coaching available
L&I Small Business Roundtable
May 18th
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
We have several additional workshops planned for May and June! Watch our FB Page for more information!
**Also coming soon, workshops in Spanish!
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Business 101
Interview with the Expert
Risk Management for your Business
Learn more about Risk Management, how to set your business up in the L&I System and services and resources that L&I offers to make your business safe and successful.
Amanda Matz will join us for our Business 101 Interview with the Expert on 04.20.23 at 1:30, join us live on the Okanogan County Economic Alliance Facebook Page!
Amanda will be available to answer questions from the audience!
Is your business ready to export?
April 26
Meet the Washington State
Department of Agriculture
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers free monthly webinars on export assistance that feature conversations with Washington Export Outreach members.
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Attention Owners
of Commercial Buildings or Lots!
The Economic Alliance is compiling a list of vacant properties that are for sale, lease or rent throughout Okanogan County. We receive several inquires throughout the year from individuals who are looking for a locations to start/move their business to. We would love to add yours to our list!
- Location-Physical Address
- Lot/Building size
- Utility- Information-electrical load capacity, AC/Heat pump etc.
- Ceiling Height
- Rooms, Restrooms, amenities etc
- Asking price
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Are you interested in making a difference in Okanogan County??
The Economic Alliance has facilitated the CCT and Okanogan County Broadband Action Team since 2019! If you are interested in participating in this great group of people who are committed to bringing broadband infrastructure to all the residents in Okanogan County, please email Roni today!
We also have 2 other active sub committees that you can join!
- 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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Have you renewed your membership with the Okanogan County Tourism Council yet? Help support our marketing efforts and promotions of Okanogan Country!
For just $60 a year you can become a member and join our efforts to promote our message of “Open for Adventure”, Okanogan Country!
Wherever you live in the county and whether your business relies directly on tourism or serves the citizens of this county in some other way, a strong, diverse and vibrant tourism economy benefits everyone.
Review our website or call Carolyn at 509 826-5107 for additional information. |
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You have probably seen them at Chamber meetings, visiting businesses within your community and maybe even your business.
Get ahold of one of them if you have specific questions or ideas of services that we can provide to help your small business or community!
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Washington state will need more than
1 million homes in next 20 years
More than half of the homes are needed for residents at the lowest income levels.
OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Department of Commerce today released its final housing needs projections, which show the state needs to add 1.1 million homes over the next 20 years, and more than half of them need to be affordable for residents at the lowest income levels. Based on census data and the Office of Financial Management’s population projections, these final housing projections (.pdf) illustrate that Washington needs more than 50,000 new units annually to keep pace with expected population growth.
Okanogan County projected housing needs:
(Medium OFM Projection, 2044)
- Total Housing Need: 2,036
- 0-30% Non-PSH: 875
- 0-30% PSH: 445
- 30-50%: 379
- 50-80%: 160
- 80-100%: 51
- 100-120%: 19
- 120%+:107
- Emergency Housing: 98
(PSH-Permanent Supportive Housing)
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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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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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Join us for our first Business After Hours Networking Event on April 19th from 5-7 PM at the Breadline Cafe in Omak! We are excited for this great opportunity for Okanogan County Small Businesses to learn about each other and the small business resources offered in the county. Please RSVP to Carolyn! |
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Worker Training Resources
for Small Businesses!
Attention Employers! Worksource Okanogan has several different programs for employers:
They can assist with:
- Free job posting
- No fees to post jobs or search for talent
- More than a job board
- Local recruiters with relationships listen and deliver real solutions
- Recruit. Retain. Resolve.
- Hiring events, training, tax credits, and more
- Workers for every type of job
- WorkSource connects you to specialized and general talent—all in one place
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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It’s time to file your 1st quarter report.
You can file here:
L&I can work with financially distressed businesses to arrange a payment plan for workers' compensation premiums.
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