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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Paige Wiscombe\, Idaho Women’s Business Center Director at Business Impact NW\, and Susan Beard\, Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Northwest Nazarene University\, for an engaging\, practical workshop on elevating your LinkedIn presence to attract opportunities\, strengthen your brand\, and build meaningful professional relationships. \nWhether you’re looking to grow your business\, strengthen your leadership presence\, or make LinkedIn feel less overwhelming and more strategic\, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to show up intentionally online. \nWhat You’ll Walk Away With: \n\nHow To’s for a high-impact LinkedIn profile including info on how to optimize your headshot\, banner\, headline\, About section\, and skills so your profile reflects your expertise and attracts the right audience.\nA clear framework for using LinkedIn as a business growth tool\nUnderstand how to leverage consistency\, content\, and engagement to build trust and visibility\, not just connections.\nLearn step-by-step how to use LinkedIn search filters to find ideal partners\, clients\, and collaborators – and connect authentically without spamming.\nTools & templates to strengthen your online presence\n\nThis session is perfect for entrepreneurs\, leaders\, executives\, and anyone wanting their LinkedIn presence to truly work for them. \nCome ready to learn\, connect\, and elevate your digital influence. This workshop is open to all. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026\nTime: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM MT\nRegister/Learn More: https://www.thewomenscollectivepnw.com/virtual-upcoming-events/virtual-linkedin-workshop-sept-2026 \nMeet the Speakers: \nPaige Wiscombe\, Idaho Women’s Business Center Director at Business Impact NWPaige Wiscombe is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business ownership\, event and marketing management\, and program coordination. As the former Project Coordinator at the Idaho APEX Accelerator and the Events and Marketing Director at Idaho Connect\, she built organizational brands and successfully managed grants and large-scale events. Now serving as the State Director of the Idaho Women’s Business Center\, Paige specializes in helping startups and small businesses with strategic planning\, financials\, and navigating business transactions\, while also advocating for community building and inclusivity through her nonprofit work with organizations like the Culture for Change Foundation and Gr8ter. Paige is an Idaho native and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Boise State University.  In her free time\, she enjoys traveling\, staying active\, and exploring the outdoors with her family and two dogs. \nSusan Beard\, Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Northwest Nazarene UniversitySusan Beard is the Director of Partnerships & Business Development through the Center for Professional Development at Northwest Nazarene University. The Center for Professional Development offers both team and online training specifically geared toward the business community. In addition\, Susan is working closely with NNU’s new 92 credit Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Susan is an active member of the community participating in women’s networking\, Chambers of Commerce\, and local non-profits.  She thrives when she helps others connect!
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/linkedin-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Business Expert Session: Basics of Hiring Employees with Washington Department of LNI and Seattle Office of Labor Standards
DESCRIPTION:This course provides an overview of the most up-to-date information and requirements for what you need to know as a small business owner with employees – or if you will soon be hiring – in both the State of Washington as well as in the City of Seattle. \nWashington’s Labor & Industries Department and Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards will help guide you through the basics\, including providing some additional resources to support compliance with these laws and a Q&A session following the course to help answer your specific questions. \nBusiness Impact NW is proud to partner with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) to provide outreach and education about Seattle’s labor standards. \nWe will discuss: \n\nMinimum Wage\nPaid Sick & Safe Time (PSST)\nFair Chance Employment\nWage Theft\nCommuter Benefits\nAdditional standards that apply to Seattle based businesses.\n\nAbout the Presenters \nMaggie Hammond – Assistant Small Business Liaison\, Department of Labor & Industries \n \nMaggie has been working with Labor and Industries since January 2024. After a career in teaching\, Maggie knew she wanted to continue working in public service. For her\, helping others learn and succeed is what makes work fulfilling. Maggie’s background\, rich in teaching strategies and small business experience\, have prepared her to support small business owners across the state. \nLynette Vargas Garcia – Business Advisor\, Business Impact NW \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLynette Vargas Garcia serves as a Business Advisor at Business Impact NW\, working with clients across the four-state region. Fluent in English and Spanish\, she provides mentorship and training to entrepreneurs\, assisting them with business plan development\, financial projections\, and market research. She empowers clients to promote and grow their businesses while implementing essential procedures effectively. With a background in business consulting\, marketing\, and training\, Lynette has successfully delivered impactful programs that enhance client engagement and outcomes. \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/business-expert-session-basics-of-hiring-employees-with-washington-department-of-lni-and-seattle-office-of-labor-standards-7/
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SUMMARY:Grow and Thrive (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:9/4/2026: This class is full and only accepting waitlist registrations. \nGrow & Thrive is a structured mentor program with expert guidance & advice\, perfect for any business owner who wants to take their business to the next level.  Participants create a strategy for growth by charting a path to future success with 3–5-year objectives working with their current financial statements\, operating manuals\, marketing materials\, etc. You will also identify issues and improve your business model and evaluate current operations to determine your path for growth. The course will conclude with pitch presentations\, presented before a panel of business professionals. \nThis course is designed for business owners who have been in business at least a year and are averaging over $25\,000 in annual sales or have completed the Launch & Grow program. Through seven\, 3-hour sessions held over a 12-week period\, business owners work with subject-area experts to design a plan to strategically grow their business. Additionally\, they are paired with mentors and business coaches for further guidance and support. Grow & Thrive is an opportunity to share\, learn\, and network with other successful business owners in a small cohort setting. \nThis opportunity is designed to be an immersive program and is a paid course. Class fee is $399 for the course including materials. \nEach participant can expect to budget 9-12 hours per session to ensure success in this class—this includes 3 hours of class time and 7-9 hours of “pre- & post- session work” outside of class. Sessions 1-6 meeting every 2 weeks. \nGrow & Thrive Sessions: \n\nOrientation (Sep 15)\nSession One (Sep 22): Know Your Business: Strategic Assessment and Setting Goals\nSession Two (Oct 6): Marketing & Sales\nSession Three (Oct 20): Financial Management\nSession Four (Nov 3): Resource Management: Operations\nSession Five (Nov 17): Resource Management: Human Resources\nSession Six (Dec 1): Pitch\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n10:00 am – 1:00 pm PT\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm AKT\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm MT \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330
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