BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Business Impact NW - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://businessimpactnw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Business Impact NW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Boise BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T113000 DTSTAMP:20251223T203200Z CREATED:20251120T001817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T203200Z UID:10009075-1788343200-1788348600@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to Business Impact NW\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\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 – 11:30 am PT\n9:00 am – 10:30 am AKT\n11:00 am – 12:30 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 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-93/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Calendar-banner-2024-Square-One.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260902T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260902T123000 DTSTAMP:20260805T195447Z CREATED:20260804T210150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T195447Z UID:10009481-1788346800-1788352200@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself en Español DESCRIPTION:Tu puerta de acceso al capital o asesoramiento empresarial a través de Business Impact NW. \nYa sea que seas nuevo en Business Impact NW\, estés comenzando\, necesites asesoramiento o estés listo para solicitar un préstamo\, este curso te presentará los programas y servicios que ofrecemos\, te dará la oportunidad de agendar reuniones con un asesor de negocios y te brindará información específica sobre nuestro proceso de préstamos según tu situación. \nTemas que cubriremos: \n\nLos pasos para iniciar un negocio.\nTipos de estructuras empresariales.\nInformación sobre cómo redactar un plan de negocios.\nCómo (y por qué) realizar una investigación de mercado.\nQué buscan los prestamistas al evaluar una solicitud de préstamo comercial.\nLa importancia de desarrollar una proyección de flujo de caja y cómo hacerlo.\n\nEste es un evento organizado en conjunto por el Centro de Negocios para Mujeres de Idaho (Idaho Women’s Business Center) de Business Impact NW y la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Idaho. El evento se llevará a cabo en la oficina del Centro de Negocios para Mujeres de Idaho\, ubicada en 5465 E Terra Linda Way\, Nampa\, ID 83687. Si tiene alguna pregunta\, comuníquese con Mina Piña al (208) 960-4497. URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-en-espanol-virtual-23/ LOCATION:Idaho Women’s Business Center\, 5465 E Terra Linda Way\, Nampa\, ID\, 83687\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Calendar-banner-2024-Square-One.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T203221Z CREATED:20251119T233140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T203221Z UID:10009051-1789041600-1789047000@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to Business Impact NW\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm AKT\n1:00 pm – 2:30 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 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-69/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Calendar-banner-2024-Square-One.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T123000 DTSTAMP:20251223T203244Z CREATED:20251119T235926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T203244Z UID:10009063-1789470000-1789475400@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to Business Impact NW\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT\n10:00 am – 11:30 am AKT\n12:00 pm – 1:30 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 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-81/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Calendar-banner-2024-Square-One.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T130000 DTSTAMP:20251223T204341Z CREATED:20251021T223338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T204341Z UID:10008945-1789552800-1789563600@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Launch and Grow: Virtual DESCRIPTION:Launch & Grow Your Business is a course designed to train participants on starting and running their business. The Launch & Grow program guides entrepreneurs in developing and implementing effective business plans to support strategic growth or secure financing. \nThis comprehensive 7-week program requires a commitment of approximately 10-12 hours per week\, combining live virtual sessions with self-paced pre- and post-session work. Participants gain skills in business management\, marketing\, and finance\, resulting in the creation of a draft business plan. \nLaunch & Grow is a paid program offered at a rate of $399\, including course material. For Washington residents – Launch & Grow is a Washington State SEAP approved course. \nNOTICE: Launch & Grow Live Weekly Sessions will be held via a virtual meeting on the Zoom platform\, not in-person. \n All sessions are: \n\n10am-1pm PST/PDT\n9am-12pm AKT\n11am-2pm MDT\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Agenda\nLive Weekly Sessions\nWednesdays\n10am-1pm PST/PDT\n\n\nWeek 1: Planning Your Business\nSeptember 16\n\n\nWeek 2: Knowing Your Products & Services\nSeptember 23\n\n\nWeek 3: Understanding Your Market (Part 1)\nSeptember 30\n\n\nWeek 4: Understanding Your Market (Part 2)\nOctober 7\n\n\nWeek 5: Understanding Branding & Building a Marketing Plan\nOctober 14\n\n\nWeek 6: Understanding Pricing & Financials\nOctober 21\n\n\nWeek 7: Funding & Managing Operations\nOctober 28\n\n\n\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/launch-and-grow-virtual-6/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Calendar-banner-2024-Launch-Grow-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T133000 DTSTAMP:20251120T015245Z CREATED:20251119T225456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T015245Z UID:10009038-1790078400-1790083800@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself en Español (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Tu puerta de acceso al capital o asesoramiento empresarial a través de Business Impact NW. \nYa sea que seas nuevo en Business Impact NW\, estés comenzando\, necesites asesoramiento o estés listo para solicitar un préstamo\, este curso te presentará los programas y servicios que ofrecemos\, te dará la oportunidad de agendar reuniones con un asesor de negocios y te brindará información específica sobre nuestro proceso de préstamos según tu situación. \nTemas que cubriremos: \n\nLos pasos para iniciar un negocio.\nTipos de estructuras empresariales.\nInformación sobre cómo redactar un plan de negocios.\nCómo (y por qué) realizar una investigación de mercado.\nQué buscan los prestamistas al evaluar una solicitud de préstamo comercial.\nLa importancia de desarrollar una proyección de flujo de caja y cómo hacerlo.\n\nBusiness Impact NW atiende a clientes en tres zonas horarias. Asegúrate de revisar el horario correspondiente a tu ubicación: \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm AKT\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT \nSe proporcionarán ajustes razonables para personas con discapacidades si se solicitan con al menos dos semanas de anticipación. Para más información\, contáctanos en coaching@businessimpactnw.org o llama al (206) 324-4330. URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-en-espanol-virtual-19/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Calendar-banner-2024-Square-One.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR