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SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Valdez)
DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to BIN\, 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\nIf you are not yet a Business Impact NW client\, please Register for Services by clicking here. \n\nThis is an in-person event held at the Valdez Consortium Library\, Meeting Room downstairs. Contact Carrie Jean Shephard at (907) 531-2215 if you have questions about the event or need assistance with registration.
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-valdez/
LOCATION:Valdez Consortium Library\, 212 Fairbanks St\, Valdez\, AK\, 99686\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Valdez St. Patrick’s Day Networking Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Valdez business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs\, join the Alaska Women’s Business Center at Business Impact NW and Business Women of Valdez Group for a St. Patrick’s Day lunch meet-up at Mike’s Palace. This event welcomes all entrepreneurs—current and future—not just women. It’s a practical way to strengthen our community. Wear green if you’d like and come prepared for a productive lunch with a Luck of the Entrepreneur twist! \nDate: Monday\, March 17\, 2025\nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Mike’s Palace Ristorante 201 N Harbor Dr.\, Valdez\, AK 99686\nCost: Free to attend—everyone covers their own meal/drinks \nThis is a chance to: \n\nConnect with other local business owners\nFind new opportunities and collaborations\nGet updates on community news\nDiscuss plans for the 2025 summer season\n\nEvent Highlights:  \n\nPrize drawings! Wear green for an extra entry. Bring a business-minded friend for 2 additional entries.\nAlaska Women’s Business Center (AWBC) will share resources to improve your profitability.\n\nPlease email or text Carrie Jean at carries@businessimpactnw.org or (907) 531-2215 by Friday\, March 14th to reserve your seat. 
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/valdez-st-patricks-day-networking-lunch/
LOCATION:Mike’s Palace Ristorante\, 201 N Harbor Dr\, Valdez\, AK\, 99686\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grow and Thrive (Spring 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Grow & 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 $299 for the course including materials. \nEach participant can expect to budget 9-12 hours per session to ensure success in this class—this includes 2.5 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 (Feb 13)\nSession One (Feb 20): Know Your Business: Strategic Assessment and Setting Goals\nSession Two (Mar 6): Marketing & Sales\nSession Three (Mar 20): Financial Management\nSession Four (Apr 3): Resource Management: Operations\nSession Five (Apr 17): Resource Management: Human Resources\nSession Six (May 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
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/grow-and-thrive-spring-2025/
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