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SUMMARY:Shop Local\, Stay Local: Boosting Local Business Through Tourism and Events
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 12th\, 2025 \nTime: 6pm-8pn (MST) \nLocation: 110 East 2nd Ave\, Glenns Ferry\, Idaho \n  \nJoin us on May 12 from 6–8 PM (MST) at Glenns Ferry City Hall for a “Shop Local\, Stay Local” evening focused on helping businesses attract customers during tourism and high season. We’ll cover marketing tips\, storefront strategies\, and how to partner with community events to drive foot traffic. \nCome ready to network\, ask questions\, and share ideas with fellow local business owners. \nThis is a potluck-style gathering\, so bring a dish to share and let’s build community together! Registration at the door \nPlease reach out to Paige Wiscombe at iwbc@businessimpactnw.org with questions
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/shop-local-stay-local/
LOCATION:Glenns Ferry City Hall\, 110 East 2nd Ave\, Glenns Ferry\, ID
ORGANIZER;CN="Idaho Women's Business Center (IWBC)":MAILTO:iwbc@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Smart Strategies: Connect with Resources for Your Small Business (Cascade\, Idaho)
DESCRIPTION:Empower Your Business with the right tools and insights with “Smart Strategies: Connect with Resources for Your Small Business”. This is in collaboration with our State & Federal partners and regional Chambers of Commerce! \n \nDate: April 15\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (MST)\nLocation: Hotel NoBo\, Cascade \nAre you looking to take your small business to the next level either as an existing business or wanting to start one? Join us for an exclusive event packed with essential resources\, expert insights\, and networking opportunities designed to help your business grow and thrive. \nEnjoy a panel luncheon with experts from the Small Business Administration\, Idaho Small Business Development Center\, Idaho Women’s Business Center\, Idaho Workforce Development Council\, and Idaho Department of Commerce followed by small business breakouts offering two 20-minute presentations on small business strategies or programs you offer. Don’t miss the chance to network with peers and access invaluable free resources for your business. Optional networking follows. \nPlease click “More Information/Register” to view full event information on Eventbrite. Pre-registration is encouraged due to capacity! Interested in connecting with any of our panelists for a one-on-one visit while they are in the region? Please reach out to us and we can help connect you! \nBig thank you to these five agencies coming to our region for this special event to support our small businesses in the West Central Mountains. \nPlease reach out to Paige Wiscombe at iwbc@businessimpactnw.org with questions.
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/smart-strategies-connect-with-resources-for-your-small-business-cascade-idaho/
LOCATION:Hotel NoBo\, 500 North Main Street\, Cascade\, 83611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
ORGANIZER;CN="Idaho Women's Business Center (IWBC)":MAILTO:iwbc@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Smart Strategies: Connect with Resources for Your Small Business (McCall\, Idaho)
DESCRIPTION:Empower Your Business with the right tools and insights with “Smart Strategies: Connect with Resources for Your Small Business”. This is in collaboration with our State & Federal partners and regional Chambers of Commerce! \n \nDate: April 14\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (MST)\nLocation: McCall Public Library \nAre you looking to take your small business to the next level either as an existing business or wanting to start one? Join us for an exclusive event packed with essential resources\, expert insights\, and networking opportunities designed to help your business grow and thrive. \nEnjoy a panel luncheon with experts from the Small Business Administration\, Idaho Small Business Development Center\, Idaho Women’s Business Center\, Idaho Workforce Development Council\, and Idaho Department of Commerce followed by small business breakouts offering two 20-minute presentations on small business strategies or programs you offer. Don’t miss the chance to network with peers and access invaluable free resources for your business. Optional networking follows. \nPlease click “More Information/Register” to view full event information on Eventbrite. Pre-registration is encouraged due to capacity! Interested in connecting with any of our panelists for a one-on-one visit while they are in the region? Please reach out to us and we can help connect you! \nBig thank you to these five agencies coming to our region for this special event to support our small businesses in the West Central Mountains. \nPlease reach out to Paige Wiscombe at iwbc@businessimpactnw.org with questions. \n 
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/smart-strategies-connect-with-resources-for-your-small-business-mccall-idaho/
LOCATION:McCall Public Library\, 218 Park Street\, McCall\, ID\, 83638\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Idaho Women's Business Center (IWBC)":MAILTO:iwbc@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Twin Falls)
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\n\nInstructions:  \nThis is an in-person workshop. \nAddress: 202 Shoshone St N\, Twin Falls\, ID 83301\nDate: April 1st\, 2025\nClass Time: 11am-1pm MST\nCost: Free\nCohost: Culture for Change Foundation \nPlease Click Here to RSVP. RSVP’ing is not required.
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-twin-falls/
LOCATION:Culture for Change Foundation\, 202 Shoshone St N\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Idaho Women's Business Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Idaho Women’s Business Center (IWBC)! \n \nDate: March 11\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nLocation: Nampa Business Accelerator – 5465 E Terra Linda Way\, Room 106\, Nampa\, ID 83686 \nWe are excited to welcome SBA\, State and Local Dignitaries\, and the community as we celebrate the return of the Idaho Women’s Business Center to the state. This event is an opportunity to highlight and support women-owned businesses and network with fellow entrepreneurs\, resource partners\, and community leaders. \nEnjoy drinks and appetizers as you connect with others and celebrate the IWBC’s new chapter in Idaho’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you’re a client\, partner\, or member of the community\, we invite you to come\, enjoy\, and be part of this exciting milestone! \nPlease RSVP so we can plan for enough food! Click here to RSVP.
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/idaho-womens-business-center-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:Nampa Accelerator\, 5465 E Terra Linda Way\, Nampa\, ID\, 83686\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Business Expert Session: Practical AI for Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is about learning how to great practical\, ROI-focused\, time-saving benefits from implementing AI in your business processes. \nYou will receive an easy to understand framework for: \n\n how to find AI solutions in a large convoluted space\, \nhow to implement AI\,\nsome incredible tools you might not know about\,\nand some examples of things I’ve done for myself and my clients.\n\nPresenter: Noah Riley – AI Engineer/Founder\, AI Genius Automations \n \n \nNoah Riley is the founder and visionary leader of AI Genius Automations. His passion for AI goes beyond his profession\, he views it as a transformative technology with the potential to create time and improve people’s lives. This belief drives his dedication and passion to understanding AI and making its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses alike. Noah’s enthusiasm for AI is contagious\, and his ability to explain complex concepts in an approachable manner makes AI understandable\, accessible\, and appealing to audiences. His unique blend of expertise and charisma makes learning about AI both informative and enjoyable. Under Noah’s leadership\, AI Genius Automations is at the forefront of AI innovation and application\, providing cutting-edge solutions that help clients harness the power of AI to achieve their goals. \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/business-expert-session-practical-ai-for-business/
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