Information Sessions for Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance Program
Snohomish County, Washington, June 20, 2023 – Two Information Sessions for Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) will take place this Wednesday and Thursday. SBIA is providing technical assistance services along with micro-grants to help small businesses in Snohomish County recover from the effects of the pandemic, as well as encourage new and innovative ideas from start-ups and entrepreneurs. The program is funded by the county’s federal ARPA appropriation.
“Our small business community is the backbone of our main streets and the local economy. They provide the goods and services that make our communities prosper.” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “The Small Business Innovation Assistance program will drive economic growth and innovation throughout our county and help entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs build long-term resiliency.”
Information Sessions Details
These upcoming free information sessions are the first step to learning more about SBIA, which is a partnership with Ventures, and are required to apply to the Business Fundamentals Course. Ventures is a regional non-profit organization that has supported small businesses and entrepreneurs for 28 years. Below are the details for each information session:
Information session in Spanish
- Date and Time: Wednesday June 21, from 6 to 8 pm
- Location: Connect Casino Road, 14 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98208
Information session in English
- Date and Time: Thursday June 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Connect Casino Road, 14 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98208
Anyone interested but unable to attend in person can view a recording of the briefing on the Ventures website.
The Business Basics Course and SBIA
The eight-week Business Basics course for Snohomish County Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs is a vital component of SBIA. The course will meet once a week for three hours with business peers and coaches and will cover the basics of business marketing, sales, financial management, and operations. Graduates of the Business Basics course will be eligible to access capital opportunities such as small business loans and grants, as well as a targeted incubation program to support the development of start-ups in the food and child care industries.
These courses are face-to-face and will take place on Thursday evenings from 6-9pm from July 13 to September 7, 2023. The deadline to apply for the SBIA Summer Session is Thursday, June 29 at 11:59 p.m.
Anyone interested can find more information about SBIA, including eligibility, how to apply, and other program components on this website (Available in English and Spanish).
About Snohomish County’s Recovery Work
Executive Somers established the Office of Recovery and Resiliency to guide the county’s recovery work by ensuring that federal pandemic relief is administered quickly, effectively, and equitably. Information about the county’s recovery work can be found at www.snohomishcountywa.gov/recovery.
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Summary: Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) is hosting information sessions this week to provide technical assistance services and micro-grants to local small businesses. These sessions are the first step in applying to the Business Fundamentals Course and are held in both English and Spanish. The SBIA program aims to drive economic growth and innovation in Snohomish County, helping entrepreneurs build long-term resiliency. Graduates of the Business Basics course will have access to capital opportunities and a targeted incubation program. More information and applications can be found on the SBIA website. Additionally, the Office of Recovery and Resiliency, led by Executive Dave Somers, is overseeing the county’s recovery efforts from the pandemic. Visit the county’s recovery website for further information.
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Snohomish County, Washington, June 20, 2023 – Two Information Sessions for Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) will take place this Wednesday and Thursday. SBIA is providing technical assistance services along with micro-grants to help small businesses in Snohomish County recover from the effects of the pandemic, as well as encourage new and innovative ideas from start-ups and entrepreneurs. The program is funded by the county’s federal ARPA appropriation.
“Our small business community is the backbone of our main streets and the local economy. They provide the goods and services that make our communities prosper.” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “The Small Business Innovation Assistance program will drive economic growth and innovation throughout our county and help entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs build long-term resiliency.”
These upcoming free information sessions are the first step to learning more about SBIA, which is a partnership with Ventures, and are required to apply to the Business Fundamentals Course. Ventures is a regional non-profit organization that has supported small businesses and entrepreneurs for 28 years. Details of each information session are included below.
Information session in Spanish
Date and Time: Wednesday June 21, from 6 to 8 pm
Location: Connect Casino Road, 14 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98208
Information session in English
Date and Time: Thursday June 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Connect Casino Road, 14 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98208
Anyone interested but unable to attend in person can view a recording of the briefing on the Ventures website.
The eight-week Business Basics course for Snohomish County Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs is a vital component of SBIA. The course will meet once a week for three hours with business peers and coaches and will cover the basics of business marketing, sales, financial management, and operations. Graduates of the Business Basics course will be eligible to access capital opportunities such as small business loans and grants, as well as a targeted incubation program to support the development of start-ups in the food and child care industries.
These courses are face-to-face and will take place on Thursday evenings from 6-9pm from July 13 to September 7, 2023. The deadline to apply for the SBIA Summer Session is Thursday, June 29 at 11:59 p.m.
Anyone interested can find more information about SBIA, including eligibility, how to apply, and other program components. on this website (Available in English and Spanish).
Executive Somers established the Office of Recovery and Resiliency to guide the county’s recovery work by ensuring that federal pandemic relief is administered quickly, effectively, and equitably. Information about the county’s recovery work can be found at www.snohomishcountywa.gov/recovery.
FOUNTAIN: Snohomish County Government
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Information Sessions for Snohomish County Small Business Innovation Assistance Program
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