Washington State Virtual Business Fair
by Business.WA.Gov on September 9, 2020present
24th annual
Washington State Virtual Small Business Fair
“Navigating the New Normal”
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | 7am – 5pm
PARTICIPATION OPTIONS FOR
Economic Development agencies
Chambers of Commerce
Port Districts
Cities
Counties
Contact: Bretta Beveridge bbeveridge@esd.wa.gov 206-235-8249
PARTICIPATION OPTIONS FOR
Economic Development agencies
Chambers of Commerce
Port Districts
Cities
Counties
Contact: Bretta Beveridge bbeveridge@esd.wa.gov 206-235-8249
BACKGROUND
The Washington Small Business Fair, or “Biz Fair,” began in 1997 as a collaborative effort of local, state,
and federal government agencies and local trade organizations to put on a free, one-day one-place event for aspiring and current small business owners to gain access to the knowledge and resources
they need to start, grow, and thrive. After a successful first Biz Fair in 1997 and continued demand from the small business community, the partner agencies formed an ongoing Biz Fair Planning
Committee that has organized the event every year.
The Biz Fair has been comprised of two parts:
Resource Center Exhibitors:
Where attendees gain valuable access to free small business information
from the Biz Fair exhibitors. Exhibitors include local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as non-profit and community organizations that support small business.
Seminars:
Where attendees sharpen their business skills by attending 60-minute seminars taught by
savvy business experts who share their knowledge and real-life experiences.
Seminar topics have included:
- Small Business Ownership: Tips For Success Starting A Business
- Business Law Essentials DIY Market Research
- Financing & Crowdfunding Panel
- Package & Price Your Services to Maximize Revenue Drive Traffic to Your Website
- Food Truck Business Basics Developing A Business Plan
- Sell to The Government
- Slay the Social Media Dragon Register, License, Go!
- Business Filing 101
- Keys to Creating A Business Boosting Website Taxes and The Small Business Owner
- Selling Online DIY Website
- Marketing Tips & Advice Quickbooks Basics Buying A Business
- Avoiding Predatory Lending