Aug 6, 2025 | Community Activities, Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mentoring, Networking, Starting a Business
By Jacquie Goodwill The longest running all-government- and non-profit-run small business fair in Washington State. The journey to starting your business often feels like a long and winding road trip. There seems to be so many proverbial stops along your route before...
Dec 2, 2024 | Education, Marketing
What they are and why they are important to your brand. A common myth holds that crows, magpies, and other jaybirds collect bright, shiny things. Cue the way-back fantasy movie from 1982 (released before many of you were born), the Secret of NIMH. The crow character,...
Mar 1, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Networking
This blog was written by Robb Zerr. We remember Robb’s legacy with Commerce and OEDC. Maybe you’ve heard it referred to as the Pareto Principle or the 80/20 rule. Focusing on your top 20% of clients isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that’s often forgotten or ignored....
Feb 2, 2024 | Education, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Artificial Intelligence certainly isn’t the death knell many predicted. If harnessed correctly, it’s much more a tool than a threat. Below I’ve outlined FREE (mostly, at least in the beginning) AI tools which I’ve tested and recommend to small businesses. 1....
