Feb 4, 2026 | Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mentoring
Your business idea matters, but your branding is what brings it to life. Why is branding so important when you’re starting out? By Mazzy Eckel, Young Adult Advisory Council Member Key takeaways: Your brand is just as important as your idea. It is the way you...
Jan 23, 2026 | Education, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mentoring, Starting a Business
Washington State Department of Commerce and the Employment Security Department introduce a new entrepreneurship training resource Aspiring entrepreneurs have a lot to consider, and those challenges are even greater for teens and young adults. The Young Entrepreneur...
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,...