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06/10/2026

Resource Partners: Do you serve businesses in Clark, Cowlitz, and/or Wahkiakum Counties? Here is grant opportunity you should know about: The Community Investment for Business Opportunities (CIBO) Program!

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

06/08/2026

LISTEN NOW! Hear from Lisa Smith, Executive Director of the WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA talking about all things Evergreen BizLink!

The Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) addresses critical barriers faced by microenterprises, sole proprietors, and early-stage entrepreneurs in accessing capital and vital resources. The organization strengthens the statewide network supporting small businesses, providing essential...

06/06/2026

REMINDER! The Inaugural Pacific Northwest Industrial Symbiosis Conference is happening June 28-30, 2026 in Vancouver, Washington.

This two-day conference brings together the Pacific Northwest's leading industrial symbiosis (IS) practitioners, business innovators, economic development professionals, and industry leaders from both the public and private sectors.

Hosted by the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure, this conference builds on exciting investments by both the Washington and the Oregon state legislatures, guided and implemented by the states' economic development agencies, to bring Industrial Symbiosis to the PNW.

Read more and register: https://www.sustaininfrastructure.org/is-conference-2026

06/03/2026

It’s not too early to get this on your calendar! We hope to see everyone after summer 😎for our next Evergreen BizLink Quarterly Resource Partner Meeting on Thursday, September 17 at 2:00pm!

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4x2aket

Note: This meeting is for Resource Partners only, it is not for businesses.

06/02/2026

Once again Washington Small Business Development Center has got some great trainings lined up for the month including Including Profit-Driven Pricing: Mastering the Essentials for Small Business Owners and Strategies for Export Success.

Hello June! Check out the list of our scheduled webinars this month and register today → https://conta.cc/43G8yCi

06/01/2026

Hope to see our Evergreen BizLink Resource Partners at tomorrow’s Quarterly Partner Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00pm PST!

Registration: https://bit.ly/4sYhfTk

Note: This meeting is for Resource Partners only, it is not for businesses.

05/29/2026

Grow your business. Win contracts. Access capital.

Join Evergreen BizLink Resource Partner & WSMA Grantee Minority H**p Builders Association (MHBA) for a FREE training & workshop series designed specifically for small manufacturers, builders, and contractors across Washington State!

Program runs through June 12, 2026.

Cohort Training Series (3 Sessions) includes: Leveraging Buy Clean & Buy Fair Policy for Business Growth, Sourcing & Scaling with Sustainable Regional Materials, Procurement Readiness & Bio-Based Product Examples.

Learn more: https://minorityhempbuildersassociation.com/training-series

# SmallManufacturers

05/28/2026

We had a GREAT time with WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA at INSPIRE today hosted by Washington Center for Women in Business, Thurston Economic Development Council and U.S. Small Business Administration!

We’ve met so many wonderful business owners and shared helpful tips about using Evergreen BizLink for business technical assistance and connections. Thank you to everyone that stopped by!

05/27/2026

THURSDAY! Evergreen BizLink and WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA are excited to be part of the 2026 INSPIRE Women's Business Conference from Washington Center for Women in Business, Thurston Economic Development Council and the U.S. Small Business Administration tomorrow!

Visit our booth and let’s talk Evergreen BizLink and how our connections can power and inspire your business or ESO!

Register: https://www.wcwb.org/inspire-2026

05/26/2026

Evergreen BizLink Resource Partner Washington African American Chamber of Commerce is offering Childcare & Construction Workshop + Business 1:1 Sessions. Check it out!

🚨 FREE BUSINESS WORKSHOP & 1:1 SUPPORT SESSIONS 🚨

The Washington African American Chamber of Commerce is excited to host our Childcare & Construction Workshop + Business 1:1 Sessions designed to help entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners grow and succeed!

📍 Richland Community Center
500 Amon Park Drive, Richland, WA
🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
🗓 Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

Join us to learn about:
✔ Licensing & Compliance
✔ Budgeting & Cash Flow
✔ Staffing & Workforce Retention
✔ Procurement & Contracting Opportunities
✔ Business Growth Strategies
✔ 1:1 Business Support Sessions

Over the course of our recent cohorts, WAACOC proudly served dozens of entrepreneurs across Washington State through virtual workshops, technical assistance, and business education support. Participants included aspiring childcare providers, startup contractors, and growing small businesses seeking guidance on access to capital, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
This opportunity is FREE and open statewide!
🌐 www.waacoc.com
📞 509-295-2036