Evergreen BizLink

10/20/2026

News from Evergreen BizLink Resource Partner Thurston Economic Development Council!

Registration is OPEN! Early Bird Pricing Available!
Join us December 9–10 at Great Wolf Lodge for the 2026 Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation EXPO!

Connect with regional leaders, explore innovative ideas, and gain valuable insights into Southwest Washington’s economic future.

December 9: Rural Economic Development Pre-Conference – $50
December 10: Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation EXPO – $175

Register today and take advantage of Early Bird pricing!
Find out more about the EXPO on our website:
https://thurstonedc.com/regional-economic-forecast-innovation-expo/

10/15/2026

📣 APPLICATIONS DUE TOMORROW (Friday 10/16/26 at 5:00pm PST) for the WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA 2026-27 Statewide grant opportunity!

Thanks to the Washington State Department of Commerce, this grant cycle will fund collaborative projects that engage 2-5 strategic partners capable of innovating, reaching new entrepreneurs, leveraging expertise, and adapting existing resources to deliver comprehensive business services to WA-based microenterprises.

Head to the WSMA website for Guidelines, FAQs, Info Session Replay and MORE!

BizLink

10/13/2026

Sharing from our partners at Washington Economic Development Association about a small business funding opportunity! 💵

Looking for financial support? Opportunities are available in this lineup of available programs.

10/09/2026

Sharing upcoming classes & events from Evergreen BizLink Resource Partner Washington APEX Accelerator!

https://buff.ly/eO9rOFv

10/07/2026

WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA Grant FAQs and Video Replays are NOW ONLINE!

Applications are due October 16 at 5:00pm PST

https://www.wamicrobiz.org/current-wsma-statewide-grant-guidelines

10/06/2026

Sharing from Evergreen BizLink Resource Partner Artist Trust about their fellowships!

10/02/2026

📣 REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY!

Evergreen BizLink is pleased to sponsor the NACM Business Credit Services Western WA Fall Credit Forum on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Seattle Museum of Flight.

This event is a day-long discussion on fraud & cybersecurity featuring keynote speaker Frank Abagnale Jr, one of the world’s most respected authorities on fraud, forgery, and cybersecurity and the inspiration for Steven Spielberg’s film Catch Me If You Can!

Join fellow credit, finance, and risk professionals for a full day of timely insights, expert speakers, and valuable connections — centered on fraud prevention and cybersecurity.

Information & Registration in the comments!

09/28/2026

Sharing this important workshop from Evergreen BizLink Resource Partner Communities Rise happening Oct 1 about law and compliance for nonprofits!

Join us on Thursday October 1st, 2026 11-2pm PST in Downtown Kent for an immersive and interactive workshop on common areas of law and compliance for nonprofits, including: State and federal legal requirements, corporate governance requirements, fundraising rules, managing staff and volunteers, intellectual property basics, and more. This workshop is suited best for those who have a direct hand in the organizational structure and decision making power for your community based organization. Scan the QR code or click the link in the comments to register!

09/26/2026

GREAT event by Discover Lewis County focused on tourism and we were really excited to have Lisa Smith, Executive Director of the WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA and Evergreen BizLink speak about the important connection between microenterprise and tourism.

09/24/2026

Thurston Economic Development Council has another set of cohorts of the ScaleUp program starting soon! ScaleUp is a FREE , eight-week training series for Washington business owners. Live webinars plus online learning!

ScaleUp business classes - in English y en español The path to seven figures begins here! These nine-week seminars offer expert guidance to help you grow your business. Learn how to take your time back, break through the profit plateau, create new revenue streams and help you to work on your busine...