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Did you know 5% of gross revenues are lost to fraud each year? Have you considered whether or not your business is at risk from fraud? VSH and People’s Bank will help answer any questions you have about fraud in your business with a presentation entitled “Is Your Business Fraud-Proof?” ...
Do you need to diversify your customer base? Selling to the U.S. government is a great way to do just that. The federal government is the world’s largest consumer, and buys virtually everything on the market. State and local governments also need suppliers for their goods. The Procurement Technical Assistance ...
WWU Community Career and Internship Fair Are you looking for bright and highly motivated young minds to assist your business while learning about your work? Western Washington University is hosting its annual Community Career and Internship Fair Thursday October 23rd. Approximately 500 students from a wide variety of majors attend ...
The Whatcom Business Alliance and Business Pulse Magazine are hosting the 29th annual Northwest Business Expo & Conference. The expo represents the largest business-to-business conference north of Seattle and includes over 60 business exhibitors, seminars and presentations, prize giveaways, and the WBA President’s Club Reception. With leading businesses from around ...
The Whatcom Business Alliance and the Hecht Group are hosting a presentation focusing on approaches to minimize the negative impact of the Affordable Care Act on local businesses. As premium notices begin to arrive and employer mandates loom around the corner, the presentation will address solutions for business owners to ...
Just in time for the NFL season to kick into gear, Bellingham is getting our own place to enjoy a delicious basket of wings and nice cold one, all while watching the Seahawks play (or any other team you might be rooting for). With over 30 flat screen TVs and ...
The Whatcom Bed and Breakfast Guild (WBBG) is inviting all local industry members to “renew, refresh, and refocus” at their Annual Meeting and Conference at the Chrysalis Inn. The Annual Meeting is a chance for Whatcom County small business owners in the hospitality industry to socialize and share tips with ...
As part of their ongoing Build It Lecture Series, Northwest Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) has announced their November lecture, entitled “Customer Loyalty: Attract New Customers and Develop a Following.” The lecture will be given by Brad Stevens, an expert in retail marketing and loyalty programs. Stevens has served at Nordstrom ...
One of the keys to Bellingham’s successful development, even landing us on lists of “best downtowns”, is our ingenuity when it comes to sustainable building. Bellingham is home to many firms with a strong commitment to building sustainable infrastructure, and the Sustainable Design and Development Conference, hosted by Sustainable Connections, ...
The benefits of hiring a college graduate for your business should be a no-brainer for most business owners. The WWU Career Services Center and College of Business and Economics are co-hosting the annual WWU Fall Business Career Fair on November 6th, to help businesses and students connect and forge relationships. ...
Uber is taking the private transportation industry by storm. In the five years since the company launched its app, Uber has spread to every inhabited continent, and operates in hundreds of cities across the globe. Now its Bellingham’s turn to get in on the action. Uber is planning on starting ...
Has new legislation left you unsure of where your business stands in regards to Washington and Federal employment law? The local chapter of the Society for Human Resources and Management is ready to educate you. The Mt. Baker chapter of SHRM has invited several local attorneys to lead a half ...
Perhaps the biggest boon to entrepreneurs and innovators in the 21st century has been the rise of crowdfunding, and the websites that have come with it. Kickstarter, IndieGogo, and more have been instrumental in bringing great ideas from planning to implementation in the past decade. If you have your own ...
Need help making sense of your employer’s retirement plan package? Want to know how to best leverage your plan to make the most of your money? Join Certified Financial Planner Devin Wolf for a comprehensive workshop on everything retirement plans, including strategies to help you: Avoid hidden fees Properly allocate ...
Networking is a key part of developing and expanding a business. The more relationships business leaders can form, the more opportunities present themselves for the business to grow and prosper. The Whatcom/Bellingham Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking breakfast each to help local businesses form these connections. Arrive early for ...
Are you worried about the impact of Washington’s new laws regarding the possession and use of marijuana on your employment policies? The Whatcom Chamber of Commerce Speakers Series is hosting an event for HR professionals and managers on the what Washington’s new marijuana laws mean for business owners. Richard Davis ...
The purpose of the First Look Forum has been, up until this year, to bring together entrepreneurs from the PNW to learn, compete, collaborate, and grow in Seattle. This year, however, the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) decided to bring the program to another part of the state for the ...
Following up last year’s inaugural event, Whatcom Business Alliance and Business Pulse Magazine are partnering up again this month to host an Economic Forecast and Update Breakfast. The event will feature capital analyst Gary Schlossberg, as well as other economic observers looking back over the last year and providing predictions ...
Recently started a business in Bellingham? Maybe your business been around for a while but you want to make stronger connections with other community members. Do you want to learn more about the Whatcom Chamber of Commerce? The Chamber’s Business After Business event is an opportunity to meet any of ...
“Are you a developer, designer, marketer, product manager, or simply an entrepreneur enthusiast? Lend your skills to help launch a startup from idea to a revenue realizing company.” So proclaims the tagline of Invent Coworking’s 54-hour startup challenge. Contestants will join together for the length of the challenge to take ...
