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pBusiness TuneUp
In this unprecedented time, customers are wary of taking any unnecessary trips outside of their homes. As a result, many businesses are finding their revenue streams diminished, and many business owners worry about the long-term sustainability of their businesses. Fortunately, there are several cost-free steps that business owners can take to stabilize their revenue and see increases in their leads, sales and income. Build Your Market is an online workshop, where instructor Daryl Murrow will cover the strategies business owners can use to weather the COVID-19 crisis and current economic downturn, and ways you can actively grow your business so that it’s even more resilient in the future. Tune Up Your Business with ScaleUp
WHO: Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation WHAT: Build Your Market WHEN: The first session begins on Friday, May 22 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. WHERE: Online Webinar COST: Due to special funding from the Cities of Olympia and Lacey, businesses located within those cities are generally eligible to attend at no cost (limited to the first 30 registrants). The City of Tumwater will pay 80 percent of the registration cost for Tumwater businesses, if granted a scholarship. Apply today at ScaleUpThurston.org FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact James Davis, jdavis@thurstonedc.com, or (360) 464-6051.
About the Thurston Economic Development Council and The Center for Business & Innovation The Thurston Economic Development Council has been supporting a strong economy in Thurston County since 1982 with a mission to create a dynamic and sustainable economy that supports the values of the people who live and work in Thurston County. At the foundation of the work we do are three main principles: recruit, retain, and expand.
We work to maintain the health of local businesses by offering technical assistance, and providing advocacy on their behalf. We present market opportunities to Thurston County employers, providing support for them to expand their operations. We actively attract investment and employment opportunities into our region through outreach, promotion and trade missions.
“TuneUp helped improve our business systems and taught us how to run our business so our business doesn’t run us. Now that we’re in the COVID-19 crisis, we realized that going through the ScaleUp program gave us the tools to be able to weather this storm.” -Dean Jones, Encore Chocolates & Teas
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The Task Force is also pursuing several additional initiatives, including:
The Olympia Downtown Alliance will soon launch Promising Notes, (in partnership with the City of Olympia, Olympia Artspace Alliance and Octapas) to paint murals on boarded storefronts and create short music videos featuring local musicians. Developing a Thurston Strong Job Corps, which would connect people seeking paid employment with nonprofits serving essential community development or social service needs once it is safe to do so. Standing up a Thurston Strong Childcare Coalition with support provided by the Child Care Action Council. The Goal is to develop funding and safety strategies to help child care centers reopen and support front-line workers and eventually, other parents returning to work as various industries are phased in. Identifying vendors and manufacturers to help ensure adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for businesses as the economy reopens. Creating a new ThurstonStrong.org website section that provides general and industry-specific guidancefor re-opening safely and effectively.
To date, the Chamber, VCB and EDC have made 3,000 contacts with businesses, helping with everything from resiliency planning to workforce restructuring strategies and help completing business loan and grant applications. Stay up to date at ThurstonStrong.org.
"I'm encouraged for Thurston County's recovery based on collaborative efforts and strong partnerships. By coming together, we are finding creative solutions in a meaningful and impactful way. Even as we absorb the shock of what just happened to us, we must also begin planning how to get back on our feet. All of the things that make this such a great place to live, work and play are still true. We just need to make sure we can put the connecting infrastructure – namely our first-class businesses and destinations, back in place as efficiently as possible." – Shauna Stewart, CEO, Experience Olympia & Beyond
"We will endeavor to provide local businesses and impacted workers relevant information and resources as available. As we look toward re-entry into the economy, we're putting systems in place to make sure we're available to help our business community rebound quickly and stronger than ever." – David Schaffert, President/CEO, Thurston County Chamber
PO BOX 1427 Olympia, WA 98507-1427
Thurston Business Leaders Share What You Need To Know
LIVE Every Thursday at 2:15pm
Presented by The Thurston Economic Development Council The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
A Virtual Talk Show for Small Business Owners hosted by
Previous Guests Include:
Suzanne Dale Estey Schelli Slaughter Ramiro Chavez
Congressman Denny Heck Mayor Cheryl Selby Mayor Andy Ryder
For a list of resources, go to www.THURSTONSTRONG.com. For more info, contact info@thurstonchamber.com or call 360-754-6320
