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@comcast RISE grants for small businesses and entrepreneurs located in King County is open! Grant packages include business consultation services, educational resources, a monetary grant, and more! Application closes on May 31, 2025. Learn more at: comcastrise.com

🎉May 4-10 is National Small Business Week! 🎉 We want to recognize and acknowledge all the incredible small businesses that make our communities vibrant and unique. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. #SmallBusinessWeek #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness

If you missed their other informative webinar hosted earlier this year on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you can watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=8-fymb… (2/2)

Are you a small business thinking about hosting an unofficial 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing party? Then you'll want to attend this free webinar hosted by the @SeattleChamber! Thursday, May 5 from 11a-12p. Learn more and register today: members.seattlechamber.com/atlas/events/3… (1/2)

Bellevue's new Community Programming Fund can support large events, but it is really geared toward smaller programs, like fitness classes or street performances. A small grant of $1,000 could support your next big idea—learn more and apply now at bellevuewa.gov/cpf.

spirit of entrepreneurship! To attend, register at: us.openforms.com/Form/7ce41977-… (2/2)

@kirklandgov is hosting a Pitch Competition at the Kirland Performing Arts Center on 4/9/25, 5:30p. This event will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and economic development professionals to showcase innovative startups and celebrate the (1/2)

If you're interested in opening a childcare business, SAS Early Learning Partners wants to help! They're searching for participants to take part in a free program that assists w/launching a home-based childcare business. To learn more, email Saselpartners@ outlook.com

Join us at a career fair on Thurs., 3/13, 1-5pm at the North Bellevue Community Center! This career fair, organized by Indian American Community Services, will be a great opportunity to network and meet with local employers. Register for this free event: eventbrite.com/e/iacs-anvi-ca…

If you're an entrepreneur that would like guidance + connect with other likeminded people through an intensive weekly program, you still have time to apply for the free Startup425 Accelerator Program! Applications are due this Friday, 2/21 ⭐startup425.org/accelerator⭐

Applications are open for the Kirkland Workshops and Pitch Competition hosted by the City of Kirkland! Build the knowledge and confidence you need to start or grow your business. Learn more and apply to participate here (space is limited): kirklandwa.gov/Business/Busin…

If you're interested in learning more about the Startup425 Accelerator Program and want to hear from past participants about their experience, consider attending the online event this Thursday, 2/13 from 12-1PM. RSVP here ➡️startup425.org/event-details/…⬅️

@KCPubHealth has a grant to provide outreach & support to unpermitted street food vendors to help navigate the permitting system, access resources, and help small food businesses become successful. Applications are due 2pm on Friday, March 21, 2025 kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/ab…

The Startup425 Accelerator Program is a free 15-week educational program designed to help new entrepreneurs develop their business idea and launch a company while learning essential business skills. Applications are due Friday, February 21. startup425.org/accelerator

🌪️ Recovering from the Bomb Cyclone? Join a free webinar on Wednesday, January 22 to learn about SBA Disaster Loans & WA State Individual Assistance programs. Get expert guidance to access recovery funding and resources. 📅 Register now: tinyurl.com/BombCyclone-Re…

On 2/3/25, 10a-2p at El Centro de la Raza in Seattle, @KCPubHealth is hosting an info session and one-on-one support for Mobile Food Business Permits to help people get permits for food trucks, trailers, carts, and pop-ups. See their website for more info: kingcounty.gov/foodpermit

Disaster assistance through the @SBAgov is available to WA businesses and residents affected by the Nov. 17-25, 2024 Bomb Cyclone. Assistance is available for those in Chelan, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Snohomish and Yakima counties. Visit their website to learn more.

Support small businesses and artists and stop by these upcoming holiday markets! ⭐Saturday, Dec. 21, 10A-2P: Bellevue Farmers Market Holiday Market ⭐Now through Sunday, Dec. 22, 4-8P: BAM Holiday Arts Fair ⭐Tuesday, Dec. 31, 3-9P: Bellevue New Year's Eve Night Market

Mayor Robinson welcomed an international delegation from SE Asia and Australia as they toured Xplore’s new Bellevue location. The delegation is visiting the area for an International Visitor Leadership Resilience Program on "Digital Innovation in Climate Resilience."

🌟Visit and Shop Factoria Day🌟 is this Sat., 12/7 from 11a to 3p at Factoria Village. This event is to celebrate the completion of the stormwater improvement project on Factoria Blvd and to support local businesses. There will be food, prizes, and remarks from city leadership!