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Date: October 23, 2025 Location : Virtual Overview Thank you to everyone who joined the Virtual Small Business Lending Series hosted by the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) and the Washington State Department of Commerce. These sessions provided valuable guidance and direct connections to lending partners supporting both new and […]

📅 Date: September 26 – 27, 2025 📍Location : SW 98th St & 16th Ave SW, White Center, WA 98106 Overview The White Center Night Market, held on September 26–27, 2025, was a vibrant success, bringing together local businesses, performers, and community members for two unforgettable evenings of culture, food, and entertainment. Resources Friday, September

📅 Date: June 12, 2025👩‍🏫 Presenter:  Andrew Powers, Highline College StartZone and SBDC Certified Business Development Advisor Overview We recently hosted the Google & AI for Business — Train the Trainers workshop, led by Andrew Powers, who brings over three years of experience supporting South King County businesses. This session focused on equipping participants with

📅 Date: May 08, 2025👩‍🏫 Presenter: Ruth Kaneko, BECU Financial Educator Overview Thank you to everyone who joined us for the “Understanding and Preventing Fraud” workshop! This workshop offered key insights into modern fraud tactics and how to prevent them. Attendees learned to recognize scams like phishing, advance-fee fraud, and impersonation, and received practical tips

📅 Date: April 10, 2025👩‍🏫 Presenter: Ruth Kaneko, BECU Financial Educator Overview Thank you to everyone who joined us for the “Manage Your Money” workshop! We had a great session filled with practical tips and strategies to take control of your spending, set achievable financial goals, and build healthier money habits. Resources Flyer – English

📅 Date: March 20, 2025👩‍🏫 Presenter: Diana Villegas, Department of Revenue (DOR) Overview On March 20, 2025, we hosted an insightful “Small Business Finance & Tax” workshop in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Filipino Community of Seattle. The session provided critical guidance on business licensing and tax obligations, empowering

📅 Date: February 27, 2025👩‍🏫 Presenter: Department of Ecology Overview On February 27, 2025, we hosted the Navigating Washington’s New Laws: A Compliance Guide for Businesses workshop in collaboration with the Department of Ecology and the Filipino Community of Seattle. Business owners and community members joined us both in person and online to learn about