“Washington is Open for Business”
Spring 2008 Small Business Roundtable Series
Please join us for a series of FREE roundtable meetings to discuss solutions to the challenges facing small businesses in Washington.
Hosted by: |
Governor’s Office of Regulatory Assistance |
Achieving the economic vitality envisioned for the Next Washington depends on a healthy business environment for all. This is your chance to give input on keeping Washington Open for Business. We want to hear about what works and what doesn’t. Tell us what you think it takes to make Washington an easy and affordable place to do business. Specific question areas will include, but are not limited to:
- What are the agencies doing well?
- How can we make it easier to do business with us?
Who should attend:
- Business owners, business managers, or leaders of companies with under 20 employees.
- Businesses owned by women, ethnic, racial and other persons of color are encouraged to attend.
- Start-ups and sole proprietors looking to expand.
Why you should attend:
- Your comments will be heard by agency leadership and business advocates and shared with the Governor
- Priorities will be recommended for action
- Speak with agency leaders in an informal setting
- Network and share ideas with your peers
When and Where:
| May 20 | Tuesday | 7:30 – 11 a.m. | Longview | Cowlitz County Expo Center, 1900 7th Avenue Longview, WA 98632 |
| May 22 | Thursday | 7:30 – 11 a.m. | Bremerton | Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside 100 Washington Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337 |
| May 28 | Wednesday | 7:30 – 11 a.m. | Everett | Snohomish County Administration Building Public Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 |
| May 29 | Thursday | 7:30 – 11 a.m. | Wenatchee | Confluence Technology Center 285 Technology Way, Ste. 101 Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
Tentative agenda:
| 7:30 – 7:50 a.m. | Registration and informal networking with continental breakfast service |
| 7:50 – 8:10 a.m. | Welcome and introductions |
| 8:10 – 10:30 a.m. | Rotating small break-out sessions, followed by full group discussions |
| 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Q&A and closing remarks |
Questions?
Call (360) 902-0883 or email ora_registrations@gov.wa.gov. You cannot register via this email address. In order to obtain pertinent information, you must register online at the link provided below.
Registration:
Space is limited, so register early. There is NO CHARGE to attend. For more information or to register now, please visit our Website: www.governor.wa.gov/roundtables/register.asp and click on the Washington is Open for Business Roundtables link.
