Results Will Help Inform Strategies for Regional Economy Recovery and Maximizing State and Federal Aid SEATTLE, WA – The City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced today they are distributing an Economic Impact Survey (www.greater-seattle.com/economic-impact-survey) to further capture the effects of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, on businesses and non-profits in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. T

Transparency, when done well, is a cultural shift to become more open with customers, clients, and employees. Think of the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The golden ticket allowed one child and a guest to go on a tour of the mysterious factory. What wondrous things they discovered (and a little mayhem, but that’s a topic for another post). When transparency is done well, you can create that same interest in your company. In 2017, Entrepreneur ran an article entitled

National Small Business Week is May 5th through the 11th. Whether you own a small business or work for one, there are many ways to take part in this week-long celebration. Here are five easy ways you can take part in Small Business Week this year: Share Your Story You started your business for a reason. It's probably the same reason that motivates you to get out of bed in the morning, roll up your sleeves, and get the job done. Don’t keep it a secret and remind your custome

The Greater Issaquah Chamber will host the first Eastside Regional Business Summit on April 25, 2019. This one-day event will bring together experts to inform and engage business owners, managers and CEO’s on a range of issues concerning and impacting our region. Top three reasons business professionals will want to attend: Engage with presenters, share ideas, and walk away with tools and solutions to support future growth and success. Learn best practices from leaders in va

International expansion can sometimes seem like the last frontier of the startup world. The requirements are not always clear—especially in the technology space—and it can be difficult to get past the jargon to make an impact. If you’re a mid-stage technology startup and you’re interested in growing your international presence, consider Global Passport. Join a series of workshops this winter designed to prepare your company for international business development. Held in part