Join us for Marketing for Creatives on January 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Spokane Public Library - Central location (906 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, First Floor)

In partnership with the SIMBA, StartUp Spokane will provide tools and strategies for showcasing your art and growing your creative business.

For event inquiries, contact telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.

Join us for our upcoming Business Bites session, where we’ll dive into the fundamentals of social media for your business. Learn why business planning is essential for your success and how to use LivePlan, a powerful tool available through SIMBA, to grow your business.

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Time: 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom (RSVP for the link!)

We host Business Bites every 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon, covering a range of topics designed to support your small business. Grab your lunch, tune in, and let’s elevate your business together! 🦁

FREE workshop presented by SIMBA available for assistance with vendors completing the Washington State tax filing following the Manzanita House Winter Tea Tasting & Bazaar (Dec. 14). 

This is a workshop for musicians making their way in the arts and entertainment industry, performing at upcoming events, and restaurant gigs, and supporting starting a business as a musician/ performing artist.

Our goal for the workshop is to encourage musicians to pick up at least a few new ideas, tricks, and techniques to help them succeed as artists. This is a FREE Workshop. 

For more information RSVP here!

Join us for an informative session with Holly C. Smith from the Workers’ Compensation Determinations Unit at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). Holly will provide essential insights into workers' compensation, covering key topics that every business owner should understand to ensure compliance and protect their employees. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and ask your questions directly to an expert!

RSVP now!

Join us for our upcoming Business Bites session, where we’ll provide guidance on how to file your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI).

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filings are a new federal government requirement for ALL BUSINESSES that are structured as an LLC, a corporation, a formal partnership, and a few other entity structures. Sole proprietorships and d/b/as DO NOT have to complete a filing.

Filings for all LLCs, Corporations, formal partnerships, and related businesses formed before January 1, 2024, must be completed by January 1, 2025. If you established your business this year, you have 90 days to file.

Don’t miss this opportunity to simplify the filing process and get your questions answered! We’ll host SIMBA Business Bites every 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon, covering various topics to support your small business. Grab your lunch, get comfy, and let’s elevate your business together!

RSVP now to get the Zoom link!

Did you miss the 'Food Truck Owners & Entrepreneurs L&I Requirements' workshop? No worries—join us on Zoom for a real-time replay! Learn essential Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) requirements and local permitting from the Spokane Regional Health District, with the SIMBA team answering your questions live.

RSVP now to get the Zoom link!

Join us at this informative workshop hosted by Reimagine Spokane that will allow community members to collaborate, move from hopelessness to hope, and discuss future solutions to build a more inclusive Spokane community. Take the opportunity to share your vision for Spokane through this workshop discussion. Be inspired and empowered to work together to create collective action for positive change. Let’s reimagine Spokane together!

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Join Muslims Community Action & Support (MCAS) for an insightful information session from the Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA). This session is tailored for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) non-profit organizations, offering essential guidance on Washington State regulations for operating your organization and managing employment practices. RSVP today!

Join us for our upcoming Business Bites session, where we’ll provide guidance on navigating Washington State B&O and Sales Tax Filings.

Date: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM

Where: Zoom - (link upon RSVP)

Don’t miss this opportunity to simplify the process and get your questions answered! We’ll host SIMBA Business Bites every 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon, covering various topics to help your small business! Grab your lunch, get comfy, and let’s elevate your business together

Unlock the potential of your minority or women-owned business with our comprehensive workshop on OMWBE Certification!

This event is designed to guide you through the certification process, opening doors to lucrative government contracts and other business opportunities.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your business's potential and connect with a network of supportive professionals. Empower your business with the right certification. Register today!

Join OMWBE and SIMBA to learn:
The benefits of certification for minority and women-owned businesses.
Step-by-step guidance on the certification process
Resources and support are available to certified businesses.

Join us for an exclusive evening of networking and fun at our SIMBA Member Mixer!

his gathering is reserved exclusively for our current SIMBA members, so we're keeping it intimate—please join us solo, without any plus ones. Don’t forget to bring your business cards and materials; this is the perfect opportunity to share information and keep in touch with fellow SIMBA members! Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

RSVP now and don’t miss out on this special evening!

Join us for an informative presentation, brought to you in partnership with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and presented by SIMBA's Executive Director, Robin Haynes. We'll explore key topics for small business owners, such as employing family members and hiring minors. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your business knowledge and operations!

This event is FREE of charge, but we kindly request RSVPs. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Ben Veghte, director of the WA Cares Fund!

WA Cares Fund Director Ben Veghte will cover what long-term care includes, how caregiving responsibilities impact families and the workplace, who contributes to the fund, how exemptions work, how workers will meet contribution requirements (including a pathway for near-retirees), the latest updates on the program and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask your questions about the WA Cares Fund!

Pre-registration is required. RSVP by September 8th. Lunch will be provided!

Co-hosted by the WA Cares Fund, AHANA - Multi-Ethnic Business Association, and Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA). This event is sponsored and coordinated by Desautel Hege.

Join us for SIMBA Business Bites! We’re excited to invite you to our Business Bites session where we’ll guide you through signing up for Live Local INW!

You'll learn how to get your business listed on Live Local INW, the benefits of joining LLINW, and tips for using LLINW!

We’ll host SIMBA Business Bites every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM, covering various topics to help your small business!

Grab your lunch, get comfy, and let’s elevate your business together! RSVP today!