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🌟 It’s back and bigger than ever! You’re invited to the THRIVE Seattle Business Conference — a free virtual event bringing together small business owners, nonprofits, and city partners to connect, collaborate, and drive real change. Friday, June 12, 2026 | 5:30–8:30pm Zoom Join us to:• Connect with city agencies and organizations• Explore city opportunities• Share business challenges and barriers• Identify business leaders and liaisons• Identify priority areas• Build networks and more! This is your space to be heard and get connected with the resources and people that matter. See the agencies that have confirmed their attendance so far. Register here: shorturl.at/6m15r Zoom link: rb.gy/yvl571 Hope to see you there!

Payroll, Recordkeeping & Workplace Standards Attention small business owners and nonprofits! Are you confident you’re paying employees correctly and staying compliant? Join us for a free in-person workshop covering everything you need to know about payroll and workplace standards. June 3, 2026 | 3:00–5:00pm  Sullivan Center – Tukwila, WA You’ll learn about: – Payroll basics & paying employees correctly– Keeping accurate employee records– Required workplace policies & postings– Understanding employer responsibilities Don’t miss this one — spots are limited! Register here

THRIVE Seattle Business Conference | June 12 Join us for the THRIVE Seattle Business Conference — a virtual gathering designed to connect, empower, and elevate Seattle’s small business community. 📅 Friday, June 12, 2026 | 5:30–8:30pm 📍 Zoom Come ready to: Connect with city agencies and organizations Explore city opportunities Share business challenges and barriers Identify business leaders and liaisons Identify priority areas Build networks and more! This is more than a conference — it’s a platform for business owners to be seen, heard, and connected. 👉 Register here 🔗 Join on Zoom

Seattle Business Leaders Focus Group | May 1 We’re bringing together small business owners for an in-person focus group — a space to share challenges, exchange ideas, and shape real solutions. 📅 Friday, May 1, 2026 | 3:00–5:00pm 📍 Eyman’s Pizza – 6711 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98118 We’ll be discussing small business needs and challenges including: Business compliance and labor standards Access to resources and opportunities Communication between small businesses and City agencies Understanding exports/imports in the U.S. Ideas and solutions led by business owners Identifying business leaders and liaisons This is your opportunity to be part of the conversation — not just hear it. 👉 Register here

L&I Essentials for Business – Free Virtual Session | May 15 Are you a small business or nonprofit? Join us for a free virtual session covering everything you need to know about Labor & Industries (L&I) requirements. 📅 May 15, 2026 | 6:00–7:30pm | Zoom You’ll learn about: Wage and hour laws Workers’ compensation insurance Workplace safety Business resources and more Whether you’re just getting started or looking to brush up, this session is a great opportunity to make sure your business is covered. 👉 Register here

Thrive Seattle: Small Business Conference Date: Saturday, March 7 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join us for our Thrive Seattle Business Conference; a community-centered small business conference designed to connect entrepreneurs with city agencies, other small businesses, and resources that support business growth and sustainability. This event is open to all Seattle small business owners, residents, city and state agencies, financial institutions and community leaders and organizations looking to strengthen their businesses and shape solutions together.