Past Events

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.

Join us on Saturday, September 27 at the Rainier Beach Library to learn about Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment ordinance! This workshop is free & open to all! 🕒 3pm-5.3-pm 📍 Rainier Beach Library, 9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, United States

Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM  Registration: Click Here to Register Location: Karibu Zanzibar Cuisine, 14200 Tukwila International Boulevard #141, Tukwila, WA 98168, USA (Shag Building A Opposite Library) We’re excited to invite SeaTac and Tukwila businesses to join us for a special workshop designed to connect, inspire, and strengthen our local business community. We also welcome organizations, agencies & institutions who have tools, services, or programs that can benefit local businesses. If you’d like to share resources, please reach out to us to coordinate.

Join us for a free online workshop to understand Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) and Minimum Wage ordinances. Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Registration: Click Here to Register Location: Zoom (Click Here to Join) This workshop is designed for small business owners, employees, employers and community members. Need a Seattle Workplace Poster or Technical Assistance? Kindly reach out to us by email or phone.

SE Seattle PEACE Coalition 2025 Key Leader Event Wednesday May 21st , 2025, from 5:30-7:30 PM at New Holly Gathering Hall.  SIBA welcomes you to the SE Seattle PEACE Coalition 2025 Key Leader Event! Join us for this session aimed at empowering the community.  Join us at the SIBA table to learn more about Seattle labor standards, including Minimum Wage, Fair Chance Employment Ordinance (FCE) and more