Washington Small Business Fair 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ron Langley
Washington Dept. of Labor and Industries
Phone: 360-902-4745
E-mail: lanx235@Lni.wa.gov

Free business help on everything from money to marketing

Saturday, September 6, 2008
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th St. Renton, WA

SEATTLE, Wash., July 7, 2008 – The 12th Annual Washington Small Business Fair is a free event for current and prospective small business owners offering valuable information and counseling from business experts and staff from federal and state government agencies. The Washington Small Business Fair is scheduled Saturday, September 6, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th Street, in Renton.

Training and education substantially improve the odds that a small business owner will be among the 65 percent of small firms in Washington that survive their first three years in business. Biz Fair 2008 will provide instant information to help existing and prospective business owners succeed, and connect them with valuable information and resources that will serve them in the long term. Get information and training in one day and one place from local business experts, trade organizations, and government agencies about how to create or expand a small business.

More than 40 seminars will be taught by business professionals on a wide variety of topics, including web site design, business law, financing, marketing, and business planning. The fair is free, with plenty of free parking and no advance registration. Attendees may stay for the entire event or come for part of the day.

Seminar topics and directions to the fair are available at www.bizfair.org. More than 30 government and non-profit organizations, including trade associations and local chambers of commerce will participate, providing a terrific resource and networking opportunity.

“If you are starting a business or want to expand your current business, the Washington Small Business Fair is a must. It will offer solid, practical information and advice you can put to use immediately,” said Kari Gilje, Biz Fair Chair.

On average, 700 people attend the Washington Small Business Fair each year. Participants give Biz Fair high marks for providing small business owners the types of information they need to start or expand their business, for all-in-one-place convenience, and for the high caliber of presentations and range of topics all at a great price – free!

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