Key Sponsors: Timberland Bank, Paul Long, South Sound Business Magazine, South Sound SCORE and 8 Local Pierce and King County Chambers of Commerce

Event Website: southsoundbusinesssummit.com

Phone: 253-300-5414

Email: hello@southsoundbusinesssummit.com

7th Annual South Sound Business Summit- May 4th, 2022

LIVE Virtual Event

During 2022 National Small Business Week

March 3, 2022 – The first full week of May is designated National Small Business Week. Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Founded in 2015 by Paul Long of Timberland Bank. The South Sound Business Summit’s purpose is to support South King, Pierce and Thurston County business owners and C-suite managers through a forum where you can learn business, leadership and marketing from local and national leaders who want you to succeed. Last year 150 business leaders attended the online summit and learned from 5 local business leaders.

This year’s summit will be online on May 4, 2022 – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Attend all talks or the ones that interest you. All talks will be recorded if you miss them, and times will be on the website at www.southsoundbusinesssummit.com

Based on survey results, this year will have 10 local and national speakers on specific topics that can help your business. All speakers will be live, and available for questions at the end.  Tickets are $25 ($18 Student and Veteran)

2 Keynote Speakers and 8 Mini Sessions:

Evolution Not Revolution

Lisa Bridge- CEO Ben Bridge Jewelers

Billion Dollar Business Mindset

T’wana Nobles- CEO, Tacoma Urban League, Washington State Senator, As seen on Undercover Billionaire

8 Mini Sessions

Is your Business Popular? Jason Yormark- Socialistics

Find the Profits in your Business, Rebecca Howell- Custom Bookkeeping & Accounting

Smart Sales Simplified, Mark Winter, Winsource Group

How to get started with E Commerce, Elizabeth Paulsen- Cascade E-Commerce

Date your leads, Marry your customers, Ramon Ray- Small Business Growth Expert

Key things to know about starting a business, Jeff Freedman- South Sound SCORE

Do you have any exit plan? William Manzanares- Willtalksbiz.com

What is your Business Worth?  Terry Lammers- Innovative Business Advisors

Tickets are available now through May 4^th, 2022. Sign up for the 2022 South Sound Business Summit at www.southsoundbusinesssummit.com. All profits will be divided up by local King, Pierce, and Thurston County Participating Chambers of Commerce.

This speaker series is a great opportunity for business owners to learn through an educational event that inspires and connects the business community. Funds contributed toward this event are not tax deductible. This is a crowdfunded event and is not run by any business or entity.

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For more information about the event, please visit www.southsoundbusinesssummit.com. For inquiries, please call 253-300-5414 or email at hello@southsoundbusinesssummit.com

On behalf of the over 100 attendees and the many great speakers and sponsors. It was an honor to present The Washington State Small Business Development Center a check for $757.51. Thank you for what how you help small businesses in our community!

The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a network of more than 30 expert business advisors working in communities across the state to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business.

SBDC advisors provide one-on-one, confidential, no-cost advising on all phases of small business development and are often co-located with economic development specialists in community colleges, economic development agencies or government agencies. Other services of the Washington SBDC include no-cost or low-cost workshops on a variety of business topics and customized market research services.

It is with great pleasure that I announce our 2020 South Sound Small Business Benefactor- Washington State SBDC.

The Washington State Small Business Development Center will receive 100% of profits from the 2020 event. Learn more about SBDC below.

The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a network of more than 30 expert business advisors working in communities across the state to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business.

SBDC advisors provide one-on-one, confidential, no-cost advising on all phases of small business development and are often co-located with economic development specialists in community colleges, economic development agencies or government agencies. Other services of the Washington SBDC include no-cost or low-cost workshops on a variety of business topics and customized market research services.

The Washington SBDC, a member of the national America’s SBDC program, is governed by a cooperative agreement between Washington State University, which is the statewide host of the program, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Mission

Helping Washington businesses grow and succeed through advising, education and research.

Vision

To be Washington’s world-class business advising service.

Values

Innovation – We educate and empower businesses to develop creative solutions, data driven decisions and best practices.

Integrity – We embrace responsible stewardship of public resources and serve the best interest of Washington businesses.

Collaboration – We cultivate partnerships to ensure entrepreneurs have the resources and tools to thrive.