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WA State Biz Fair Is Going Virtual 202

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This year the event is VIRTUAL for the first time!

Join hundreds of experts and thousands of small business owners and managers from home – or anywhere.

MEET with mentors, advisors, trainers, educators, fellow small business owners, and entrepreneurs. 

LEARN from savvy business experts who will share their knowledge and real-life experiences. 

CONNECT with federal, state and local government agencies to find out about starting a business or contract opportunities. 

FIND OUT how non-profit organizations can help you with funding, legal support, and more. 

NETWORK with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Authorities and statewide Business Associations. 

CHECK OUT the Digital Marketplace for products and services to help you do business.

NO COST TO ATTEND! – NONE – NADA – ZIP

For more information go to www.bizfair.org        Questions? Email info@bizfair.org

 If you would like to register to attend the 24th Annual
Washington State Small Business Fair, use this link. Register Here

Introducing edg3 FUND 2020.

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Kitsap Bank’s edg3 FUND is back and better than ever with more prizes and additional benefits!
This small business competition is for entrepreneurs dedicated to growing their community
economically, socially and environmentally. And in 2020, the competition will also recognize small
businesses that have demonstrated innovation and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prizes –

  • $25,000 edg3 FUND Grand Prize Winner
  • $10,000 Innovation Award
  • $5,000 #causegood Community edg3 Award
  • $5,000 Public Favorite Award

2020 edg3 FUND Timeline –

  • Nomination Period: August 3 – 31
  • Application Period: August 15 – September 15
  • Finalists Announced: October 1
  • Finalist Pitches/Interviews: October 2 – 23
  • Public Vote: October 26 – November 6
  • Winners Announced: November 20

Please note, this is not a needs-based competition; recipients are selected based upon how well they meet the competition criteria. Must be a for-profit business based in Western Washington. All businesses must comply with federal and state laws. Entities that are tax-exempt organizations, non-profits, or charitable trusts are not eligible to participate. Businesses may self-nominate.

Nominate ( Yourself? ) Today