Business Resource Fair Connects Employers With State Expertise

Yesterday, professionals from across the region joined the Greater Vancouver Chamber for our Business Resource Fair, an in-person event designed to help businesses navigate the systems that impact their day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Attendees had the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from more than a dozen Washington state agencies, all in one place, including:

• Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA)
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
• Washington Healthplanfinder
• Washington Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division
• Washington State Department of Commerce
• Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
• Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
• Washington State Department of Licensing
• Washington State Department of Revenue
• Washington State Employment Security Department
• Washington State Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE)
• Washington State Small Business Liaison Team

Agency experts shared brief remarks and were available for one-on-one conversations, offering practical guidance on topics such as licensing, compliance, workforce requirements, taxes, and business support programs.

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