Food Innovation Network

Is a Food Business Right for You?
2017-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Do you dream of starting your own restaurant, bakery, or packaging and selling your own jam, salsa, or other items? Have you wanted to make this dream a reality, and are you ready for the next steps? Join this workshop to find out if a food business makes sense for you. This overview workshop will help you discover the opportunities around starting a business selling healthy, sustainable food and will guide you to the next steps in launching a business.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/is-a-food-business-right-for-you-tickets-31071918946

Celebrate World Refugee Day Through Art - Seattle
2017-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | La Marzocco Cafe, 472 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us and partners Jewish Family Service and International Rescue Committee for the 12th Annual ARTvocacy! Meet first and second-generation refugees who share their stories through art. Enjoy one-of-a-kind artwork created by these talented individuals in our community. Mingle with artists and guests while enjoying light refreshments.
World Refugee Day is an annual day of commemoration, celebrating the strength and resilience of refugee communities, while recognizing current struggles faced by refugee populations. World Refugee Day serves to educate individuals around the world about refugee issues, and what it takes to be truly supportive of displaced populations.
Event is free. Artwork will be on display throughout the day!

Renton Farmers Market
2017-06-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Renton Farmers Market, 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
More than just a farmers market, we feature all kinds of activities that are free and fun for the family! Each week you can expect to see live entertainment, cooking demonstrations or appearances by Renton restaurants, our popular Food Trucks, Kid’s Patch, Master Gardeners, Wine & Beer Tasting, KCLS Library2Go, and a local Community Organization.
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The Ginger Ups

Business Resource Open House: Capitol Hill June 15 4-6pm
2017-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Capitol Hill Branch LibrarY, 425 Harvard Ave E , Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Business Resource Open House: Capitol Hill June
Thu Jun 15th 4:00pm – 6:00pm

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First Step (South Seattle)
2017-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Neighborhood House, Rainier Vista 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
This four-week series includes First Step Idea Session: From Idea to Startup, Does Your Idea Make Financial Sense, and a session on personal readiness. This workshop or equivalent is required to receive free one-on-one business advising from CIE. To register, or ask questions, email communityenterprise@cie-nw.org

First Step: From Idea to Startup
2017-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Tue Jun 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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For details, link here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-step-from-idea-to-startup-tickets-31072743412

Renton Farmers Market
2017-06-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Renton Farmers Market, 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
This Season
More than just a farmers market, we feature all kinds of activities that are free and fun for the family! Each week you can expect to see live entertainment, cooking demonstrations or appearances by Renton restaurants, our popular Food Trucks, Kid’s Patch, Master Gardeners, Wine & Beer Tasting, KCLS Library2Go, and a local Community Organization.

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June 13 Biff Moss

A Summer Supper
2017-06-10 18:00 - 23:00 | The Foundry, 4130 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States
Lifelong’s A Summer Supper is coming up on June 10, 2017!
Join us for an evening of peace, love and stopping hunger at The Foundry in Seattle.
Featuring a psychedelic sit-down dinner catered by Herban Feast, groovy cocktails, and silent & live auction items that will blow your mind.
A Summer Supper is always an unforgettable evening for everyone involved. Proceeds benefit Lifelong’s food program, Chicken Soup Brigade, which helps deliver healthy food to clients fighting hunger and illness in our community.
Buy tickets here!
Looking for a VIP Experience?
Feel like making the evening extra special? VIP guests will enjoy some outta sight perks including early entrance for happy hour (an hour before doors officially open at 6 p.m.), free drinks, far out face-painting, flower power bar, a special munchie station(!) and more.

U.S. Citizenship Day - Portland
2017-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | 605 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd,, 605 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, WA, 97214, United States
Do you need help applying for U.S. Citizenship? Immigration lawyers and BIA accredited counselors will offer FREE assistance with N-400 citizenship applications.
Location: 605 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration: Click here to register online
Flyer: Download flyer for more information
For more information, contact Annie Ruonavaara Karas at 503-731-9585 or by e-mail.

CIE Lean Launch - June 2017
2017-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Impact Hub Seattle, 220 2nd Ave S , Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
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For details, link here: www.eventbrite.com/e/cie-lean-launch-june-2017-tickets-34668611751

First Step (South Seattle)
2017-06-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Neighborhood House, Rainier Vista 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
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This four-week series includes First Step Idea Session: From Idea to Startup, Does Your Idea Make Financial Sense, and a session on personal readiness. This workshop or equivalent is required to receive free one-on-one business advising from CIE. To register, or ask questions, email communityenterprise@cie-nw.org

Trail Walk and Work Party in the Watershed Preserve
2017-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Watershed Preserve, 21760 NE Novelty Hill Rd , Redmond, WA, 98053, United States
Redmond

Spend the evening in Redmond’s wild backyard!
Volunteer to help the forest stay healthy and green by joining in a restoration project, and while you’re at it, explore one of the City’s most beautiful natural gems. Nearly 800 acres (605 football fields!) of big trees, native understory plants, and tons of wildlife, this is a great place to get outside and see what nature has to offer.
Forest Steward and naturalist Mike will be your guide to this awesome oasis and can answer your questions and point out secret special places along the trail.
Join us to keep this beautiful forest thriving!
Time: Tuesday, June 6th 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Address: Watershed Preserve, 21760 Novelty Hill Road, 98053
Where to park: There is a parking lot just inside the park entrance
Where to meet: Meet near the shed (where the bathrooms are) next to the parking lot
What to bring: a water bottle, a snack if you want one, and tough clothes, and shoes that can get dirty (because they will!), including long pants and a long-sleeved shirt to protect against prickly blackberry. Closed-toed shoes are required: work boots, hiking boots, or running shoes are all fine. Remember to check the weather and bring appropriate layers and rain gear or sun protection as needed.
Please RSVP (the earlier the better!) so that we can plan a great event for you. All ages welcome. If you are a volunteer under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please print and bring this waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

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Renton Farmers Market
2017-06-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Renton Farmers Market, 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
Opening Day for the Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza
More than just a farmers market, we feature all kinds of activities that are free and fun for the family! Each week you can expect to see live entertainment, cooking demonstrations or appearances by Renton restaurants, our popular Food Trucks, Kid’s Patch, Master Gardeners, Wine & Beer Tasting, KCLS Library2Go, and a local Community Organization.

June 6

Opening Day
Hazen Jazz Band
WSU Food $ense Cooking Demo

Learn About the Importance of Forests in Tukwila!
2017-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Meeting Room A, Seattle, WA, 98168, United States
Are you interested in learning more about the importance of forests? A teacher looking to involve students in hands-on learning? How about a neighbor wanting to connect your community to a forest restoration project? Or maybe you are ready to become a Forest Steward and lead volunteer events with the Green Tukwila Partnership?
Then you should come to our Green Tukwila Orientation on June 3rd, which will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Green Tukwila Partnership and our effort to restore and care for 138 acres of Tukwila’s forests and greenspaces. You can also learn about opportunities to care for a local park or natural area by being trained as a Forest Steward. The event is open to anyone that wants to find out more about how groups and individuals can be a part of our vision!
To sign up for the Green Tukwila Orientation, and to learn more, please click HERE!

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Volunteer at Forest Park with Green Everett
2017-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd , Everett, , WA, 98203, United States
What’s Forest Park without a forest? We don’t want to find out! Join Green Everett as we continue our work in Forest Park, removing invasive plants to help restore this forest and help native trees and shrubs thrive.
Forest restoration activities: Remove invasive non-native plants such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry.
What to bring: Come dressed to work outside (rain or shine) with sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle or coffee cup. We will provide coffee, refreshments, and light snacks, plus tools and work gloves.
Youth volunteers: If you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please come to the event with a Youth Waiver signed by a parent or guardian. The Green Everett Partnership youth release waiver can be found here.
Please RSVP for the event by contacting greeneverett@forterra.org / 425-238-0065
The Green Everett Partnership Vision: Healthy forested parklands supported by an aware and engaged community in which individuals, neighborhoods, nonprofits, businesses, and city government are all working together to protect and maintain their valuable public resources.
Learn More: www.greeneverett.org

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First Step - Week 3 (Lynnwood)
2017-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | CIE, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
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CommunityEnterprise offers accessible and affordable “first step” entrepreneurship training, consulting and other support, empowering people in low-wealth and underserved communities to start and grow profitable small businesses sustainably connected to a local, living economy.
The First Step series is essential for those who want to start a business. It is not a “How to Start a Business” class. Instead, it will help you assess your readiness and the feasibility of your business idea and business goals.
Classes meet for 2 hours a week, for 3 weeks.
Apply online at www.cie-nw.org/applyhttp://www.cie-nw.org/apply
or email communityenterprise@cie-nw.org for more information.

Hope House Fundraising Dinner - Astoria
2017-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Road, Warrenton, OR, United States
We invite you to join us in celebration of Hope House’s 25th Anniversary at the Astoria Golf and Country Club in Warrenton. The evening begins with social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. You will be invited to make gifts or pledges to support the following Hope House programs:

Support services for families involved in the Child Welfare system
Counseling for Children
In School Education and Support
Children in Between Class
Community Trauma Education

PLEASE RSVP BY MAY 12, 2017
The Astoria Golf and Country Club is located at 33445 Sunset Beach Road in Warrenton, Oregon.
For more information, contact Kendall Meyer at 503-731-9576 or by e-mail.

First Step - Week 2 (Lynnwood)
2017-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | CIE, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States

Food & Community Resource Fair
2017-05-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Foster High School, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila WA , WA, 98168, United States
FREE EVENT
Are you passionate about food, health, & community?
Join us Friday, May 12th for Food & Community Resource Fair. This resource fair will support community in getting help to start a food business or work in the food industry, finding resources for food and nutrition classes, and more. Please spread the word and join us in celebrating the diversity of South King County’s cultures through food.
Children are welcome and light snacks will be provided.
Where: Foster High School
Location: Cafeteria
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Sheelan at sheelan@foodinnovationnetwork.org or 206-573-0218.

Thank you to the over 25 participating organizations: Angle Lake Family Resource Center, Apprenticeship & Non-Traditional Employment for Women (ANEW), Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, City of SeaTac, City of Tukwila, Healthy Tukwila, Highline College, IRC New Roots, Josephine, King Conservation District, Matt Griffin YMCA, Project Feast, Public Health- Seattle & King County, ReWA, SNAP-Ed, StartZone, Tukwila Pantry, US Bank, Ventures, WA Labor and Industry, Within Reach, WorkSource … and the list is growing!

Safety in the Home: When Is It Unsafe for an Elder to Live Alone?
2017-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | JFS Capitol Hill Campus, 1601 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
During this class, we will talk about clues that confirm an older adult is unsafe in their home, along with care options for in and outside the home. Because it is often difficult to convince an older adult to leave the home, we will also explore ways to make that discussion easier and more effective.
The class will be led by Karen Kent, a licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of experience in the field of geriatric mental health. She teaches classes for family caregivers and has led caregiver support groups. She recently spent eight months as the primary caregiver for a family member.
This event is part of our Aging in Place program, which encourages active older adults to engage in intrinsically meaningful activities; supports adult children of aging parents; and, enables those older adults challenged by disability, illness or declining health to live in comfort and dignity.
This event is free; donations are welcome.
RSVP to Talya Gillman, Education Coordinator, at (206) 861-8784 by Wednesday, May 3.

First Step: From Idea to Startup
2017-05-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Kent Library, 212 2nd Ave N, Kent, WA, 98032, United States
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For details, link here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-step-from-idea-to-startup-tickets-31072534788

First Step - Week 1 (Lynnwood)
2017-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | CIE, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
7020 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA map

CommunityEnterprise offers accessible and affordable “first step” entrepreneurship training, consulting and other support, empowering people in low-wealth and underserved communities to start and grow profitable small businesses sustainably connected to a local, living economy.
The First Step series is essential for those who want to start a business. It is not a “How to Start a Business” class. Instead, it will help you assess your readiness and the feasibility of your business idea and business goals.
Classes meet for 2 hours a week, for 3 weeks.
Apply online at www.cie-nw.org/apply
or email communityenterprise@cie-nw.org for more information.

Careers in Clean Water
2017-05-06 10:00 - 13:00 | King County South Treatment Plant, 1200 Monster Road Southwest, Renton , WA, 98057, United States
DESCRIPTION

Interested in a career or job that helps public health and the environment? Most people do not realize the variety of jobs, from engineers to electricians, that are needed to keep our water clean. Join us to explore career opportunities. Participants will work in small groups with King County staff, learning about their career field and doing a hands-on project related to their work.
Examples of careers represented :

Engineer (civil, mechanical, environmental, chemical)
Industrial mechanic
Wastewater operator
Electrician
GIS analyst
Project management
Human resources
Community relations

Participating in this event is one way to find out more about opportunities for paid summer internships for high school students.
ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE FILL OUT SURVEY LINKED BELOW. This allows us to determine which careers to place you in for the event:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7GBSVML

Cottage Food Entrepreneurship Circle Meetup: Let's have a spring potluck networking session!
2017-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
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Cottage Food Entrepreneur Circle
Thursday, May 4 at 6:00 PM
Let’s talk about our plans for summer marketing! Are you thinking about or planning to do a Farmers Market? Not sure how to get started? Or do you hav…
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Business Foundations I
2017-05-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Mercy Corps Northwest, 43 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Is Business Ownership for You?

Business Foundations 1 takes you along the small business journey from idea to owner. You will discover what it takes to start your operation and explore the potential of your idea.
For some people, starting a business can be a great way to bring in extra cash or to make a living doing something you enjoy. Many don’t realize how easy it can be to learn the basics of starting and operating a small business.
Topics covered:

How to decide if a business idea will work
How to get the word out and attract customers
Figuring out how much money you’ll need to start it, and to keep it going from one month to the next
The steps for registering your business with the state
Learning how you can best use your valuable time and resources
Tell a clear and compelling story when people ask, “What do you do?”

Who is this for?
Business Foundations I is for people with limited time and money, and great ideas. No prior business experience or education is necessary, and the class is designed to help you determine if you’re ready to start a business.
Times: The course consists of six three-hour sessions. Class is held on Thursdays 5-8pm on the following dates.

May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
June 1
June 8

*Partial scholarships are available to low-income individuals with proper documentation. Applications must be received one week before the start of class to be considered. Registration is not complete without payment. PLEASE DO NOT PRE-REGISTER IF YOU PLAN ON APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP – wait until your scholarship application has been approved or denied. We cannot refund partial tuition amounts. To make a payment by check, you must drop off payment in person at our office. Our office is located at 43 SW Naito PKWY, Portland, OR 97204.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds are available up to one week prior to the start of the class. If you are unable to continue attending class we do our best to accommodate your situation.

May Lean Launch
2017-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Impact Hub Seattle, 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
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Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Organizer of May Lean Launch

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The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship started as a business center within Pinchot University. We are now a stand-alone nonprofit. We want to see a more inclusive economy in Seattle, King County, and beyond. Our staff helps underserved entrepreneurs start businesses that are profitable and good for people, the planet, and our communities. We also work with other organizations to support the growth of a sustainable business ecosystem. Come work with us.

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