Events

Want to start a Small Food Business in your own kitchen? Yes, you can! Join the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and the Seattle Public Library for a free six week workshop to find out if your food business idea makes sense, and how to get started. Class includes rules and regulations, marketing, keeping records, financing...
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Join hundreds of friends and neighbors at our annual spring Duwamish Alive! event along the Duwamish Shoreline behind BECU in Tukwila! At the Duwamish Shoreline, we will be removing some invasive weeds that are choking out native plants and spreading mulch to continue to bring this location back to its former glory! While you’re here, keep an...
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Neighbors Without Borders Action Committee invite you to join them in SeaTac parks during this Earth Week event.  In the past, this group has contributed by picking up litter and removing invasive ivy from trees. Click here for Earth Week flier.

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...
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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

Champagne, Chocolate, Dinner & Auction! Join us at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane for the 33rd annual Chocolate & Champagne Gala, one of Spokane’s most popular fundraising events. A fun evening that supports a serious cause. All proceeds support the Sexual Assault & Family Trauma Center and other programs of Lutheran Community Services Northwest..Tickets $95...
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Join us on the shores of Silver Lake as we provide much needed maintenance of one of Everett’s oldest and most beloved forested parks this Earth Day! We will be removing nonnative species and we will be providing some TLC to the trees and shrubs we planted this winter. What to bring: Come dressed to...
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Join Trees for Seattle in saving public trees this Earth Day. We will be working in a public landscape near Georgetown playfield to remove aggressive weeds such as ivy which threaten the health of the beautiful mature trees on site. We will also be laying down fresh mulch, picking up garbage, and improving pedestrian access...
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DESCRIPTION Join us for an evening of food and discussion with Eric Rivera, Executive Chef at Seattle’s Bookstore Bar & Café. Eric, a graduate of the culinary school at the Art Institute of Seattle, traces cooking back to when he was a small child. Growing up in a Puerto Rican family that celebrated food, Eric...
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Come sing and dance to the oldies while sitting in your chair! Replenish your energy while aligning and strengthening balance. Lisa Ravenholt, a NY taught and certified movement analyst and a former professor of dance at Seattle’s Cornish College, will lead us in music and fun, while we remember and enjoy no matter our current...
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Want to start a Small Food Business in your own kitchen? Yes, you can! Join the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and the Seattle Public Library for a free six week workshop to find out if your food business idea makes sense, and how to get started. Class includes rules and regulations, marketing, keeping records, financing...
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​ Nothing charges up kids like summer—It’s a time for kids to get up, get out and grow. For some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year. On April 29, the Y will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, our national initiative to improve the health and well-being of...
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Kent Library - 212 2nd Ave N - Kent, WA 98032 map  For details, link here: www.eventbrite.com/e/starting-a-home-based-cottage-food-business-tickets-31 DESCRIPTION Have people told you that you're an amazing cook and you should open your own food business? Join us to learn about starting a Cottage Food production business so you can sell your baked goods, candies, herbs, roasted...
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Central Library map  Where: Central Library Room Location: Level 4 - Room 1 - Washington Mutual Foundation Meeting Room Audience: Adults Language: English Summary: An opportunity to meet face-to-face with different government agencies who process and issue your permits and licenses and other food specific resources. Registration is recommended. Description: Whether you are opening or expanding...
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Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching is coming to Portland! This free event provides food and beverage entrepreneurs in the Portland area with short, high-impact coaching sessions with experts who help them network and grow their businesses. The event will kick off with a chance to network...
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Neighborhood House - Rainier Vista 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, United States map  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...
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Food Bank opportunity for families who keep a kosher kitchen. Expect to take home around 30 pounds of groceries for FREE, including perishables. Advanced registration required.   First Wednesday of the Month 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (No Kosher Food Bank in October 2017) JFS Food Bank 1601 16th Avenue, Seattle (Entrance on E Pine St across...
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Impact Hub Seattle, 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA map    Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship Organizer of May Lean Launch Organizer Website Website 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,...
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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...
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Beacon Hill Library (2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144) map  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... www.meetup.com/Cottage-Food-Entrepreneur-Circle/events/239116657/

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...
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