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Free In Person business classes


FREE In-Person Classes in Jefferson County, WA Whether you’re a seasoned artisan, small-scale producer, or just starting out, this hands-on training series is designed to help you grow your business with practical tools and real-world insights. These free workshops focus on building resilience and profitability for Jefferson County makers through the Washington State Microenterprise Association …

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AMSEA- Alaska Marine Safety Education Association


This editor needed to see what this association is and what it offers. In our region, check out their classes:https://www.amsea.org/ See more about this association on their website, including youth programs and projects, books and curricula, bandanas with hypothermia and survival info, and more,

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Maritime Safety Day happening on April 2nd at the Puyallup fairgrounds


Just wanted to let you know that Maritime Safety Day is going to be April 2nd at the Puyallup fairgrounds, in case any marine trades folks are interested! Registration is now open here: https://www.gishab.org/msd2025 Also if anyone is interested in being a sponsor, the info is here: Sponsors – Governors Industrial Safety and Health Advisory …

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Supply Chain 101 workshop April 1-2


Check out the details here: https://www.impactwashington.org/event-details?eventid=6667&utm

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Cooperative start-up class starting March 31st


Learn all about it HERE: https://nwcdc.coop/coop-academy/?utm_source=podia&utm_medium=broadcast&utm_campaign=2358220

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Urban Ocean Lab on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET, for a remote panel discussion


Please join Urban Ocean Lab on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET, (11:30am PT) for a remote panel discussion on the federal government’s role in supporting and preserving working waterfronts, with opening remarks from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.  To safeguard these places, strong policy and planning is required to provide …

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Spring Workshops at the Artful Sailor


SPRING WORKSHOPS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! There’s still space available.  Thanks to our Sail Exchange Program, The Artful Sailor offers partial and full scholarships. Visit:  www.theartfulsailor.com for details and to register.   

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First Aid For Sailors 2/19/25 6PM evening presentation


From the PT Sailing Association– This Wednesday, 2/19/2025 at 6pm, Ellie Meopham will lead a presentation on First Aid for Boaters. This will be an opportunity to brush up on your first aid and CPR skills, explore some of the elements of first aid that maybe never quite made sense, and talk through how to …

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upcoming SBA Webinars re: business & commercial space funding


Informative Webinars Hosted by the Small Business Administration Funding Your Business: Let’s Talk 7A Loans. Wednesday, February 5th, 9-10am Learn more & RSVP SBA Funding for Commercial Real Estate. Wednesday, February 12th, 10-11am Learn more & RSVP Funding your business needs with SBA loans. Tuesday, February 18th, 12:30-1:30pm Learn more & RSVP SBA Surety Bond …

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Business workshop, 2 hrs, Feb 20th in PT


  From Smart to Start: Jefferson County Small Business Workshop Do you have questions about regulatory changes may affect your licenses, taxes, minimum wage, or other aspects of your operation? The Washington Governor’s office, EDC Team Jefferson, the Office of Minority & Women-Owned Businesses, Washington’s Secretary of State and Departments of Revenue, Labor & Industries, …

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ALERT! It is now Spring workshop time at The Artful Sailor!


1. MACHINE SEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP – Sat. March 1st   Always novel about each year’s sewing machine workshops is the variety of people and their various machines. Somehow, we’re able to keep everyone sewing and ultimately all go home with their personal duffel bag. The bag’s full of newly acquired tools, skills and knowledge about how …

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SAILMAKING WORKSHOP 3/24-28 & 3/31-4/4


Sailmaking Workshop 2-week course • March 24-28 and March 31-April 4 • 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Sailmaking is a craft rich in traditional beauty that can be intimidating and mysterious to the novice. We will help take some of the mystery out of the process by helping you understand the overall art and science behind this age-old craft. …

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Registration Open for 5-Day Marine Systems Intensives


Registration Open for 5-Day Marine Systems Intensives Register now for a 5-day Marine Systems Intensive in Marine Electrical, Marine Corrosion, Marine Diesel Engines, and Outboard Engines. Learn more about each Intensive and register here >>   Questions? Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@nwswb.edu. We look forward in supporting you in next steps.

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online class-Tides & Currents on the Salish Sea


Certainly, this is knowledge that makes sailing these waters safer and more fun…. Scholarships are available for NWMC classes. Click image to learn more.  

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Marketing Lab at the EDC Monday 12/16 5PM


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Marine Trades Seminar Thurs. Nov. 21, 5PM Cotton Building


This is a very informative session about hazardous waste management and the science behind it. We recommend attendance.      Click on poster to see larger image. Greetings Seafarers and Landlubbers alike! The Marine Trades Seminar is upon us!  Thursday November 21st from 5-6:30 pm, at the Cotton Building in Port Townsend (607 Water St, Port Townsend, …

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Official WA Boater Card Class 11/16 all day.


DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WA STATE BOATER EDUCATION CARD LAW? Click the image below to understand it better. The course is rather fun even for newbies and can be an informative and useful refresher for experienced boaters. The US has a high number of operator error caused fatalities on the water. (Just watch a few …

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USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series 7: 11/6/24 11am local time online


This looks like a free session. USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series 7: New Technology in Electric, Fuel, Capacity, and Flotation November 6, 2:00pm-4:00pm (ET), online As technology evolves, so too must the methods by which it’s regulated for the sake of safety. Join us at Risk Mitigation Series 7 to hear from the U.S. Coast Guard, …

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DIY videography marketing class: 10/28


The EDC offers many classes and counseling. Some free, some paid, some with membership. The new EDC is filling the gap that our closed Chamber of Jefferson county left. Click the image to learn more..

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NWMC Upcoming Navigation & Maritime Skills Classes


Upcoming Navigation & Maritime Skills Classes Radar & Collision Avoidance (In-Person) October 5 | 10 AM–12:30 PM → Learn More & Register No Impact Docking (Online) October 15–16 | 6:30 PM–8 PM → Learn More & Register Official WA State Boater Card Class (In-Person) October 19 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM → Learn More & Register Rules …

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