Reminder November 1, 2023 USCG Risk Mitigation Series 5 Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology The U.S. Coast Guard and the American Boat and Yacht Council announce the fifth edition of the Risk Mitigation Series; “Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology,” scheduled for November 1, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 Eastern Daylight …
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Financial Basics for New Small Business Tuesday, October 31st, 1:00pm – 4:00pm PT This workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the financial skills and know-how needed to perform key tasks like to determine how to accurately compute the amount of funding you’ll need to start your business. You will also learn how to …
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Starts October 16, 2023 4:30-6:30PM Meets weekly for eight weeks – There may still be space. WHERE: Point Hudson Pavilion 335 Hudson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368
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Groundswell Starts September 28th 2023. The deadline to apply is September 20th. This course is for eager craftspeople residing on the Olympic Peninsula who make functional products (i.e. wood carving, pottery, textiles, etc) and are ready to transform their skills into successful businesses. Virtual training, Thursday evenings 4-6 pm. Sept 28 | Foundations Oct 5 …
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Make your Marketing Easy & Effective SCORE Workshop online and free. If you do not know about SCORE, it is a small business mentoring group with “chapters” all over the country. Even though our trades look different from the photos they use, the basics of running your own business are closely related. SCORE.org has tons …
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Two spots have just opened up for the popular 5-day Diesel Engine Intensive from August 7-11, 2023. Students gain hands-on experience working with deisel engines, from basic maintenance to diagnosing and troubleshooting common issues. Don’t wait – this is the last Diesel Egnine Intensive of 2023. Click here to learn more and register >>
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This could be a great opportunity to fine tune your project bidding skills. I thought your members might be interested in the EDC’s upcoming Business Roundtable Zoom presentation on Project Costing. I will be presenting a valuable method for accurate project bidding that includes labor, materials, overhead allocation, and profit. It is already in use …
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What: A monthly webinar series for Jefferson County businesses hosted by EDC Team Jefferson. These free and open events are intended to connect you with the various technical assistance providers and resources to help your business thrive. These webinars have been recorded and may be accessed at any time on our Youtube channel. What would …
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→ See the full calendar May 22–26 Basic Keelboat Full Course This is the full US Sailing Basic Keelboat course taught over 5 consecutive days. Receive your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification! Learn more + register
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→ See the full calendar May 23–24 Rules of the Road & Aids to Navigation – Online Class By the end of this class, you’ll understand the maneuvering rules, lights, sound signals, and buoys that allow us to navigate safely around hazards and other vessels. Learn more & register
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→ See the full calendar May 16–17 Anchoring & Anchorages – Online Learn the fundamentals of anchoring—deploying, setting, scope calculations, and retrieval—and what to do about anchoring in storms or high winds. Learn more & register
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Ask the NWMC about scholarships for their classes! Weekend Workshop: Outboards: Maintenance, Care, and Troubleshooting May 6 last day to register is May 1 9 AM – 5 PM (one hour for lunch) | $99 We’ve all been there—stranded. Whether at the dock or halfway across the straits, there is never a good time to …
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FOR THE BOAT YARD April 28th The Boat School invites you to a free technical seminar at the Nomura Building on Friday April 28th from noon-1:30. Learn about the latest innovations in alternator regulation and control directly from the designer/manufacturer. Al Thomason, a founding engineer with Wakespeed will provide a technical overview of Wakespeed’s WS …
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April 28 at Boat Haven and 29th at the NWSWB FOR THE BOAT YARD The Boat School invites you to a free technical seminar at the Nomura Building on Friday April 28th from noon-1:30. Learn about the latest innovations in alternator regulation and control directly from the designer/manufacturer. Al Thomason, a founding engineer with Wakespeed …
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Ask the NWMC about scholarships to their classes April 25–26, Sept 26–27 | 6:30–8:00 PM | $90 Tides and currents are a huge part of boating in the Salish Sea. Knowing the forces at work, the resources available, and the boat skills needed to safely operate is paramount to a successful on-the-water adventure. Kayak, inflatable, …
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Ask the NWMC about scholarships for their classes. April 18–19, Sept 19–20 | 6:30–8:00 PM | $90 Navigation without a GPS! You’ll learn to use latitude, longitude, compass bearings, transits, and your paper charts to know where you are. This is an introduction to the traditional art of dead reckoning. You will need the following …
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Individuals who would most benefit from the dense material and fast-paced learning environment would have experience working professionally in a marine-based setting or as an experienced recreational boater. REGISTER NOW: Marine Systems Intensives Marine Systems Intensives are 5-day hands-on courses that provide practical training and are taught by experienced professionals. Don’t wait – these are …
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Submit your application by March 31st deadline. There’s over $50,000 of scholarship funds available to support students for the 2023-2024 programs beginning October 2, 2023. The school will offer two rounds of awards for the 2023-2024 school year to ensure that students who apply after the first deadline have the opportunity to be considered for …
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SAVE THE DATE! April 28 at Boat Haven and 29th at the NWSWB FOR THE BOAT YARD The Boat School invites you to a free technical seminar at the Nomura Building on Friday April 28th from noon-1:30. Learn about the latest innovations in alternator regulation and control directly from the designer/manufacturer. Al Thomason, a founding …
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EDC TEAM JEFFERSON sent out the following notice of No-Cost classes for Start-ups and expanding businesses on the WA coast. No-Cost 8-Week Business Development / Planning Program April 3rd – May 24th Established through a grant to the Port of Willapa Harbor, the new Willapa Works: Washington Coast Business Accelerator (WCBA) is a FREE program …
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