WWU Small Business Development Center

Tomorrow, June 10, join this free lunch seminar to learn all about tourism grants and gain insights on making the most of your hotel room blocks.

Register now: https://conta.cc/4vwn1ge

Check on BPRI's website for an in-depth look at changes in US-Canada cross-border travel volumes from 2024-2025. Across all modes, total land crossings are down 20%!

https://bpri.wwu.edu/infographics

Infographics | Border Policy Research Institute | Western Washington University Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin, all throughout the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades watershed from time immemorial. We express our deepest respect and gratitude to our Indig...

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available! The deadline to apply is June 8, 2025.

Learn more: https://esd.wa.gov/get-financial-help/federal-disaster-unemployment-assistance-dua-program

DUA is available to eligible workers, including self-employed people, who became unemployed due to the December 2025 floods but do not otherwise qualify for unemployment benefits.

Head down to Chuckanut Bay Distillery on Wednesday for a showcase of WWU student entrepreneurs! All are welcome.

Learn more: https://news.wwu.edu/student-ventures-take-center-stage-at-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-spring-showcase

Join this free SBDC webinar on May 28th to learn how to win customers for life!

Register now: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99272975

Winning Customers for Life What does it really take to win customers and keep them coming back? In today’s market, customers have more options and higher expectations than ever before. This session focuses on the practical side of building strong customer relationships that drive repeat business and referrals. You’ll lear...

The Border Policy Research Institute wants your feedback!

Please complete this brief survey to share how the change in border activity has impacted your business: https://conta.cc/4f3kXXW

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The APEX Accelerator office hours have been canceled for this month. If you're interested in learning about government contracting for your business, please join us next month. Contact your SBDC advisor for details.