SEWEDA launches free Business Basics Lunch & Learn class series

CLARKSTON, Wash.–The Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) and Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) are offering "The Business Basics Lunch & Learn" series at the WWCC Career and Workforce Building on 1470 Bridge Street, in Clarkston, Wash. for eight consecutive classes each Wednesday, beginning June 21 through August 9 at 12-1 p.m. Lunch and class materials will be provided for each attendee.

SEWEDA is partnering with WWCC to offer an eight-week series of classes starting June 21. Each of the one-hour Business Basics "Lunch & Learn" classes will cover topics ranging from business plan writing to commercial real estate. Lunch and class materials are provided to attendees at no charge.

"The Business Basics Lunch & Learn series is geared towards those individuals who are just starting to explore the idea of opening their own business," said Erika Stricker, Executive Director for SEWEDA. "We are very grateful to have such a stellar group of community leaders and industry experts volunteering their time to provide a practical, high-level overview of information that is perfect for budding entrepreneurs. My hope is the classes will draw in folks who have had a business idea bouncing around in their mind for a while but don't quite know where to start. That's what SEWEDA is here for, to help connect people with the resources available to them!"

The full Business Basics Lunch & Learn schedule of classes and registration is available on the SEWEDA website, http://www.seweda.org/events. Individuals may register for as few or as many classes as they like, it is not required to attend all eight classes. Each class is limited to 40 individuals.

SEWEDA would like to recognize the following class co-hosts for their expertise: Tracy Sereda, Walla Walla Community College; Jesse Duman and Darren Malm, P1FCU Business Services; Tami Meyers and Gary Bergen, Team BMC –Silvercreek; Doug Bauer and Kaitlyn Hinkley, Studio 1892; Cory Lenz, KLEW TV; and Tileena Johnson, Pacific Empire/DailyFLY Media

About SEWEDA: Drawing on the rich heritage and natural resources of the region, the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) is committed to enhancing economic vitality and an unparalleled quality of life.