The EDC and Washington state governmental agencies invited business owners, startup entrepreneurs, and managers to a FREE event, From Start to Smart in Business, on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  

The workshop provided information around governmental regulations, increasing income, finding solutions to problems, and avoiding future regulatory and compliance issues. Attendees had the opportunity to bring questions on issues that they are facing, in an anonymous setting.  

Agencies invited included the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation & Assistance (ORIA), Labor & Industries, the Department of Revenue, the Secretary of State’s office, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Enterprise Services, the Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises, and the Employment Security Department. The workshop is part of the state’s Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR) program, an effort to assist business owners and entrepreneurs. 

The event was hosted by the EDC, and sponsored by ORIA, Friday Harbor House, San Juan County, and the Town of Friday Harbor. 

Representatives from multiple WA agencies will be at the event to make presentations and take questions. Possible agencies include:

  • ORIA
  • Secretary of State
  • Commerce
  • Dept. of Enterprise Services
  • Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises
  • Employment Security Dept.
  • Labor and Industries
  • Department of Revenue

For a PDF of the evening’s presentation slides, view or download this file.

Additional resources provided by the various agency representatives: