UPCOMING EVENTS


Present Like a Pro with Rebecca Murray of Showcase Your Shine (Right before NPSCC!)

Most humans experience anxiety when asked to speak in public. But if speaking is part of your job, you’d better find a way to overcome this hurdle. 

In this  interactive session, experience a shift in mindset as you try methods to harness anxiety and convert it to energy for your audience.
Whether speaking on stage, in a boardroom, or one-on-one, Present Like a Pro tactics leverage your presentation influence. 

And it couldn’t be better timed. This session is just a week before the North Puget Sound Contracting Conference in Lynnwood. This program will provide tools for networking and sharing important information with potential customers at events such as NPSCC. 

Learn to:

• Use the C.L.E.A.R.™ method to invite connection.
• Captivate your audience from your very first word.
• Transform anxiety into energy for your audience.
• Master audio projection tools to ensure you’re heard.
• Identify and overcome small habits that create confusion.

C.L.E.A.R.™: Center, Listen, Engage, Allow, Repeat.

Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon.

 

Economic Alliance Snohomish County, in partnership with powered-programs Washington APEX Accelerator and Washington Small Business Development Center, is excited to announce the 2026 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference (NPSCC), returning to the Lynnwood Event Center this October. 

The main event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 29, featuring a dynamic lineup of panel discussions, workshops, keynote presentations, matchmaking sessions, a robust tradeshow, and more.

Don’t miss this must attend for anyone doing—or looking to do—business with government agencies and prime contractors.

Who Should Attend?

Businesses interested in selling to prime contractors and the government. Government buyers and prime contractors looking to do outreach to small and diverse businesses.

What to Expect

• Network with hundreds of business, government agencies and prime contractors

• Gain insights from expert-led panel discussions and agency forecasts

• Showcase your organization with exhibition opportunities (limited space available!)

• Access exclusive matchmaking to connect directly with potential partners

If you want to build relationships with your peers, and potential customers and vendors, you cannot miss this annual event. 

The Top 5 L&I Issues Washington Employers Need to Know

Washington employers face a few challenges when it comes to Labor & Industries (L&I) and understanding these issues can make a significant difference in compliance, costs, and overall risk.

 

The Stop Claims team will break down the Top 5 L&I issues employers are facing today, including:

 

  • DOSH Compliance
  • WISHA Citations
  • Audits & Misclassifications
  • High Workers’ Compensation Premium Rates
  • Retro Group Participation 

Lunch & Learns with Stop Claims are always interactive and engaging. Bring your questions and experiences with L&I.

Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. Registration costs $25 for ASA members and $35 for non-ASA members. Lunch is included in registration.

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