VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver’s Business Growth Mentor & Alliance Program contributes to regional economic development by helping small businesses and nonprofits grow and succeed while providing educational opportunities for Carson College of Business students.
Business owners and community members are invited to participate in a free Zoom workshop to learn more about the Business Growth MAP pro bono student consulting. The presentation will explain how to get involved with the program and discuss how it contributes to regional economic development by helping fuel the growth of local businesses.
The workshop will also highlight the Business Growth MAP Alliance, a monthly forum where small businesses and entrepreneurs can network and learn from each other, industry experts and WSU Vancouver faculty.
The 50-minute workshop will be presented three times in May:
- Noon – 1 p.m. May 7
- 9 – 10 a.m. May 12
- 4 – 5 p.m. May 20
To register, visit the Business Growth MAP website at business.vancouver.wsu.edu/business-growth-map/zoom-workshops. Registrants will receive the Zoom meeting link via email.
About WSU Vancouver
As one of six campuses of the WSU system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.
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MEDIA CONTACT(S)
Brenda Alling, Office of Marketing and Communication, 360-546-9601, brenda_alling@wsu.edu