Seattle, August 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Business Impact Northwest (BINW) and Amazon are joining forces to help small businesses thrive as they recover from the challenges of COVID-19.
Using SBN, Business Forward’s National Small Business Digital Alliance, and Amazon’s digital business tools, BINW offers growth-enabled business resources and educational workshops as part of the Small Business Digital Accelerator Program to promote equitable and inclusive growth in Washington State.
Business Impact NW, the Small Business Administration and Amazon announced efforts to help local small businesses
The program supports small businesses and entrepreneurs Washington Those interested in becoming online sellers or looking to improve their e-commerce business. The program targets fifty (50) small businesses to participate.
“Small businesses need help recovering from the pandemic, and Amazon is happy to provide resources to help them grow,” he said. Taylor HongHead of Community Engagement, Amazon in Seattle. “We are eager to help Washington Entrepreneurs thrive in this partnership. “
“Our mission is to grow businesses that create jobs in underserved communities,” he said. Joe Sky-Tucker, President and CEO of BINW. “This partnership will help give business owners a better chance to succeed and create long-term positive economic change in our community.”
“SBA is committed to supporting the growth and development of small businesses and entrepreneurs,” he said Mike Fong, Region X SBA Administrator. “We are excited to work with BINW and Amazon and other members of the National Small Business Digital Alliance to help businesses succeed, especially after facing the challenges of the pandemic.”
Businesses that have an established product and are ready to participate will get the most out of the training.
Live weekly sessions will be held from August 18 onwards. A summary of the live virtual session will be available from Wednesday August 24 from 10:00am-11:30am (PT) Schedule the program Small Business Digital Accelerator Program – Business Impact NW .
Businesses that attend all six weeks of virtual training will be eligible to apply for the Holiday Shopping Opportunities Program.
In partnership with Amazon, Business Impact NW will select five to fifteen (5-15) businesses to sell at live pop-up sales events throughout the Puget Sound during the 2022 holiday season. In addition to selling products in person, select businesses will be promoted on Small Business Saturday through Amazon, Business Impact NW and other partner digital channels.
Visit Small Business Digital Accelerator Program – Business Impact NW to register and learn more.
Contact:
KD Hall
206.966.2198
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SOURCE Business influence Northwest
