Tools for Success
Running a small business is an adventure—full of challenges, opportunities, and the occasional plot twist. At Tri County Economic Development District, we’re here to help you navigate the journey with workshops designed to strengthen your skills, grow your business, and keep you ahead of the curve.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, our workshops offer practical, real-world advice on topics that matter to small business owners in rural Northeast Washington. Led by experienced professionals, these sessions provide useful tools, actionable strategies, and a chance to connect with others who understand the ups and downs of doing business in a small community.
Check out our upcoming workshops below—we’d love to see you there!
March 2025 Workshops
Work Smarter: Google Tools for Small Business
Google can be a great resource for business owners, but many people don’t understand how to use it. In this workshop, we’ll cover how Google can improve efficiency, simplify tasks, and grow your business’s profile.
At the end of this workshop, attendees will be well-informed on the basics of Google and how it can streamline business, improve customer experiences, and boost growth.
This is a one-hour workshop.
From Idea to Open: Starting Your Small Business
Got a great business idea but not sure where to start? This workshop will guide you through the essential steps of launching a successful small business.
We’ll cover everything from business planning and legal requirements to financing and marketing strategies—giving you the tools and confidence to turn your idea into reality. Whether you’re still in the brainstorming phase or ready to take the leap, this session will help you navigate the path to business ownership with clarity and confidence.
Join us and take the first step toward building your dream business!
This workshop is approximately two hours.
Supply Chain 101: Thursday, March 27th 9:00am-3:00pm
This free workshop, in partnership with Impact Washington and held at the TEDD office in Colville, will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. Followed by a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way.
By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your efforts.
Workshop content and exercises will help to:
- Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
- Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
- Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
- Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
- Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increaseunderstanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information
In-Person Course:
- Duration: 7 hours, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (includes 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 min breaks)
- Lunch, snacks and coffee will be provided.