BUSINESS BYTES

Internal communications can hold a business together - which is relevant now more than ever. In this webinar, Jennifer Bushong from JBe Marketing highlights the importance of internal marketing and communications, and gives NCW Tech Alliance members a good understanding of how to retain and inspire employees to help shape a more productive team. Business Bytes are FREE monthly events for NCW Tech Alliance Members. Not yet a member? Check out our membership opportunities today at: www.ncwtech.org

The Triple Point NCW program is housed within the Children’s Home Society of Washington. They serve LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-18 in Chelan, Grant, Okanogan, and Douglas counties. The program services a weekly virtual support group counseling at no cost and offers Creating Safe Spaces Training for schools and organizations in addition to providing support for LGBTQ+ youth, families, and the NCW community. Business Bytes are FREE monthly events for NCW Tech Alliance Members. Not yet a member? Check out our membership opportunities today at: www.ncwtech.org

The mission of WTIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Center of Excellence is to lead and support the creation of anti-racist multicultural organizations where equity is deeply rooted and sustained in our workplaces and the communities we serve. In this webinar, Maileen presented on the challenges and opportunities of developing a DEI strategy that highlights change leadership. She also shared trends related to diversity recruitment, hiring, retention and advancement of tech workers from diverse backgrounds.

Becca Freimuth is the Communications Specialist for the North Central ESD. In this presentation, Becca shared some quick tips and tricks that will help anyone make a video like a professional… with their phone! She’ll cover the basics of storytelling with video, gear and setup, filming and editing best practices, and how to publish and share. Business Bytes are FREE monthly events for NCW Tech Alliance Members. Not yet a member? Check out our membership opportunities today at: www.ncwtech.org

August's featured guest is Meliesa Tigard, Executive Director of Focal Point - Tutoring Done Right. Meliesa will talk about their new Math Mapping program, a tech program dedicated to helping kids gain proficiency in mathematic basics. She'll share how they came up with the system, turned it into a tech product, and how to help kids develop the skills needed to go into STEM fields.

September's featured guest is Jessi Mendoza, Business Banking Relationship Officer at Numerica Credit Union. Jessi specializes in connecting members to strategic financing and resources that help their businesses grow and thrive. He will be sharing advice on obtaining financing in the ever changing financial environment with rising interest rates.