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Winter reading challenge encourages you to “Be a Reading Machine”
Spokane, WA | December 17, 2024 – Spokane County Library District (SCLD) invites everyone in Spokane County to participate in the Winter Reading Challenge: Be a Reading Machine. Registration is open now, and the challenge begins January 1 and continues through January 31.Readers can discover compelling stories, new information, and a gratifying sense of accomplishment. Each person is challenged to read a total of 300 minutes (or more) during the month. All reading counts toward the total—reading with a
Attention Spokane, WA Businesses: FinCEN's BOI Filing Deadline is 01/01/2025. File Now to Avoid Potential Fines!
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to enhance financial transparency and deter financial crimes. As of today, the 27th of November, 2024, Spokane, Washington, business owners have just 35 calendar days (that’s 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—don’t delay, or you could face $500 per day fines! What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small
A Young Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Thriving Startup
Imagine this: You’re sitting on an idea that could revolutionize an industry, solve a pressing problem, or simply make people’s lives easier. The thought of bringing this idea to life and turning it into a successful startup fills you with excitement and hope. Yet, the path from a brilliant concept to a thriving business is lined with challenges and uncertainties. It’s not just about having passion and creativity; it’s about mastering the strategic intricacies that can turn your entrepreneurial dreams
Shaping the Future: How Rapid Prototyping Fuels Wearable Tech Innovation
Imagine a world where innovative wearable tech ideas transform from concept to reality in weeks, not months. In the dynamic realm of wearable technology, startups are constantly racing against the clock to bring their groundbreaking products to market. Rapid prototyping has emerged as the secret weapon in this high-stakes game, enabling companies to create functional models swiftly, gather early user feedback, and iterate designs at an unprecedented pace. This powerful approach not only slashes
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
How Businesses Can Hire the Best Emerging Talent by Streamlining Their Intern Hiring Process
Recent studies show that up to 60% of college graduates complete at least one internship, and 70% of them receive a full-time job offer from the companies they intern at. This is a great statistic that represents why internships are often a win-win situation for both parties - the intern and the company. While major corporations such as HBK, AT&T, Bloomberg, and more have established internship programs, plenty of small businesses across the country actively hire interns as well. In this article by the
Tap Into Your Business Potential: Monetize Your Hobby Farm Now
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of homesteading. More and more people are choosing to grow their own food, keep chickens, and live a simpler life. For many, homesteading is a hobby. But what if you could turn that hobby into a money-making venture? That's where monetizing your hobby farm comes in. Of course, running a business is a lot of work, and it's not for everyone. But if you're up for the challenge, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce shares a few
