Spaceworks Tacoma

For April: Three workshops to help your business Spring into action!
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
10:15 am Workshop I: Strategic Business Planning Workshop
Your Invisible Team: Mapping the Support you Already Have
By: Andy Vargo, Own Your Awkward
Being a solopreneur or small business doesn’t mean you have to do everything along. In this interactive workshop, you’ll visually map your business “office space” to identify the friends, mentors, and experts who can help you in areas like operations, marketing, finance, and more. Using practical worksheets, you’ll learn how to leverage your existing network, organize tasks, and plan support so you can focus on what only you can do.
• Recognize people in your life / network who can support key areas of your business.
• Learn how to sort tasks to understand what to tackle yourself, delegate, or outsource.
• Create a clear, actionable plan to lean on your personal team of support, even while running your business solo.
11:15am BREAK
11:30 am Workshop II: Beyond Money Workshop
Business Financial Essentials
By: Gwen Kohl
In this first of three workshops taught by financial expert, Gwen Kohl, you’ll strengthen your understanding of business finances, the core principles, and really dive into “the basics” all entrepreneurs should know. We’ll go over common mistakes that entrepreneurs have made and tips and tricks to avoid them. Your business will thank you for attending this one!
12:30 pm BREAK/LUNCH (optional networking lunch ~ bring your own lunch)
1:00 pm Workshop III: Creativity Workshop
Creativity Flow for Solo Entrepreneurs
By: Katrina Van Strien, Pearl Art Therapy & Counseling
An interactive creative workshop with an art therapist to help solo entrepreneurs reduce overwhelm and
support emotional wellbeing through art-based reflective practices.
Art materials provided for class activities.

Come to one, two, or all three workshops! Please REGISTER to save your seat!

March Workshop Series
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Grow your business with Spaceworks:
Three LUCKY workshops to enhance your business this season!

9:45am Doors Open

Workshop I: Marketing Workshop, 10:15am – 11:15am
Find Your People (Without Burning Out) ~ A practical guide to audience clarity
By: Jacquelyn Rardin, Mighty House Media
This workshop helps participants focus on the right audience and channels so their marketing energy is intentional, human, and sustainable. You don’t need to be everywhere. You just need to be relevant somewhere. You’ll learn to clarify who your best customers are, where connection happens naturally, and how to show up without exhaustion, leading to less noise, more resonance. Develop a clear picture of your primary audience, gather insight into where meaningful engagement happens, and create outreach actions aligned with how you work best.

11:15am BREAK

Workshop II: Beyond Money Workshop, 11:30am – 12:30pm
The 5 C’s of Credit for your Business
By: Oliver Scott
This workshop teaches how to becoming “lender ready”. What are the five areas of credit, why are they important, how they can impact your creditworthiness, and how they affect your eligibility for credit products and lending decisions. Take the guess work out of becoming prepared for capital and walk away with a clear understanding of what’s required to prepare your business for a successful loan application and why it matters.

12:30pm – 1pm BREAK (optional networking lunch ~ bring your own lunch)

Workshop III: Creativity Workshop, 1pm – 2pm
Creative Clarity for Solo Entrepreneurs
By: Elisabeth Grace Desrosiers, Elisabeth Grace Studio
An interactive creative workshop with art-based reflective practices to help solo entrepreneurs reduce overwhelm and reset their vision. Elisabeth is a certified Paint From Your Soul™ Facilitator and is passionate about bringing people together and supporting emotional wellbeing through the arts. Come generate some good energy, perspective, and momentum for your next chapter. Art materials provided for class activities.

REGISTER HERE

Three Unique HEART Centered Workshops to Enhance your Business!
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
You get to choose, come to one, two, or all three workshops!
1) The Heart Centered Approach to Entrepreneurship ~ Build your Business to Fit your Life
By: Sarah Weaver, Entourage Health
This interactive workshop is designed for creative entrepreneurs who want their business to align with their values, not compete with them. Learn the core principles of heart-centered entrepreneurship, clarify your vision, and craft a concise statement that connects your creative work with your business goals. We’ll also explore ethical, authentic marketing approaches that feel genuine and sustainable to help you grow your business without losing yourself in the process.

2) Budgeting Beyond Money: Mastering Your Time, Energy, and Finances for Entrepreneurial Success
By: Andy Vargo, Own Your Awkward
Understand the three segments of your “whole-life budget”: money, time, and focus. This workshop teaches how to approach your entire life like a budget to achieve more balance, productivity, and growth. Using practical worksheets adapted from the book Own Your Awkward Life Changes, you’ll walk away with a clear plan to optimize all three of your biggest resources. Develop a personalized strategy and learn practical tools for business and personal success.

Optional lunch & networking, bring your own lunch (12:15pm – 12:45pm)

3) Reclaim & Map ~ A Creative Asset Strategies for Solo Entrepreneurs
By: Lexa Manuel, Lexa Reclaims
An interactive creative mapping workshop with art-based reflective practices to help solo entrepreneurs clarify their strengths, reduce overwhelm, and focus their business direction. This workshop uses visual mapping as a creative therapy resource to organize and renewed clarity in your business.
Saturday, February 28th | Doors open at 9:45AM
Learn more and register: February Workshop Series

Vision Boarding Workshop
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
As you prepare for the upcoming year, don’t forget to listen to your heart’s desire and include it in your planning.
How, you ask, should I do that? Join Shawn Harju for a vision boarding workshop!
Visions boards are a visual reminder of what your heart desires most and a daily reminder of your ultimate purpose in life. According to author Jack Canfield, they provide a “guiding star” to keep you moving in the direction of your dreams.
Shawn, the owner of Three Trees Yoga and Chrysalis Solutions PLLC in Federal Way, has led groups in vision boarding for the past five years, leading individuals to be surprised to find what their hearts truly desire, to acknowledge it and make it a reality. Her joy and passion for vision boarding comes from witnessing others’ dreams come true and the wonderment that comes along with it.
Space is limited, please register here.
We’ll take care of the supplies, but feel free to bring in your own magazines or anything specific you would like to include on your vision board.

Got Stress? Meet Mindfulness
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Stress is a natural response to life, but even ordinary levels of stress can lead to burn out, especially for entrepreneurs. And whose levels are ordinary? Simple, healing practices exist to help. They require only the courage to pause. In this 60-minute session, learn the basics of pausing through mindfulness meditation, and experience the possibility of living with more joy and well being—no matter your stress level.
About our presenter:
Allison Schuette brings 18 years as a facilitator, writer, and university educator to mindfulness practice. In 2023, she earned her certification to teach mindfulness from Sounds True and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Now, through Mindful Pause Center, Allison teaches and coaches, helping individuals and groups center care when encountering habits and patterns they’d like to transform. She is trained in empathy and compassionate listening, two qualities she’s developed through and coursework in Nonviolent Communication and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness and a decade of storytelling with the Welcome Project.
*Space is limited for this workshop, please register here to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/SubVPChjDnJJmyC86

How to Take Professional Looking Product Photos Using Your Cell Phone
2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Tacoma Arts Community Center, 1102 S. 11th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Learn how to take better cell phone pictures for your product so you can create more polished content that sells. In this workshop we will go over product placement, lighting, set-up and spend a small amount of time on editing tips so you can start taking better cell phone pictures.
*If you have a product, please bring it and you will get to practice on it during this workshop.
Spaceworks Alum, Tiffany Burke, is a commercial and portrait photographer for 15 years. She has also been teaching social media marketing for the past 12 years helping small business owners with their branding and content.
Please register for this workshop here:
https://forms.gle/Uton6iEffJMDpkWLA

From Idea to Impact: Creating Systems that Scale Your Startups Without Burning Out
2025-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Hello Tacoma Founders!!
We at Startup253 and WTIA are excited to announce that we are hosting a workshop on Wednesday, May 14th presented by Chris Brown, founder at Chaleur Creative. Chris will be sharing his experience working with a wide array of ventures from early-stage startups, growing nonprofits and service-based businesses by “helping them strengthen their brand identity, streamline operations, and create clear paths to profitability.” Chris is passionate about teaching the next generation of founders how to “scale with intention, avoid burnout, and create meaningful impact!
RSVP here!

5 Things Every Founder Should Know About Social Entrepreneurship
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Hive Co., 5436 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Neetal Parekh is a social impact ecosystem builder and licensed attorney, with expertise in digital strategy, storytelling, and communications.

Neetal is the author of book 51 Questions on Social Entrepreneurship, host of The Impact Podcast by Innov8social, convener of Impactathon®, and a frequent speaker, facilitator, and moderator on topics including social enterprise, social entrepreneurship, and ways entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and consumers can build and strengthen ecosystems for social impact.

A passionate advocate for social entrepreneurship and impact innovation, Neetal believes that this field empowers us to creatively re-imagine how businesses and individuals can create meaningful impact and lasting value.

This free workshop helps creative entrepreneurs with essential knowledge for building sustainable,
impactful businesses that balance profit and purpose.
This interactive in-person session provides an actionable framework, practical tools, and community connections.

We’ll be taking a dive into 5 critical areas:

Legal structures for impact-driven enterprises
Sustainable business models for creative professionals
Funding pathways for social ventures
Measuring impact through practical metrics
Ecosystem resources for social entrepreneurs

Space is limited, reserve your seat here!

Subverting Perfectionism Using Ugly Art
2025-03-12 06:00 - 07:30 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
In this workshop, we’ll get close and personal with the mental barriers our perfectionism has built by making intentionally ugly art. We’ll explore perfectionism’s origins, how this affects our current life goals, and how making intentionally ugly art can help us bridge the gap between the two by practicing joyful imperfection and teaching our bodies that it’s safe to move toward our goals through imperfection.
My goal is for you to leave this workshop with a better understanding of your own creative fear and a new, fun tool to help you bring more joy, play, and freedom into your life.
Some art materials will be provided, but I encourage you to bring along that sketchbook/journal you bought years ago and have been too afraid to use, and something colorful to draw with (markers, crayons, paint, collage materials).
Registration Required as space is limited for this in-person workshop!
Our presenter, Lore Alexander (they/them) is a creativity coach and freelance copyeditor. For the past three years, they have been interviewing creatives on their show, The Ugly Podcast, to demystify the creative process and encourage people to return to their creative nature—even and especially if it’s ugly! You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts, and you can learn more about their coaching opportunities here.

Artist Trust: Monetizing your Creative Practice
2025-03-12 05:30 - 06:30 | Virtual/Zoom
About this Workshop
Join NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings (NaKeesa Marie Enterprises) and artist George Jennings for a virtual presentation on building and monetizing an art career. George will share his journey as a visual artist, while NaKeesa, his longtime manager, will outline the strategies they’ve used to grow his audience and create multiple income streams. Learn practical tips, proven strategies, and key insights to help you monetize your art business no matter what art discipline you practice.
About NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings
NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings, is an entrepreneur and longtime resident of Western Washington who was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. NaKeesa proudly identifies as an advocate for racial and social justice often using the written word to shed light on the many issues impacting the Black community as well as other marginalized groups.
Her boutique consulting firm, Nakeesa Marie Enterprises, is located in Tacoma, Washington, where she provides gentle coaching, consultation, proofreading and writing services, as well as various other types of support to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and job seekers.
NaKeesa’s current work was born out of her experiences in the community and being immersed in the visual, creative, and literary art spaces in the Greater Seattle area for over 25 years. She has engaged with visual artists and creatives in a variety of ways such as providing them with coaching, crafting artist bios and artist statements, serving as an artist manager, having also planned, negotiated, and executed group and solo exhibitions.
In December 2023, she created and began co-delivering a workshop that details her family’s art journey that includes practical tips, strategies and resources that can help artists monetize their individual art practice.
Currently, NaKeesa provides exclusive artist representation to visual artist (and her husband), George Jennings, serving as the creative director for George’s Black family art legacy showcase and exhibit titled The Women, The Paper, and The Light.
NaKeesa is also a published author whose work has been featured in media publications, books, and creative and literary projects. In 2024, she released a collection of guided workbooks/journals that support people in engaging in gentle (self) accountability which she believes is one of the highest forms of self-love.
Though NaKeesa engages in many different projects through her business and in community, as a Black woman she feels that she must first and foremost, prioritize and engage in an intentional and non-negotiable self-care practice which she does at the beginning, end, and throughout each day.
About Artist Trust
Artist Trust is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and encourage artists working in all disciplines to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Since its founding in 1986, Artist Trust has invested over $15 million in individual artists through grant programs and provides a comprehensive suite of professional development training and resources to help artists achieve their career goals. Learn more at  artisttrust.org.
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Master the Art of Reframing Your Thoughts
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Learn how to master the art of reframing your thoughts based on Andy Vargo’s latest book, Own Your Awkward Thoughts. Participants will learn the key to shifting their mindset to enable themselves to take action toward their goals. Apply these techniques to your business and personal life. Attendees will leave empowered with the six key questions they can apply to any situation in order to shift their thinking from being stuck to in control of their future.
Our presenter, Andy Vargo, is a professional speaker, author, life-change coach, podcast host and comedian known for his engaging and humorous approach to personal development. He empowers individuals and organizations to embrace their unique traits through his ”Own Your Awkward” concept.
Coming out late in life did not hold Andy back from embracing who he is. In fact, it is the reason behind his passion to help others accept themselves to live a more fulfilling life.
Andy has authored several books, including Own Your Awkward Life Changes and Own Your Awkward Thoughts. He also hosts the ”Own Your Awkward Talks Speaking Course,” coaching individuals to present confidently.
Registration Required as this workshop has limited space!

Artist Trust: Copyright & Trademarks
2025-02-26 05:30 - 06:30 | Virtual/Zoom
About this Workshop
Curious about your intellectual property rights in your creative work, and what to do if your work is ever used or reproduced without your permission? Join Krista Mirhoseini of Mirhoseini Creative Law, PLLC for the first in a three-part series on Creative Business Basics.
In this workshop you’ll learn about the basics of copyright and trademarks, including what each one protects, how to register them (and why), licensing them, and what to do if someone infringes your copyrighted work or trademarks.
This workshop is the first in a three-part series. The following two workshops in the series will take place on April 9, covering Generative A.I. and VARA; and June 25, covering Artist Contracts. Attendance of the other workshops in this series is not required, and note that you must register for each workshop you would like to attend separately. You can learn more and register for the upcoming workshops here.
About Krista Mirhoseini
Krista is the owner of Mirhoseini Creative Law, PLLC, based in Seattle. She is an intellectual property and business attorney, focusing much of her practice on advising both individuals and businesses engaged in creative work.
Prior to forming her law firm, Krista spent over two decades practicing law as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 global tech company, an art studio, and as a commercial litigator. Krista’s extensive experience in both creative and corporate sectors give her a unique legal insight into her clients.
Krista holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Washington School of Law, law degree from Marquette University Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
About Artist Trust
Artist Trust is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and encourage artists working in all disciplines to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Since its founding in 1986, Artist Trust has invested over $15 million in individual artists through grant programs and provides a comprehensive suite of professional development training and resources to help artists achieve their career goals. Learn more at artisttrust.org.

Taxes + Tidbits: A Tax Workshop
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Intentions Juice Bar, 5240 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98409, United States
FREE Tax Workshop for Sole Proprietorships and Independent Contractors
Join us for our comprehensive Free Tax Workshop, specifically tailored for sole proprietorships, sole proprietorship LLCs, and independent contractors. This workshop aims to empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of tax season with confidence.

What You Will Gain

Expert Guidance: Receive answers to your specific tax questions from seasoned tax professionals.

Tax Preparation Strategies: Learn effective strategies to prepare your taxes efficiently and accurately.

Lower Your Tax Liabilities: Discover tips and techniques to minimize your tax obligations and maximize your deductions.

Make Your Taxes Work for You: Understand how to leverage tax laws to your advantage and improve your financial situation.

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:

Sole proprietors looking to simplify their tax filing process.

Sole proprietorship LLC owners seeking to understand their tax responsibilities.

Independent contractors wanting to optimize their tax outcomes.

Why Attend?
Tax season can be overwhelming, but with the right preparation and knowledge, you can approach it with ease. Our workshop is designed to leave you feeling informed, organized, and ready to tackle your tax filing confidently. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial literacy and ensure you’re making the most of your hard-earned income.
Register now to secure your spot (space is limited!) and take the first step towards a stress-free tax season!

Artist Trust: Taxes for Artists
2025-02-06 05:30 - 07:00 | Virtual/Zoom
About this Workshop
Taxes can be tricky, especially for artists with unique financial situations—but we’re here to help! Join CPA Valerie Moseley for a 1.5-hour workshop designed to help you navigate your 2024 tax return with confidence. Valerie will cover essential federal and state tax basics and wrap up with a Q&A session to address your specific questions.
You will be invited to submit questions ahead of time once you register. We will do our best to answer as many as possible.
Registration Required, Sliding Scale
About Valerie Moseley
Valerie is a CPA licensed with the Washington State Board of Accountancy. She is also a member of the Washington State Society of CPAs, the National Association of Tax Professionals, and the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance where she is active in the Seattle chapter’s tax roundtable.
Valerie has taught with several business support organizations including WSCPAs financial literacy program, SBA’s SCORE monthly Small Business Workshop, SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program, Women Business Owners, and Artist Trust as well as at several industry groups such as The Writer’s Co-Op, Seattle Yoga Arts, and the Seattle Composer’s Alliance. Valerie also teaches continuing education to professional accounting organizations in the Puget Sound area.
After working for several Seattle tax firms, she opened her own practice in 2010. Upon selling in 2018, she formed VMCPA, a tax consultancy, focusing on helping for-profit business and their owners optimize their tax results.
Valerie has a background in the performing arts – she is the former Treasurer of the Board of several arts organizations – but these days you might be more likely to find her on the yoga mat or in the kickball field during her off hours.
About Artist Trust
Artist Trust is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and encourage artists working in all disciplines to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Since its founding in 1986, Artist Trust has invested over $15 million in individual artists through grant programs and provides a comprehensive suite of professional development training and resources to help artists achieve their career goals. Learn more at artisttrust.org.

BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) Filing Workshop
2024-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Effective January 1, 2024, many companies in the United States must report information about their beneficial owners—the individuals who ultimately own or control the company—to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Filing is simple, secure, and free of charge. Beneficial ownership information reporting is not an annual requirement. Unless a company needs to update or correct information, a report only needs to be submitted once.
This workshop lead by Spaceworks Program Director, Jennifer English, will walk you through who needs to report, when you need to report, avoiding scammers-reporting to the correct site, and finally how to report.
Attend this Workshop if:

your company was created or registered prior to January 1, 2024, you will have until January 1, 2025 to report BOI.
your company is created or registered in 2024, you must report BOI within 90 calendar days after receiving actual or public notice that your company’s creation or registration is effective, whichever is earlier.
your company is created or registered on or after January 1, 2025, you must file BOI within 30 calendar days after receiving actual or public notice that its creation or registration is effective.
Any updates or corrections to beneficial ownership information that you previously filed with FinCEN must be submitted within 30 days.

Who Has to Report?
Your company may need to report information about its beneficial owners if it is:

a corporation, a limited liability company (LLC), or was otherwise created in the United States by filing a document with a secretary of state or any similar office under the law of a state or Indian tribe; or
a foreign company and was registered to do business in any U.S. state or Indian tribe by such a filing.

Who Does Not Have to Report?
Types of entities are exempt from beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, including publicly traded companies, nonprofits, and certain large operating companies.

Register for this free workshop here!

SALT 2024
2024-10-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Worksphere, 1120 Pacific Ave Suite 100, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
This year the SALT Conference is designed for you, as leaders, to (re) discover your passion.
It’s time to leave the comfort of “just-fine”, to ignite the flame that fuels you. To abandon the safety nets and guardrails we put in place, keeping us from the danger of the unknown. It’s the unruliness of uncharted territory that called us. Will we continue to follow?
Why did you start your business, begin creating art? What led you to follow the path of a leader-of-people, teams and projects? What audacity. What a risk. We love(d) it.
SALT conferences are for artists, creatives, business owners, entrepreneurs, directors, managers, dreamers, pioneers, and forward-thinkers. For leaders who forge ahead with heart & soul. Leaders who recognize the privilege they have to make the lives of their teammates better. Richer. More flavorful.
Learn more and secure your tickets today: www.fosterscreative.com/salt
SALT 2024 SUPPORTED BY:
@workspherecoworking
@pacificcommercialbrokers
@anthemcoffee

Better Decisions Using the Science of Decision-Making
2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Hive Co., 5436 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
This interactive workshop presented by Syed Jamal, will help participants with some of the key elements of the decision-making process that lead to creating and achieving important milestones.
This workshop will borrow heavily from the science of decision making and related research.
About Syed Jamal: Embracing human-first approach, my expertise is in creating long-term, win-win partnerships with program development, education management, and public diplomacy strategies.
As a board member of the World Affairs Council of Tacoma and an international ambassador at the World Trade Center of Tacoma, I deeply enjoy being a volunteer, an advocate, and an entrepreneur to make a collective social impact.

Register here for this in-person workshop: https://forms.gle/hNUZ7qNeXbhRqavh9

The Beginning of Equitable Freedom in Your Business
2024-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | WA
Ever tried to apply for a grant on your own and were utterly confused?
Are you interested in pursuing grants for your business or nonprofit but unsure of where to start?
The grant process has complexities and nuances that makes it feel unattainable. This 3-part workshop series is created and presented by Nekaycha Cavil and is designed to tackle your fear or hesitancy surrounding grants and to provide you with actionable steps to properly prepare yourself and your business for the journey. We will cover where/how to start, the full grant process, terminology, and resources available. This workshop includes a lab session where you will view various grant applications and be equipped with tools and easy grant applications to help build your grant folder. Each participant will receive a mini business audit that includes a brief review of their business, professional recommendations, and resources to assist in your next steps towards getting ready for grants.
Included in your registration:

1 Mini Packet
Mini Business Audit Results (this will be based on the answers they provided in the intake questions- this doesn’t qualify as a full business audit nor take into account the business status as a whole. Businesses will need to book a full audit for more clarity and consideration on all aspects of their business)
Resource List
Client Packet

Dates: 7/24, 7/31 & 8/7
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
Format: Zoom
Complete Intake Form and Register HERE
*You will receive a calendar invite with the zoom link prior to the first class.
Workshop Syllabus:
Session 1: The Beginning 2hrs.
– Brief intro about Grants
– Due Diligence (where you should start or have accomplished in your business to prepare for grants)
– Fiscal Responsibilities (Finances)
-Group Exercise
– Things to Remember
– Q&A/Wrap Up
Session 2: The Process (cover the terminology & phases of the grant process) 2hrs.
– Review of the previous session
– Dive into the Full Grant Process
– Things to embrace
– Q&A/ Wrap Up
Session 3: Put Into Practice Lab 2hrs.
– Show a variety of grants & websites
– Key Things to do when looking or applying for grants
– Q&A (will be on the resources and info shared in the sessions any other questions can be addressed by scheduling a meeting with me)
– Wrap Up

The Profit Plan 5 Week Workshop for Gig Entrepreneurs
2024-05-13 18:00 - 2024-06-11 19:30 | WA
Spaceworks and The Business Shoppe are partnering to provide The Profit Plan 5 Week Workshop for Gig Entrepreneurs!

This FREE workshop is designed to help business owners of develop a plan to grow their business using the most effective parts of a business plan and marketing plan.
This workshop will utilize a workbook created by The Business Shoppe’s Allie Corrigan-Luke entitled “The Profit Plan”.
Weekly 1.5hr sessions will cover:

Establishing Your “Why”
Establishing Your “Who”
Competition Analysis, Market Review, + Brand Promise
The Money$$$$$
Marketing

Logistics:

In-Person (downtown Tacoma) will be held Monday’s beginning May 13th
Virtual will be held via Zoom and will follow on Tuesday’s beginning May 14th
Both cohorts are 6-7:30PM
Details will be sent after you register for your cohort preference

Limited spots!
Link to register and select workshop preference (in-person or virtual):
https://forms.gle/MFYvLKgQDswor6Ly6

*This series has been made possible by a grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association. Thank you!

Unlock the Power of Storytelling
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Unlock the power of storytelling with Heath Hollensbe of The Meraki Agency at our exclusive in-person storytelling event!
Join us for an immersive experience delving into the art of story marketing and mastering the art of communication through narrative. Discover the essential elements that make a compelling story and learn how to leverage them effectively to promote your product or service.
Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, Heath will guide you through crafting narratives that captivate your audience and drive results. Elevate your marketing game and leave inspired to tell your brand’s story like never before. Secure your spot today and unleash the potential of storytelling in your business endeavors!
Register for this in-person event: https://forms.gle/2YrL4vessaz3Bie67
This is the last (for now) workshop where attendees will be entered into a drawing for their own storytelling video (valued over $4,000) filmed and produced by the Meraki Agency. This is made possible with a grant from the WSMA (WA State Microenterprise Association).

Intro to Public Art
2024-04-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Tacoma Public Library – South Tacoma Brach, 3411 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Mural By Nori Kimura
Join Spaceworks Tacoma for a captivating 90-minute workshop, where we delve into the dynamic world of public art and its intersection with artistic practice. Led by Jasmine Iona Brown, Spaceworks Public Art Coordinator, this session offers a comprehensive exploration of the significance of public art in communities, the diverse forms it can take, and the intricate process of creating impactful public art projects.
From iconic sculptures to vibrant murals and immersive installations, participants will gain invaluable insights into incorporating public art into their own practice, uncovering opportunities for collaboration, and navigating the exciting realm of public art initiatives.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this workshop promises to inspire and equip you with the knowledge and tools to make your mark in the public art sphere.
Registration not required, but encouraged: https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/events/65a6e031de4b6141009c8859

HR for Small Business: Hiring, Firing, and Everything In-Between
2024-04-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual/Zoom
This FREE workshop will cover hot topics around Human Resources for small business owners. We’ll talk about proper hiring practices, letting people go, and how to navigate everyday business ownership with employees.
This workshop is for business owners that have employees or are looking to hire in the near future…or are curious about hiring and what that looks like.
About our Presenter
Casey Adams, COO and Co-Founder

With nearly a decade of HR management, DBE certification and program consulting, Casey wants to be a resource to LevelUp clients of every size. Her business management and administrative consulting skills are an asset at every step along the journey to
long-term success.
About LevelUp Pros
LevelUp Pros is a woman-owned business that empowers businesses to thrive and grow by providing an exceptional level of services uncommonly found in the SMB market, including synchronized HR consulting, benefits strategy, and financial services.
Services Include
Human Resources & Recruitment Services
Subscription and project-based consulting and support
Small Group Benefits
Employee advocate and top of the line service for creative benefit needs
Financial Services
Financial wellness products and education opportunities
Business Advisement Services
White glove management guidance and consulting

REGISTER HERE

Thanks to a grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association, we are able to provide 2 businesses 3 months of unlimited HR support!
*All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win, must attend the workshop to be eligible.

5 Simple Ways to Get More Leads for Your Service-Based Business
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual/Zoom
Natasha is on a mission to help coaches and service providers bring in daily, high-quality leads without losing all their profit to ads or burning out on the content treadmill. She helps entrepreneurs build lead gen systems, so they have a predictable way to manufacture clients on demand.
She spent 15 years in corporate communications leading campaigns for multinational brands that generated thousands of stories in publications like TIME, Wall Street Journal and People. Then she helped to grow a start-up company to a billion-dollar valuation by leading the consumer PR team.
Today, Natasha uses her years of experience to build systems for entrepreneurs. As a marketing strategist, she’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs to attract amazing clients and make more money in their businesses.
Her focus is showing business owners how to grow audiences, command attention and capture commitment so they can create a legion of buyers.

Workshop attendees will be entered into a drawing to win one of the services below:
One prize winner will have the opportunity to work 1:1 with expert marketing strategist Natasha Ho in Master Your Messaging OR The Lead Gen Solution. You get to pick! Check out the details below.
And 4 additional prize winners will receive her brand-new content creation cheat codes that helped her close hundreds of sales online. Daily Content That Sells – a 4-part course that shows you how to create content that captivates, compels and sells to buyers.
Master Your Messaging
By the end of the program, you’ll have a formula for speaking to clients who are ready to invest. You’ll also know how to boldly share your message to stand out on Facebook or LinkedIn, even in a saturated market.
The Lead Gen Solution
Inside is your path to building an audience of buyers and a business powered by ideal-fit clients. In 6 weeks, you’ll have an audience growth strategy that positions you to expand your business and income.

A special thank you to Washington State Microenterprise Association for the funding that allow us to provide additional services to winning attendees.
Please register for this virtual workshop HERE

Internships For Your Small Business
2024-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The Next Move Program believes that all students should have the opportunity to make informed choices about their future. We also believe that personal experiences, such as internships in a chosen career field and a meaningful relationship with a career mentor, can have a lasting impact on a student’s personal and professional journey.
The Next Move Internship Program works with the local community to design meaningful positions for juniors and seniors in Tacoma Public Schools in order to provide each a preview of their professional future. By working alongside employees in a specific industry, students are able to learn what skills and expertise is needed to be successful in their chosen career field. Internship experiences provide students the opportunity to make informed decisions about their future.
Prospective interns begin by participating in Intro to Internship, a preparatory course where they explore career pathways, write resumes and cover letters, and practice their interviewing, networking, and professional communication skills. After completing Intro to Internship, students are invited to participate in a 90-hour, unpaid internship experience in the community, where they can continue to build their skills and explore their interests. Students typically intern 4-8 hours per week at their site and are supported throughout the entire experience by their Intern host and Next Move Coach.
Are you wanting an intern but don’t know where to start? At this in-person workshop, we’ll learn from Next Move on their program that pairs local high school students with businesses in the community.
Space is limited, please register here: https://forms.gle/gtCSsB3WoiPRg9z89

AI Empowerment Masterclass
2023-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Join Dei’Marlon Scisney Founder/CEO of HOP (Helping the Overlooked Prosper) in an intensive ChatGPT Masterclass. The masterclass will cover topics including embracing AI, exploring AI solutions, integrating AI for business growth, elevating sales and marketing through AI innovation, showcasing success stories, and offering continued AI resources.
About Dei’Marlon:
An Indiana native who now calls Seattle home, is a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to amplifying BI-POC businesses. Having thrived in the entrepreneurial realm for over 3.5 years, Dei’Marlon ‘s journey began as an Analytics and AI/ML expert at Amazon Web Services. His zeal for diversity arose from recognizing disparities, fueling his commitment to the Minority Partner Initiative, empowering underrepresented groups with a $15 million initiative. Founding HOP Technical Consulting, DeiMarlon pioneers global growth for marginalized businesses, especially within the BI-POC sector.
About HOP Services:
Website & App Development
CRM implementation
IT infrastructure setup and maintenance
Software development and customization
Cybersecurity audits and solutions
Digital transformation consulting
Cloud computing and data management solutions

Please register for this in-person event here.

Author Discussion: 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming Your Communication and Relationships at Work
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual/Zoom
About the Talk:
Dr. Julie Pham will speak about her new book, 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming Your Communication and Relationships at Work, a #1 Amazon New Release and Bestseller. In this session, Dr. Pham will be interviewed about the 7 Forms of Respect framework and then there will be time for open Q & A and a small group breakout conversation.
Learn more at formsofrespect.com

About the Book:
In this practical guide for any team leader and team player in the American workplace, Dr. Julie Pham helps you navigate the ambiguity of what it means to respect others. She offers thought-provoking questions and exercises that will transform your communication and relationships with the people you work with in lasting and surprising ways.
This book will help you:

Provides tools for deciphering the unspoken code of workplace respect
Define what respect means to you personally
Understand why you act the way you do in different situations and with different people
Learn new vocabulary to communicate what respect means

About the Author:
Dr. Julie Pham is the founder and the CEO of CuriosityBased, an organizational development firm based in Seattle. Dr. Pham has been recognized with numerous awards for her community leadership. She has applied her community building approach to building strong, collaborative and curious teams. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam and raised in Seattle. Dr. Pham earned her PhD in history at Cambridge University as a Gates Cambridge Scholar and she graduated magna cum laude from University of California, Berkeley as a Haas Scholar. She earned her real life MBA by running her family’s Vietnamese language newspaper during the 2008-2010 recession. She has worked as a journalist, historian, university lecturer, marketer, nonprofit executive, and management consultant.

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Building from your Why
2023-08-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual/Zoom
We welcome Jonathan Reed, a long time Spaceworks preferred provider, to present on the power of Why.
Jonathan Reed owner of Global Identity Consulting will walk us through:

The importance of your Why
Key questions to ask when analyzing your idea to match your Why
Analyze your current Mission Statement
Communicating your Why
The importance of a mastermind group and good council

More about Global Identity Consulting:
Global Identity Consulting GIC is dedicated to developing and enhancing businesses, through strategies and analyses that are consistent with their identity. At all stages of business development, there are numerous opportunities for a business to forget ‘who they are and their purpose in society. Global Identity Consulting utilizes methods to establish, or remind a company of it’s uniqueness in the marketplace. Once this foundation is solidified, analysis of operations, financials, structures, and marketing are conducted, in order to seamlessly flow through the interface of the foundation of your company- making it a solid competitor in the market.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocuispzotGtLwyNGeDtuWEWm-esMsNAwB

Own Your Awkward: Embrace Authenticity for Work-Life Balance
2023-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Welcome to the “Own Your Awkward: Embrace Authenticity for Work-Life Balance” workshop by Andy Vargo! As solo entrepreneurs, we often struggle with finding balance and feeling torn between our business and personal responsibilities. But what if we told you that the key to a fulfilling work-life balance lies in embracing your unique authenticity? In this transformative workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you navigate the dance between work and personal life. Get ready to rediscover your passion, set boundaries, and create a business and life that aligns with who you truly are.
Let’s “Own Your Awkward” and rewrite the rules of entrepreneurship together!
Register here for the event.

May Workshop: SEO 101
2023-06-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual/Zoom
*Date change to June 1st from May 27th
Join Andrew Bacon, Founder and CEO of Northern Pacific Digital and Spaceworks Alum, for a high level overview of SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
Focusing on three main areas: on-site SEO, off-site SEO, and technical SEO. You will learn some basics about how each of these different characteristics of your web properties are viewed and analyzed by search engines, how they determine where your website ranks on SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages), and learn about the role of an SEO consultant and what they can do for you.
This is a virtual workshop, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsfuitqTIoHNAlTM4vL80J6zZ7JIoRuQT5

The 4 Hats of Artists in Business
2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Court House Square, 1102 A St, Tacoma, 98402
All. The Hats. Know Them and Wear Them with Style. Creative entrepreneurs have to wear a lot of hats. It is important to step back and see the bigger picture of your business so you can make the best decisions. In this workshop, we’ll examine the roles, strategies, challenges and goals of each of the 4 hats every artist in business should be aware of to create a successful business. We’ll assess your business in each area, and identify the challenges and opportunities for growth for each part of your business – creation, leadership, operations, and promotions.
Bio: Shannon Borg is an artist, writer, and certified life coach who helps creative entrepreneurs master their business and transform their mindset so they can confidently share their gifts with the world and create sustainable businesses.
Her podcast, The Metaphor Mindset Podcast, offers practical ways to walk the creative path, along with new ways of thinking about the artful life.
She builds Squarespace websites, and offers one-on-one business coaching through her online program, Metaphor Mindset Studio, which includes trainings such as the 4 Hats of Artists in Business, Artist’s Media Kit MasterClass, Build Your Art Website on Squarespace, Evolve Your Creative Process, and How to Create a Vision for your Art & Business. Visit her at www.shannonborg.com.

REGISTER HERE: https://shannonborg-discovery.as.me/4-hats
