Human Resources

From the Washington Department of Labor and Industries

Learn workers’ comp and more at L&I employers’ workshop

Business owners! Learn to navigate workers’ compensation, contractor registration, wage & hour rules and more at a free Department of Labor and Industries workshop in Vancouver. This free workshop will be held from 9 a.m. – Noon, Wednesday, June 9 at the L&I Vancouver office, 312 SE Stonemill Dr., Suite 120.

The new “Employer’s Introduction to L&I” is geared both for new businesses and those hiring for the first time.

The workshop covers an employer’s rights and responsibilities and gives an overview of the free business services L&I provides. Employers who attend will also learn about workplace safety and health requirements, claims management strategies, risk management, and workers’ comp quarterly reporting requirements.

To register, please visit www.Workshops.Lni.wa.gov . For more information, contact Ron Langley, L&I Small Business Liaison, 1-800-987-0145.

Technology

How to Commercialize Technology

On June 14th in Seattle and June 15th in Spokane, WSU Small Business Development Center, Washington Technology Center and SIRTI are offering "How Small Businesses Can Successfully Commercialize Technology" seminars based on Foresight Science & Technology's instruction to SBIR awardees.

This will be an overview of the process of commercialization including how to: Determine entry markets; Find customers; Develop a commercialization strategy; Find commercialization partners and funding; Value your technology; Determine royalty rates; Develop a term sheet and Conduct negotiations. The presentation includes many real-world examples and attendees are encouraged to ask questions.

Cost is $25 per session. Two different sessions per day will be offered. Register online for one or both:
REGISTRATION WEBSITE: wsbdc.org/training-calendar – Please register by June 9th