Workshops

Many of our workshops are available on-line via Goosefoot’s YouTube Channel, so you can watch them at your convenience. All workshops are free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged; email [email protected] or use the form on each workshop listing.

Works for All: Film & Talk

Thursday, October 15 , 12-2pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Get inspired with this film about worker-owner cooperatives, and learn from the filmmakers and local co-op businesses.

Whidbey filmmakers Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young visited Co-op Cincy, an inspiring network of worker-owned cooperatives in Cincinnati creating a regional economy that works for all. With significant leadership from women and people of color, members work in many sectors, including farming, food distribution, childcare, t-shirt printing, home weatherization, and more. What would it take for your business to become a cooperative? How could you join with others to create a new cooperative business here on Whidbey?

Kathie Rivas of Heartsong Home Care Cooperative will be available to share her experiences as a founding owner/member and Executive Director. More about the film, preview, and reviews can be found on bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/wfa.html. Click here to register.

Employee Co-Ops & Ownership

Thursday, October 22 , 12-2pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Learn how employee ownership can benefit workers, business owners, and communities through three primary models: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), worker-owned cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). This presentation also explores how employee ownership can provide business owners with a meaningful succession option, helping preserve company legacy, retain good jobs, and keep businesses rooted in their communities.

Whether you are a business owner considering your next chapter, an employee curious about ownership, or simply interested in building a more inclusive and resilient economy, join Scott Romney of the Washington Center for Employee Ownership and Luis Sierra of the Northwest Cooperative Development Center to learn what employee ownership is, how it works, and why it matters. Click to register.

Facebook for Business

Saturday, October 24 , 10am-12pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Expand your local reach and build a deeper connection with your audience. Make your Facebook page shine with Meta’s tools and a solid content strategy. This two-hour course will focus on how businesses can get the most bang for their buck from Facebook. Note: This workshop is for those who already have a business page and want to maximize its use or who are adept at managing a personal page and want to expand into a page for their business. This is not suitable for those new to Facebook. Click here to register.

Instagram for Business

Saturday, November 7 , 10am-12pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Instagram is quickly surpassing Facebook in number of user hours and engagement. Stand out in a visual world with perfect hashtags, engaging stories, and photos that show the best side of your business. Note: This workshop is intended for businesses and organizations that are already familiar with Instagram; not suitable for those brand new to Instagram. Click here to register.

Funding Ownership with SBA 7a

Thursday, November 19 , 12-2pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Learn about funding opportunities backed by the US Small Business Administration that help small businesses finance business transfers, tenant improvements, equipment, or real estate. Jason Joiner, VP & Commercial Banking Officer with Peoples Bank, will give an overview of how you can use SBA resources to power more opportunities with your local bank. Click here to register.

Beyond the Boost: Crafting Effective Social Media Ads

Saturday, December 5 , 10am-12pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Facebook and Instagram ads let you get more targeted than any other kind of advertising. You can choose your audience’s gender, age, location, and interests. Beyond the Boost will help you craft the best message, create the most appeal, and send it to people who are actually likely to act on it. Impact your business in a positive way by improving your social media ad strategy. Click here to register.

Taking Care of Your Employees

Wednesday, December 9 , 12-2pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Retaining employees can be tough in our community. Benefits such as insurance, retirement, and time off can incentivize them to stay. Learn how to make that work for your small business from Michelle Padilla with Edward Jones, Michael Davidson with New York Life, and Francesca Coenen-Winer with the Taproom at Bayview Corner. Click here to register.