The conference will feature 16 workshops, including classes on financing, marketing, personnel and other business development topics.
"It's a difficult time for business owners and we want to give them all the necessary tools and resources available to them," said Tiffany Scroggs, business resource center manager.
The Thurston County EDC's business resource center and the Small Business Development Center of South Puget Sound Community College are putting on the conference.
It costs $55 to attend, which includes breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register, contact the Thurston County EDC at 360-754-6320 or visit www.thurstonedc.com.
