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• 無料ビジネスアカデミー参加申し込みフォーム JASSW Free Business Academy Registration Form

  • Start
    Tuesday, January 24, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    Monday, September 01, 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  

  ワシントン州日米協会

  スモールビジネスリジリエンシープログラム

  にご参加ありがとうございます。

  Thank you for your participation in

  the Small Business Resiliency Program

  of the Japan America Society of the State of Washington.
  

  
  

  
  

  SBRPは、

  ワシントン州内の中小規模事業オーナー様を

  日本語でのビジネスウェビナーや対面プログラム、

  助成金やローン、勉強会などのリソース

  （ソーシャルネットワークやウェブサイト・Podcastなど）

  で支援します！

  The Small Business Resiliency Program (SBRP)

  supports small business owners

  operating in the State of Washington

  with business webinars and

  in-person programs in Japanese,

  and helps them find other resources

  such as grants, loans, and study groups

  (social networks, websites, podcasts and more!).

  
  

  
  

  ワシントン州日米協会SBRPは

  ワシントン州商務省Small Business Regiliency Network

  とのパートナーシップに基づき、

  COVID-19の影響を受けている小規模・個人事業者の皆様へ

  英語以外を母国語とするマイノリティ支援のため

  「日本語で」プログラムを提供する団体に選ばれ、

  日本人または日系オーナー様の支援をしております。

  
  

  In partnership with the Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN)

  of the Washington State Department of Commerce

  the Small Business Resiliency Program

  of the Japan America Society of the State of Washington

  has supported minority business owners of limited English ability

  who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Specifically, our program was chosen by the Washington State Department of Commerce to offer support IN JAPANESE to Japanese and Japanese speaking businesspersons.

  
  

  このプログラムは次の二つの軸で成り立っています

  Our program includes 2 main pillars of support: 

  1. Resources

  SBAが提供するPPPやEIDLのように

  申請により支援を受けるプログラムを始め図書館で提供する無料相談コーナーなど

  多くの支援プログラムが国、州などの公的機関から提供されています

  そのような支援プログラム情報を日本語で紹介します

  
  

  Explanations and information in Japanese regarding Federal,

  State and other public programs offered by the

  Federal Small Business Administration (SBA)

  such as the PPP and EIDL programs,

  and more recently WA Hospitality Grants. 

  Applicants to these programs can access government support

  such as free consulting sessions offered at

  public libraries and in virtual meetings.

  
  

  2. Technical Assistance

  
  

  事業を立ち上げる、あるいは運営するにあたり

  多くの疑問点を解決しなければならない場面は多く

  こんな時に日本語で相談できたら・・

  と感じる方は多いのではないでしょうか？

  また、オーナーの皆様が知りたい情報を

  日本語でSBRPがご提供しています。

  
  

  現在SBRPでご提供しているプログラムは、

  １．無料Business webinar Seriesの録画アーカイブ動画提供

  ２．週刊知っ得情報（週１回）

  ３．日米協会のPodcast、Small Business Bites （週１回）

  ４．日米協会SBEA会員向けニュースレターの発行（週１回）

  
  

  また、

  ・ 会員の皆様の質問を、SBRPが政府に直接尋ねます

  ・会員の皆様のご要望により、ビジネスとビジネスをつなぎます

  ・SBRP主催のイベントの優先的な登録ができます

  ・ビジネスを広く宣伝する機会ができます

  
  

  
  

  Many Japanese-speaking businesspeople starting up and

  operating businesses benefit from consultations in Japanese

  regarding the issues they encounter.

  Our Small Business Resiliency Program is

  ready to discuss the practical matters

  that businesses in Washington State encounter.

  
  

  Our Small Business Resiliency Program currently includes:

  1. Free, recorded Business Webinars.

  2. The Weekly Report: “Shittoku” with useful information

  in Japanese for business owners.

  3. The Weekly Japan-America Society Podcast:

  “Small Business Bites,” also in Japanese.

  4. The weekly JASSW SBEA Newsletter.

  
  

  ＜登録前にご確認ください＞

  
  

  ＊ワシントン州内に事業所があるオーナーの方を対象としております
  他州の方は事業所のある州でのプログラムにご参加ください

  ＊プログラムは基本的に日本語で提供されます

  
  

  ＊内容や条件については事前の予告なしに変更される場合があります

  <Remember the following before requesting SBRP Membership>
  

  
  

  
  

  * You should own a business starting up

  or operating in the State of Washington.

  Business owners of businesses in other States

  are only eligible for programs within the State in question.

  * SBRP programs are provided in Japanese.

  * Programs and conditions for membership

  may change without prior notice.
  

  
  

  
  

  Register for Membership HERE!
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  ウェビナーのコース内容と講師、ワークショップについては、

  ウェブサイトをご確認ください。

  
  

  Please refer to the following website for descriptions of webinar topics, lecturers, resources, workshops, etc.

  https://jassw.org/small-business/

  
  

  
  

  Contact

  
  

  Email: Smallbiz@jassw.org

  
  

  ＊プログラムコーディネーターが日本語で対応いたします

  Eメール、お電話など、日本語でお気軽にお問合せください

  * A program coordinator will respond in Japanese.

  Please feel free to speak or write in Japanese.
  

  
  

  
  

  また、エキスパート講師をご希望の専門家の方のご応募もお待ちしております

  詳しくはメールでお問い合わせください

  
  

  Become part of our network of experts! Make contacts by providing information about your field and services.

  For further information please feel free to email us!
  

  

  お知り合いの方にSmall Business Empowerment Academyを

  ご紹介ください！

  
  

  
  

  Please spread the word about

  the Small Business Empowerment Academy!

  
  

  Share this information with

  your family members, friends and others

  who could use support running their business! 

  
  

   

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• Volunteer for the 2024 Holiday Dinner!

  • When
    Tuesday, December 03, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Seattle Grand Ballroom, 1900 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98101

  
  

  
  

  The Westin Seattle Grand Ballroom

  Join us as we celebrate the holiday season at our 2024 Holiday Dinner! This event is our biggest event of the year and the perfect way to get involved with our Society. There are two shifts you can volunteer for: full-day and half-day.

  
  

  Full-Day Shift: 4:00 - 9:00 pm
  

  Full-day volunteers will receive a meal. 

  Duties can include:

  Set-Up (4:00 ~ 5:00 pm): Help get items ready for registration, organize documents, name tags, etc.)

  Guest Registration (5:00 ~ 7:00 pm): Checking guests in, distributing name tags, event programs, and any additional materials.

  Auction (5:00 ~ 7:00 pm): Assisting bidders during the auction, closing the auction, recording payments, and packaging & delivering auction items to guests.

  Banquet Hall (7:00 ~ 8:30 pm): Wine spotting, recording bid numbers for Live Auction and Raise the Paddle, transporting live auction items to stage.

  Clean-Up (8:30 pm ~ )
  

  
  

  Half-Day Shift: 6:30 - 9:30 pm

  Half-day volunteers will receive some snacks, but we cannot provide meals for you. Please eat before coming to volunteer.

  Duties may include:

  Auction (6:30 pm ~ ): Assisting bidders during the auction, closing the auction, recording payments, and packaging & delivering auction items to guests.

  Banquet Hall (7:00 pm ~ ): Wine spotting, recording bid numbers for Live Auction and Raise the Paddle, transporting live auction items to stage.
  

  Clean-Up (8:30 pm ~ )

  
  

  
  

  We'll be working in teams, so this is a great chance to make friends and meet new people! If you want to dress up a little, interact with some of the biggest names in the Washington/Japanese community, and gain valuable volunteer experience, please register!

  *Dress-code is business casual: no jeans, sweatshirts, or t-shirts, please.

  **We are unable to validate parking. Please consider carpooling and other methods of transportation. If you carpool (2 or more volunteers in one car), we will provide one parking pass, valued at $18.
  

  Questions? Contact Ema Watanabe at ewatanabe@jassw.org or by calling 206-374-0180.

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• Get Table Wine & Flowers for the 2024 Holiday Dinner!

  • When
    Tuesday, December 03, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Westin Seattle, Grand Ballroom

  Register

  
  

  
  

  

  Reserve wine in advance for your table at the Holiday Dinner on December 3rd, 2024 at The Westin Seattle! Take advantage of this special price in addition to the convenience of having wine ready for your table when you arrive!

  One set contains one bottle of red wine, one bottle of white wine, and a bonus bottle of red wine from Matthews Winery based in Woodinville, WA.

  Thank you to Matthews Winery for the generous donation!

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  There will be a beautiful bouquet of flowers as the centerpiece of each table. Pre-purchase in advance to take the flowers home after the dinner! There is only one winner per table so act early to take a physical piece of the gala home with you!

  Thank you to Japan Airlines for Sponsoring the Flowers!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Questions? Email us at jassw@jassw.org or call our office at 206-374-0180.

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• 2024 101st Annual Holiday Dinner for Individuals

  • When
    Tuesday, December 03, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Seattle Grand Ballroom, 1900 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98101

  Register

  

  Early Bird Pricing $250 / $300 after November 20th

  Register to participate in our in-person celebration and celebrate the historic 101st year of the society with us!

  Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones at our annual Holiday Gala! Enjoy the evening with great company, entertainment, and exciting activities, and thank your colleagues and customers for a successful year — all while supporting a great cause!

  
  

  Want to volunteer for the celebration?

  Register to be a volunteer here!

  
  

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• 2024 101st Annual Holiday Dinner for Sponsors

  • When
    Tuesday, December 03, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Seattle Grand Ballroom, 1900 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98101

  Become a Sponsor!

  
  

  
  

  Unable to attend, but still want to support? Head over to our Donation Page and help support!

  
  

  
  

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• Join Us for the Small Business Holiday Marketplace!

  • When
    Saturday, December 07, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    NVC Memorial Hall

  Register

  （日本語は下に続きます）

                                

   The 2024 holiday season is almost here, and we’re inviting you to the Holiday Marketplace hosted by the Japan-America Society’s Small Business Program! It’s the perfect place to kick off your holiday shopping, support local businesses, and discover unique, handmade gifts and goods.

  ✨ What you can expect:

  • Handcrafted Arts & Crafts: Beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces from talented local artisans.
  • Unique Gifts: A chance to find special gifts and exclusive products!
  • Delicious Food & Drinks: Savor tasty treats and festive drinks while you shop.

  It’s a family-friendly event, so bring your loved ones, discover new businesses, and enjoy the holiday spirit in the heart of Seattle!

  Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
  ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  Location: NVC Memorial Hall, 1212 S King St, Seattle, WA 98114

  Admission is FREE!
  Come shop, enjoy, and make this holiday season extra special with local finds that you won’t find anywhere else!

  
  

  

  　　　　　　　　　

  2024年のホリデーシーズンがやってきますね！日米協会スモールビジネスプログラムが主催するホリデーマーケットプレイスを開催します！ホリデーシーズンのショッピングにぴったりな場所で、地元のビジネスを応援しながら、ユニークで手作りのギフトやアイテムを見つける絶好のチャンスです。

  ✨ イベントでお楽しみいただけること：

  • 手作りアート＆クラフト: 地元の手作り作品、心温まる一品もの。
  • ユニークなギフト: 特別なギフトや限定商品が見つかるチャンス！
  • 美味しい食べ物＆ドリンク: ショッピングを楽しみながら、美味しいお菓子や楽しいひとときをお過ごしください。

  家族連れでも楽しめるイベントですので、ぜひ大切な人と一緒にお越しください。新しいビジネスを発見し、シアトルの中心でホリデーシーズンの雰囲気を満喫しましょう！

  日程: 2024年12月7日（土）
  時間: 午前10時 ～ 午後5時
  場所: NVC Memorial Hall
  1212 S King St, Seattle, WA 98114

  入場無料！
  地元の手作りアイテムやユニークな商品を手に入れて、ホリデーシーズンを特別なものにするために、ぜひお越しください！

  
  

  
  

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• In-person workshop - 対面式 個別相談ワークショップ 2024年１２月

  • When
    Friday, December 13, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    NVC Memorial Hall (1212 S King St, Seattle, WA 98144)

  Register

  (English below Japanese)  

              

  

  • 会社設立の方法についてのアドバイスが欲しい！
  • 自己流クイックブックスを何とかしたい！
  • 起業したいけどどこから始めたらいいんだろう？
  • 信用がなくても借りられるローンは？
  • 信頼できる専門家を紹介してほしい、他の業者とつながりたい!　などなど。。

  
  

  こんなお悩みありませんか？

  ビジネスコンサルタント、QuickBooks プロアドバイザー、日米間の輸出入に関するアドバイザーが個別に相談を受け付けます！

  
  

  
  

  「Register」ボタンよりご予約手続きにお進み下さい。

  ご来場の回数が４回以上になる方は、「2023年８月からのご訪問回数が４回以上の方」の欄を選択の上、ご希望時間を「相談内容」の欄にご記入ください。調整の上こちらから連絡差し上げます。

  お願い

  • この講座は、ワシントン州商務省からのご協力により、完全無料でご提供しております。安心してお越しください。
  • 一人でも多くの方にご利用していただくことが我々のミッションでもありますから、ご都合が悪くなった方は必ず事前のご連絡をお願いいたします。４８時間前までに連絡くださるようお願いいたします。No Showの方には次回よりお申込みができなくなることもございますので、よろしくお願いいたします。
  • 予約の際、ご相談内容を簡単にお書きください。担当者への振り分けや、事前の準備が必要な場合などのためによろしくお願いいたします。

  おことわり

  • 時間の予約を直接お取りいただけるシステムにしましたが、都合により後から時間の変更をお願いする可能性がございます。あらかじめご了承下さい。

  
  

  
  

    
  

  

  • Looking for advice on how to start a company?
  • Struggling with QuickBooks on your own?
  • Want to start a business but not sure where to begin?
  • Looking for loans you can get even without a strong credit history?
  • Need recommendations for trustworthy experts or connections with other businesses?

  Do you have concerns like these?

  Business consultants, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and advisors on export and import between Japan and the U.S. are available for personalized consultations!

  
  

  Please click the “Register” button to proceed with reserving your time slot.

  If you have actually participated in 4 or more workshops, select “I have participated 4 or more times since August 2023” and enter the extra time you want in the “Topic for Advice” field. In cooperation with the Washington State Department of Commerce, we are able to offer these workshops completely free of charge.

  We will let you know if you will be allotted extra time after scheduling all requests.

  Remember…

  • In cooperation with the Washington State Department of Commerce, we are able to offer these workshops completely free of charge. So you will be able to receive business advice at these workshops without effecting your budget.
  • Please remember that our objective is to serve as many people as possible. If you need to cancel or change your reservation let us know please contact us at least 48 hours in advance, so we can serve others.  We appreciate your cooperation.
  • Make sure you fill in the “Topic for Advice” field when you make your reservation. Due to scheduling and other arrangements you may not always have the same Advisor.

  Please note:

  • Although we have offered the option of reserving specific time slots, it is possible that some adjustments in scheduling may take place. We appreciate your understanding in such cases.

  
  

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