Business Builder Expo: Start, Scale & Grow Your Business!

Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invite you to the Business Builder Expo, the premier event in the North Puget Sound for entrepreneurs looking to kickstart, scale, or grow their businesses!

Presented by the City of Lynnwood, this one-day expo is designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re shaping an idea, launching a new venture, or preparing to scale, the Business Builder Expo delivers practical education, expert guidance, and meaningful connections to help you move forward with confidence.

Why attend?

The Business Builder Expo features targeted panels and hands-on workshops focused on the most relevant challenges and opportunities facing today’s entrepreneurs. Sessions will cover turning business ideas into real-world impact, navigating licensing and permitting requirements, using AI and digital advertising to grow your business, preparing for taxes, strengthening cybersecurity, exploring government contracting opportunities, and understanding alternative financing options. In the afternoon, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in lender matchmaking, with dedicated time to connect directly with lenders and financial institutions to discuss funding options and next steps.

From crafting your business idea, navigating the challenges of launching a startup, or seeking strategies to scale your existing business, you'll find targeted content and resources to meet your needs.

General Admission Includes:

• Full access to all panels, workshops, and activities
• Complimentary lunch
• Networking with fellow entrepreneurs and regional experts
• Lender matchmaking sessions

Resource Fair

Explore a robust resource fair featuring lenders and financial institutions, marketing and branding agencies, business advisors, government agencies, legal and compliance services, and other organizations committed to small business success—all in one place.

Calling all business resource organizations! Register today to be part of the 2026 Business Builder Expo Resource Fair.

Exhibition Includes:

• Booth with 6' draped table and 2 chairs
• All-access admission for 2 staff
• Complimentary lunch
• Opportunity to share services and resources with regional business leaders

Discounts available for federal agencies, plus veteran-owned and OMWBE-certified businesses. Contact MeganP@EconomicAllianceSC.org for discount codes. 

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