Washington State University Tri-Cities and the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce will launch a new entrepreneurial training initiative this fall and they want your input on shaping it. 

The Resilient Business Builders Network will focus on providing training, networking opportunities and professional development for entrepreneurs, small business owners and nonprofit leaders, according to a release. 

“Partnerships like the Resilient Business Builders Network are essential to the long-term economic vitality of the Tri-Cities,” said Austin Regimbal, vice president of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, in a statement. “By joining forces with WSU Tri-Cities Cougar Tracks, the Chamber is advancing our mission to support small business growth and ensuring that high-quality workforce training is accessible to organizations of all sizes across our region.” 

Future workshops led by Cougar Tracks, WSU Tri-Cities’ continuing education division, will center on topics such as practical AI adoption strategies for business and teams, leadership development and other workforce-related skills alongside networking opportunities. 

In the meantime, organizers are gathering input through a regional survey and seeking applicants to be volunteer “Business Catalysts” who may serve as instructors, facilitators or panelists.