91ԹϺ’s Business Growth MAP Alliance hosts forum on readying your business for growth

Business Growth Mentor & Analysis ProgramVANCOUVER, Wash. – Learn the next steps for transforming your business into one that is ready for growth at Washington State University Vancouver’s upcoming Business Growth MAP Alliance forum. It will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. July 20 at the Pacific Continental Bank Community Room, 101 E. Sixth St., Vancouver.

91ԹϺ Executive in Residence Doug Steck will discuss key elements a business needs to have in place for expansion. The session will be interactive—bring your laptop, tablet or other internet-enabled device.

The forum is open to all. Register online at and click the link under “Upcoming events.” Cost is $10 per person in advance or $15 per person at the door. There is no cost for students with a valid WSU student ID.

The Business Growth MAP Alliance brings together small businesses and entrepreneurs to learn from each other, industry experts and 91ԹϺ faculty.

About 91ԹϺ

As one of four campuses of the Washington State University system, 91ԹϺ offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university offers affordable baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, 91ԹϺ helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.

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MEDIA CONTACT(S)

Brenda Alling, Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9601, brenda_alling@wsu.edu

Mistie Josephson, Business Growth MAP, 360-546-9533, bgmap@vancouver.wsu.edu