CEV continues 'Open Office Hours' at Woods Coffee locations Oct. 6

Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics’ Center for Economic Vitality, in partnership with The Woods Coffee, is continuing its monthly office hours at Woods locations across Whatcom County on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7-10 a.m.; subsequent open office hours will be held on the first Thursday of each month.

These events are open to new or existing clients and will be held at the Flatiron (10 Prospect St., Bellingham), Lynden Safeway (8071 Guide Meridian, Lynden) and Ferndale (1867 Main St.) locations. No registration or appointment is needed; for more information, contact Marilyn Grady, CEV program assistant, at (360) 733-4014.

Businesses are encouraged to discuss challenges or opportunities with one of the CEV’s business strategists or research analysts. These events are designed for business owners or managers who are interested in a brief conversation about business issues they may be facing. Participants will also be invited to schedule follow-up meetings to pursue more in-depth conversations.

For more than 20 years, the Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) has enabled Western Washington University's College of Business and Economics to give back to the business community and has helped to shape the economic future of our region one business at a time.

The CEV provides free, confidential counseling and technical assistance combined with competitive intelligence research/economic gardening services and export assistance to business owners and managers throughout Washington state. For more information, go to http://cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/index.shtml or call (360) 733-4014.