Open In Sumner Coalition

The City is working in partnership with businesses, non-profit and service organizations, Sumner Library, and the school district to promote Sumner and Sumner businesses. We have a lot of great promotional activities and virtual events that meet the requirements of the Governor's Safe Start Plan. This web page contains information on meetings, agendas, documents, and the plan and actions.

Vision: To safely reopen and thrive as a community in Sumner.

Purpose: The purpose of this team is to create a plan for reopening business in Sumner and inform the public and community.

Open in Sumner Coalition Meetings

Our next Open in Sumner Coalition meeting will be Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at 9:00 am.

Topic: Open in Sumner Coalition Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting:

One tap mobile: US: +12532158782,,2887324093#,,,,*338791#

Meeting URL: https://sumnerwa-gov.zoom.us/j/2887324093?pwd=S3NLRVFvdDdCNVFxUkNmRzVpbXpFdz09

US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 288 732 4093

Passcode: 338791

Marketing for Success!

PRESENTER

Curt Anderson founded an eCommerce company in 1995 that was ranked 3X on the Internet Retailer Magazine Top 1000 eCommerce Companies. Since selling that company, Curt has served as an eCommerce consultant spending 4 years at the New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Curt is the author of “Stop Being the Best Kept Secret” and founder of B2Btail.com, an eCommerce resource guide.

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 9:00 AM PDT

Description

With a new sense of urgency for businesses to create a strong digital presence, please join us for a discussion on the necessary steps to implement a highly effective eCommerce strategy for your business.

In particular, we will tackle how businesses can join the exploding eCommerce market.

Receive an eCommerce Checklist for businesses
Capturing 1st page rankings on Google
Creating effective landing pages that convert into sales
Targeting customers with Google Ads & Google Shopping
Taking advantage of online marketplaces including Amazon & Alibaba
Explore a step by step eCommerce success story

Who should attend?

Entrepreneurs
Retail Businesses
Small Businesses
Manufacturers
Business Support Champions

Click Here to Register

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

SBA will begin accepting applications via the application portal on Monday, May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. The application portal will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

In preparation, qualifying applicants should familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application. Follow the steps below.

Register for an account in advance at restaurants.sba.gov starting Friday, April 30 at 9 a.m. EDT. If you are working with Square or Toast, you do not need to register.
Review the sample application, updated program guide and cross-program eligibility chart on SBA COVID-19 relief options.

For more information, visit sba.gov/restaurants.

Social Media Graphics Package for Cross-Promotion

NEW! The Open in Sumner graphics are available to use and share with #OpeninSumner as well as #ExperienceSumner or #WeLoveSumner. Add them to your ads for cross-promotion and strength across Sumner's businesses and organizations.

Sample Ad:

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