On numerous occasions over the years, statistical analysis of the results of business associations have been reexamined and argued from a wide array of positions. On occasion I am approached in my profession as an attorney for assistance with crafting a business plan. There are of course, many resources available to help you plot your course. Almost every industry has a trade association connected to it and these groups are a wealth of information. The Hoquiam Business Association (HBA) acts as a trade association of sorts, for any Hoquiam business interests. The HBA provides Hoquiam’s newest entrepreneur and its most-seasoned business mogul a forum to display and receive immediate feedback as it relates to the promotion and sustainability of their businesses in Hoquiam. The HBA represents a networked communication vehicle to assist business development from the earliest stages of think-tank developing companies to the last few days of retirement for our favorite mom and pop businesses. HBA members receive assistance in exit strategies for retiring and transitioning to the next generation of business owners. Workshops will provide guidance and feedback as well as exposing business plans in your discretion at our regular open forums.

By participating in the HBA you join our network providing access to the resources and contact persons to assist you in the development and sustainability of your business. Ask for copies of publications or statistical analysis to include in your business model or offer your own off-the-wall, think-tank ideas to fellow business owners for constructive feedback. Enjoy the benefits of working closely with City representatives to address your business concerns from licensing and permitting to promotion.

Consider providing support to the HBA by attending the morning or evening forums held each month to exchange business and community announcements; create positive business energy and support local commerce through a positive business environment and strong advocacy. Participating as an active member of the HBA puts you in touch with hundreds of like-minded individuals with similar dreams and aspirations. Meet these people and pick their brains to save yourself from the lonely feeling of lost time and unnecessary frustration. It is not necessary to recreate the wheel and learn your business by trial and error when you have a network of organizations and individuals all pulling to see your business thrive in Hoquiam. Share with us who you want to have as customers, and where you would like to locate your business, share your vision for Hoquiam’s business future and how you intend to advertise to the world. Tell the HBA about that special place your heart holds for the third-generation business you intend to leave and ask for help transferring your business to a new generation of Hoquiam business boosters.

It is my hope you will receive experienced feedback about your business plans, learn more about costs, receive warnings of potential pitfalls, and find absolute business bliss with the assistance of and your participation in the HBA. Take a look around our web site and our town for projects in progress and recently completed.

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