Creative Solution Finders: Recent Episodes

Jean Simpson

So exciting what folks are doing in business. Let's learn from each other.

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Essential businesses like the Everett Farmers Market, have been able to operate during "Covid 19", as they are a place for customers to shop for groceries.

Jean caught up with Karen Erickson one of the managers, to discuss how the Farmers Market has had to adapt, and what they need customers to do, so they can remain open.

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Today we are talking to Jean Sagvold Simpson about "SEAP" Self-Employment Assistance Program.

SEAP is a unique opportunity for you to enter into self-employment entrepreneurial training and receive business counseling while you collect unemployment benefits. SEAP offers a valuable option to eligible people who wish to run their own business. This program can give you the flexibility and income opportunity unavailable through traditional employment.

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Listen in as Jean’s discusses “SEAP” while one of her student’s Pat, who was in town. Girandola Academy a SEAP approved training provider with Washington State. This is one of the many programs that are available when working with Creative Solution Finders.

It’s time to build your future business. How does the program work, and what are it’s rewards? http://www.seapwashington.com/

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Today we visit Chris Covington of Port Gardner Bay Winery to find out more about their wine making business in Everett, Washington and what they feel makes a successful business.

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Grounded in love and concern for animals and people. Paws with Cause brings an opportunity for seniors and others to express themselves thorough painting local area shelter pets.

They work with amazing rescue groups, city art centers, local retirement/ nursing homes, as well as fabulous local businesses that look beyond a profit margin to build their business through serving their community. No one person, but all of us working together, created Paws with Cause. Making a difference for many pets, seniors, and area businesses.