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BizFair Coming to Pierce College Puyallup Next Month

Aug 28, 2026, 3:56 PM

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Originally published on South Sound Business.

Registration is open for BizFair, a free resource fair hosted by the Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance for current and aspiring small business owners.

The year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Pierce College Puyallup’s College Center Building. Those interested in participating can head here to register.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow business owners, state, local, and federal agencies, business banking programs, and more, according to a press release. The exhibition hall will also feature more than 40 organizations.

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