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From Passion to Profit: Selling Your Greeting Cards (42124)

Presented by:   Sarah Miller

This in-depth course presented by Sarah Miller is designed to teach you everything you need to know to turn your card-making passion into the start of a business. You will gain key insights into what goes into making greeting cards from start to finish, some current resources for the greeting card market, how to effectively promote your cards, and how to navigate the world of wholesale and retail sales. Next, you will learn about the key elements of marketing and promotion, including how to create a brand identity, how to use social media and other digital platforms to reach your target audience, and how to build relationships with retailers, representative companies, and other potential customers. The course will also cover the basics of wholesale and retail sales, including how to price and package your cards and how to approach retailers and other potential buyers. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to work on your own card designs and receive feedback and guidance from the instructor. You will also have access to a community of fellow students to offer support, and network. Upon completion of the course, you will have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to start your own unique greeting card business.

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Excel I: Excel in Your World! The Exploration of Spreadsheets (41798)

Presented by:   Mary Simerly

Excel is an amazing, powerhouse program that can be used in many parts of our daily lives! In this introductory class, we will learn how Excel is set up, enter and format data, execute basic formulas, and then get into working with some of the powerful functions available in Excel. Required: Access to MS Office Excel for Windows (version 2016 or higher).

Your cart/receipt might show the following title for this class: Community Education Business: Financial

Tax Reductions Strategies for IRA Distributions (41819)

Presented by:   Dick Harsin, CPA, CFP®

Under the 2019 SECURE ACT the retirement plan distribution rules for beneficiaries have been drastically changed. This workshop will help you understand the various tax reduction strategies available to help you go from forever taxed to never taxed, including charitable planning, Roth conversions, and life insurance. We will also discuss funding strategies from your retirement accounts to provide for the special-needs family member.

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Excel II: Formulas, Conditional Formatting, and Pivot Tables (41799)

Presented by:   Mary Simerly

Continue your Excel journey in the second class in the series and enhance your comfort level when working with data. In this class, we will learn how to work with more functions, sort and filter data, apply conditional formatting, and work with PivotTables. Prerequisite: Excel I or working knowledge of topics covered in Excel 1. Must have access to MS Office Excel for Windows (version 2016 or higher).

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CSI: Myth vs. Fact (41783)

Presented by:   Lynne Dean

Join presenter Lynne Dean, a forensic scientist and retired latent fingerprint examiner with the King County Sheriff’s Office in Seattle, Washington, as she explores how crime scenes are processed for evidence. You will learn how a forensic fingerprint laboratory works, discuss photographs from real crime scenes, and determine what YOU see as evidence. You’ll also participate in hands-on exercises at home to give you a true “feel” for working with evidence and discover how to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to your favorite CSI-style TV shows. Student participation is encouraged! This class is for students 18 and older, as some of the content and photos are considered graphic. In addition, participants will need a roll of clear tape (like Scotch tape) and their choice of one of the following: a clear plastic water bottle, ceramic mug (like a coffee cup), or clear sheet protector. Those items will be part of the hands- on exercises they will do during the Zoom presentation.

Your cart/receipt might show the following title for this class: Community Education Special Topics: Forensics

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Voice to Your Vision: Event Planning (41787)

Presented by:   Mira Kraft

During this class, you will learn the skills necessary to curate, promote, and host a powerful event.

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Voice to Your Vision: Music Release (41789)

Presented by:   Mira Kraft

This class will guide you through the steps of a successful music release.

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Voice to Your Vision: E-commerce (41791)

Presented by:   Mira Kraft

Want to launch an online store? This class will provide the process for a positive launch.

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Voice to Your Vision: Creative Direction (41807)

Presented by:   Mira Kraft

Want to dive deeper? Schedule a one-hour consultation with Mira to focus on your project. Please select the date that works best for you as each date will be first-come, first-served.

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Voice to Your Vision: Creative Direction (41810)

Presented by:   Mira Kraft

Want to dive deeper? Schedule a one-hour consultation with Mira to focus on your project. Please select the date that works best for you as each date will be first-come, first-served.

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Voice to Your Vision: Creative Direction (41812)

Presented by:   Mira Kraft

Want to dive deeper? Schedule a one-hour consultation with Mira to focus on your project. Please select the date that works best for you as each date will be first-come, first-served.

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Voice to Your Vision: Creative Direction (41814)

Presented by:   Mira Kraft

Want to dive deeper? Schedule a one-hour consultation with Mira to focus on your project. Please select the date that works best for you as each date will be first-come, first-served.

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Voice to Your Vision: Creative Direction (41815)

Presented by:   Mira Kraft

Want to dive deeper? Schedule a one-hour consultation with Mira to focus on your project. Please select the date that works best for you as each date will be first-come, first-served.

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Podcasting 101 (41800)

Presented by:   John Allen Yeager

Learn podcasting from Anthem Award-winning podcast producer John Yeager! The course will include a background to podcasting, trends in the podcasting industry, and a discussion on why you should or sholdn't produce a podcast. Each class will feature a guest speaker with real-world podcasting experience, along with plenty of time for questions.

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Podcasting 202 (41802)

Presented by:   John Allen Yeager

This one-hour private consultation "office hours" session is during the week following the end of the Podcasting 101 class. Go deeper into subjects brought up in the class; content creation, music, editing, and tips on improving the quality of your podcast. In addition, instructor John Yeager will offer guidance on content development and growing your audience.

Your cart/receipt might show the following title for this class: Community Education Business: Technology

Podcasting 202 (41803)

Presented by:   John Allen Yeager

This one-hour private consultation "office hours" session is during the week following the end of the Podcasting 101 class. Go deeper into subjects brought up in the class; content creation, music, editing, and tips on improving the quality of your podcast. In addition, instructor John Yeager will offer guidance on content development and growing your audience.

Your cart/receipt might show the following title for this class: Community Education Business: Technology

Podcasting 202 (41804)

Presented by:   John Allen Yeager

This one-hour private consultation "office hours" session is during the week following the end of the Podcasting 101 class. Go deeper into subjects brought up in the class; content creation, music, editing, and tips on improving the quality of your podcast. In addition, instructor John Yeager will offer guidance on content development and growing your audience.

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Tax & Income Planning Strategies (41820)

Presented by:  Richard Keppler

Class begins in less than 2 business days or is already in session... Please call 425.640.1243 or email comed@edmonds.edu to register.

Ready for Retirement? This course focuses on concepts that are important to retirement and explains strategies designed to accomplish objectives such as inflation protection, tax-efficient withdrawals, lifestyle preservation and providing a legacy. Both retirees and pre-retirees will benefit from attending this workshop!