At the heart of the Confluence Technology Center is its training center operated by Wenatchee Valley College.

The WVC Training Center specializes in business, professional and technology programs that will provide all of our businesses and industries the opportunity to invest in employee skill-building to enhance performance. Additionally, the training center will offer job candidates the education necessary to update skills to meet the qualifications demanded by industry-leading businesses. Training will be offered in the form of courses open for enrollment to the community or as customized courses designed to serve a specific business. Classrooms and small conference rooms can be reserved for businesses that wish to conduct in-house training and meetings.

Conference room video conferencing technologies can be reserved to facilitate business meetings with participants in other parts of the state or around the world.

Facilities and services available include:

• A 20-station leading edge computer lab equipped for teaching software applications

• Classrooms with built-in presentation and teaching technologies

• Conference rooms with video conferencing technology

• Accessibity on evenings and weekends, for clients who need to maintain store hours

• Professional assistance to organize programs that meet your specific training needs

WVC Small Business Development Center

The SBDC provides business management and technical assistance, training, and research to small business owners and managers to improve profitability and stimulate economic growth. Any business or individual can use the services of the SBDC. Priority will be given to those endeavors that, by working with an SBDC counselor, will most likely contribute to the growth and stability of the small business community in the North Central Washington through increased capital investment and job creation and retention.
Our Business Development Specialist provides no-fee, confidential, one-on-one counseling on all management topics. Counseling can improve profitability and growth with assistance in many areas:

• Buying, selling, or starting a business

• Preparing a business plan

• Choosing and incorporating new technology

• Analyzing financials

• Improving marketing

With access to video conferencing technology clients can consult with other counselors who have expertise and experience in a wide variety of businesses.

For more information about the SBDC, contact Jim Fletcher at (509) 682-6905.