2020 Engineering of Bellingham hosts a brown-bag lunch session to help business owners find ways to fund projects and start-ups while strengthening the local economy.

The event takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 13, in 2020’s Wellspring Building at 814 Dupont Street.

Business consultant Renata Kowalczyk, who cofounded Coworking LLC and helped create 2020’s coworking space—called the “Pond,” will lead discussions on finding tools to access local capital, using the Internet to finance projects and leveraging local dollars to help Whatcom County thrive.

Pre-event registration costs $10 at Brown Paper Tickets. Attendees can also pay $10 at the door. Light, gluten-free snacks will be provided.