First Monroe Business Symposium on Thursday

The first Monroe Business Symposium will be held 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the East County Senior Center.

Organized by the city of Monroe, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Monroe Library and Coastal Community Bank, the symposium's featured topics include: business financial planning and services, business lending, business networking, employee retention and acquisition and social media for business success.

To reserve a seat, call Katy Woods with Coastal Community Bank at 360-805-5484.

The East County Senior Center is at 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe.