Urban Business Support

Urban Business Support Urban Business Support provides business owners with training and resources to strengthen their busi

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Join us for the Restaurant 101 workshop, hosted by the City of Tacoma's Community & Economic Development Department. Div...
08/15/2024

Join us for the Restaurant 101 workshop, hosted by the City of Tacoma's Community & Economic Development Department. Dive into the ins and outs of starting and growing a restaurant or food and beverage business with insights from successful local restaurant owners!

📆 Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Edison Square, 5415 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409

This free event is open to aspiring and current restaurant owners and anyone interested in the food industry. RSVP required: restaurant101.eventbrite.com

For more information, contact Dierdre Patterson at [email protected] or 253-591-5621.

Come learn, share, and connect with us! We can't wait to see you there! 🤝✨

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Urban Business Support is providing personalized coaching, hands-on workshops, and access to crucial funding!

Thanks to the generous support from our institutional partners, the operations of Urban Business Support are fully funde...
08/09/2024

Thanks to the generous support from our institutional partners, the operations of Urban Business Support are fully funded.

This means your donation goes directly into the hands of entrepreneurs.

Our Business Plan Competition awards $5,000 grants to the best business plan of each Entrepreneurship Program cohort.

The Rental Assistance Program provides a monthly stipend to brick-and-mortar businesses.

Every dollar you give goes toward these programs, helping us reach new neighborhoods and retain diversity of business ownership. Your support is crucial in equalizing the distribution of capital in gentrifying communities.

Thank you for anything you can do to support us in this mission!

It's that time of year again for our annual graduation ceremony for the Entrepreneurship Program! Join us for a night of...
08/07/2024

It's that time of year again for our annual graduation ceremony for the Entrepreneurship Program! Join us for a night of celebration as we honor the hard work and dedication of our graduates. Come mingle with fellow entrepreneurs and toast to the success of our graduates. be sure to RSVP. We can't wait to see you there!

📍 Where: Tacoma Arts Community Center, 1102 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
🕛 When: 12pm - 3pm
🚗 On-street parking available
🍽️ Food & beverages provided
🎟️ Admission is free

Contact Oliver with questions: [email protected]

Join the Urban Business Support Advisory Board! Are you passionate about fostering economic development without displace...
08/06/2024

Join the Urban Business Support Advisory Board!

Are you passionate about fostering economic development without displacement? Urban Business Support is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Advisory Board and help us empower local business owners in economically developing neighborhoods of Tacoma.

🔍 Our Vision:
"Development without displacement." We aim to retain diversity in business ownership by providing resources and support to small businesses in areas experiencing or on the verge of gentrification.

💼 Our Mission:
We offer leadership development, business skills education, personal and business financial budgeting, financial assistance, and mentorship to help small businesses adapt, survive, and thrive.

📋 What We Need:

Bi-monthly meetings (a couple of hours)
Personal & business financial resources
Outreach & networking
Strategic planning
Board development
Staffing/HR
Program development
Financial management
Fundraising & grant writing
Education/training
Accounting
Small business lending experience
Legal support
Loan underwriting
Volunteer management
Political lobbying
Devotion to the cause
Interested? Submit your application to [email protected] and be a part of this impactful journey!

Address

539 Broadway
Tacoma, WA
98402

Telephone

+12535334265

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