Urban Business Support

To encourage you to nominate us, I wanted to share the data from our first four years of operations: Outputs: Trained 271 entrepreneurs through our Business Plan in a Day workshops; Trained 64 entrepreneurs through our 10-week Entrepreneurship Program; Delivered more than 700 hours of individualized business consulting and financial literacy services to entrepreneurs; Financed $55,000 in grants to 11 business owners. Impact: 75% of clients served are BIPOC; 67% identify as women; 72% are LMI; 153 jobs saved; 31 jobs created; 12 new businesses started; 46% are existing businesses in WA State; 45% report an increase in business revenue over the past year; 78% report an increase in household income; 78% report an increase in credit score averaging 33 points; 17% report successfully receiving outside funding totaling $159,500. Your support for UBS is not for nothing. You are helping us make a considerable impact for the small business community in our gentrifying neighborhoods. Thank you for all you do for us!

From idea to action in just one day! Here's how our business plan transformed dreams into reality. #SuccessStory #BusinessInADay #EntrepreneurLife

Success starts with a plan! Having a clear business plan is your roadmap to turning dreams into reality, securing funding, and staying focused on your goals. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, your business plan is the blueprint for sustainable growth. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGoals #PlanForSuccess #UrbanBusinessSupport

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: https://lnkd.in/gBZ_CJ_p For more information, contact Dierdre Patterson at Dpatterson3@cityoftacoma.org or 253-591-5621. Come learn, share, and connect with us! We can't wait to see you there! 🤝✨ #Restaurant101 #TacomaEvents #FoodEntrepreneurs #NetworkingOpportunity #LearnAndGrow

Urban Business Support is providing personalized coaching, hands-on workshops, and access to crucial funding. #testimonialtuesday #supportingsmallbusinesses #UrbanBusinessSupport

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! #SupportLocal #Entrepreneurship #UrbanBusinessSupport #DonateNow

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: oliver@urbanbizsps.org

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 oliver@urbanbizsps.org and be a part of this impactful journey! #TacomaBusiness #CommunitySupport #EconomicDevelopment #UrbanBusiness #JoinUs #NonProfit #BusinessAdvisory #Gentrification #LocalBusiness

Join Our Team! We're Hiring a Partnership Development Manager Are you passionate about community development and building impactful partnerships? Urban Business Support is looking for a dynamic individual to help drive growth and sustainability in Tacoma and beyond. Role Overview: Represent UBS at community events Build and manage strategic partnerships Collaborate with the Executive Director on business development strategies Skills Required: Strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task Proactive and capable of working independently Compensation: $25/hour, 5 to 10 hours per week Up to 50% travel within Pierce and South King Counties 📧 To Apply: Send your resume to oliver@urbanbizsps.org #TacomaJobs #PartnershipDevelopment #CommunityImpact #UrbanBusinessSupport

🌟 Join Us as a Small Business Advisor! 🌟 Urban Business Support is looking for passionate small business advisors to assist graduates of our Entrepreneurship Program! Qualifications: ✨ Strong interpersonal and communication skills. ✨ Ability to develop business plans, marketing strategies, and loan proposals. ✨ Knowledge of small business operations, accounting, and relevant financial/tax regulations. ✨ Proficiency with personal computers and related software applications. Commitment: 🕒 Volunteer for 8 weeks. 🕒 One-hour session per week with an entrepreneur, plus one hour of preparation. To Apply: Send your resume to oliver@urbanbizsps.org Make a difference in the urban business community! 🌆👩💼👨💼 #UrbanBusinessSupport #SmallBusinessAdvisor #Entrepreneurship #VolunteerOpportunity