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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2024-02-05 Item 5 - Presentation - Small Business Development at Highline CollegeAMERICANS WAS H I N GTO N 1 IC HIGHLINE COLLEGE Start Zone Start Zone Highline College Economic Development Programs SBDC StartZone 0) Meet the Team ,=I Njambi Gishuru Community Engagement Phon Sivongxay StartZone Program Manager Certified Business Advisor Andrew Powers Business Advisor FtHIGHLINECOLLEGE Start Zone Start Zone 4 Veronica Ochoa Associate Business Advisor - Spanish Rich Shockley Director Economic Development Certified Business Advisor A ER1 A SBDC WA HIN TON Services Provided We provide group training and no -cost, confidential, one-on-one, advising to help businesses make informed business decisions. • Planning or growing your business (Startup to Established) • Analyzing financial statements • Acquiring capital and managing cash flow • Buying or selling businesses • Exporting to markets around the world • Marketing and market research • Business systems and record keeping • Getting and keeping customers • Cost-cutting strategies • Finding and keeping qualified employees Start Zone Start Zone ■ ■�� HIGHLINE COLLEGE A ER1 A SBDC WASHINGTON HINGTON Results 2023 Year End Highline College Economic Development (SBDC and StartZone) 2023 Year End Clients Meetings Unique Clients Hours of Service Loans & Capital Investment Tukwila 2023 Year End Summary 1 117 35 144 $142,139 fI StartZone HIGHLINE COLLEGE A ER1 A SBDC WA HIN TON Business Clients by the Numbers — 2023 Year End Business ownership Male owned 18 Male/Female owned 2 Women owned 15 cfr. o C An Initiative of Highline College Demographic Asian Black Multiracial Native American Pacific Islander White No Response 8 23% 9 30% 1 3% 3% 1 3% 8 23% 7 14% Start Zone 1 Company Status Pre -venture 11 Startup < 1 year 3 In business > 1 year 21 A E R 1 A SBDC WA HIN TON Tukwila Specific Services The numbers below illustrate the percentage of our client meeting spent working on these business categories. Accounting Business Planning Financing Government Contract Human Resources Import/Export Business Mgt* Marketing Startup *Business Management is a broad area covering many general management topics ITC HIGHLINE COLLEGE Start Zone Start Zone A ER1 A SBDC WA HIN TON Community Activities The following illustrates some of the organizations we work with and some referral partners. Tukwila Organizations Tabor 100 Spice Bridge (FIN) Community Center Tukwila Farmers Market Business Impact NW Start Zone Start Zone ■ ■�� HIGHLINE COLLEGE Other Referral Organization International Rescue Committee African Community Housing New Roots Mother Africa Seattle Southside Chamber A ER1 A SBDC WA HIN TON What Are Businesses Saying "Highline College StartZone and the Washington SBDC have provided technical assistance and continued support that have allowed me start and manage my business," she said. "I want to express my gratitude and emphasize how important these programs are to the immigrant community." (Adult Family Home) "The guidance from SBDC was able to set me on the right path and helped me look ahead for pit falls. 1 was able to take action with confidence when moving forward with my LLC filing, as well as other set up steps like opening a bank account and contacting a business lawyer. " (Construction) "The StartZone team helped us to apply for the different licenses and guided us during the whole journey." (Restaurant) Start Zone Start Zone ■ ■�� HIGHLINE COLLEGE A ER1 A SBDC WA HIN TON Highline College SBDC & StartZone sbdc@highline.edu / startzone@highline.edu 206-592-4150 / 206-592-3388. sbdc.highline.edu / startzone.highline.edu frw An Initiative of Highline College Start Zone A E R 1 A WA HIN TON