Now accepting applications to our FREE Financial and Operational Capacity Building Program designed for the City of Tacoma small businesses with 5 or fewer employees.
APPLY BY FEBRUARY 28th, 2025 | Space is limited, apply today!
To qualify, you must meet household income limit requirements. Apply to see if you qualify.
Program sponsored by the City of Tacoma, Community and Economic Development and made possible through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Consulting services provided by Revby LLC, a small business consulting firm.
WHAT YOU GET BY PARTICIPATING
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Hands-On Learning & Practical Skills: Attend 2 interactive workshops focused on financial and operational capacity building. Walk away with clear, actionable steps to better manage your business finances and daily operations.
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Up to 8 Hours of Personalized Support: Get direct access to one-on-one consulting tailored to your specific business needs. Whether it’s help with software setup, financial tracking, or operational improvements, you’ll have an expert by your side to guide you.
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A Tangible Business Upgrade: By the end of the program, you’ll leave with a real, ready-to-use tool or system — like a software implementation, new workflow strategy, or financial management solution — that makes your business stronger and more efficient.
Spots are limited, and this opportunity is 100% FREE for Tacoma microbusinesses!
*Please note that participation in both workshops is required to receive one-on-one consulting with an expert consultant
Program Details and Schedule
All qualified applicants accepted into the program will be automatically enrolled in the full program described below.
March 26, 2025
9:00am - 12:30pm PT
In-Person Workshop
Location:
TBD
Program Welcome Meeting and Kick-Off
Workshop: Financial and Operational Capacity Building Program
Description:
A FREE support initiative for Tacoma microbusinesses designed to help business owners feel more in control of their finances and daily operations. Through hands-on workshops and personalized one-on-one guidance, participants will learn how to manage cash flow better, streamline their work processes, and make smarter decisions for growth. This program is tailored for microbusinesses, with limited spots available, making it a valuable opportunity for those ready to strengthen their business foundation.
What You’ll Get:
✅ More control of your money — Know where it’s going and how to make it work.
✅ Smoother day-to-day operations — Spend less time on the "busy work" and more time growing.
✅ Ongoing support — Our team is here to help with one-on-one guidance.
Spots are limited! Don’t wait to make your business dreams a reality.
April 2025
One-on-One Coaching
Work on a tangible deliverable.
Meetings conducted virtually through Zoom videoconference
One-on-One Coaching and Consulting Work
Applicants will participate in up to 8 hours of personalized coaching through personalized one-on-one guidance to gain practical tools to manage cash flow better, simplify workflows, and make smarter decisions for growth. This program is tailored specifically for microbusinesses, offering a unique opportunity for business owners to strengthen their foundation with expert support.
Coaching time includes work on a tangible deliverable, such as----, tool/software implementation assistance, or other capacity building activity.
May 2025
9:30am - 12:30pm PT
Location TBD -
May be in-person for virtual on Zoom based on participant feedback.
Workshop: Financial Implementation
Description:
This workshop focuses on how to implement
Program Qualification
This program, funded through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), is designed to support small business owners whose household income is at 80% or below the median in the City of Tacoma. Below is a table that shows household income limits for this program. Applicants must also be a business owner of a microenterprise, a commercial business with five or fewer employees, including the owner.
Apply to see if you qualify.
What is a microenterprise?
A microenterprise, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant Program, is a commercial business with five or fewer employees, including the owner.
