Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Program

Name: Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Program, Sept 14 – Nov 16
Start: 2023-09-12T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-09-12T23:59:59-07:00

Thursday evenings weekly, September 14 – November 16

The Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Program focuses on giving leaders of women and minority owned business and small business the skills and information necessary to help their businesses grow and take the next steps needed to partner with the Port of Seattle and other agencies and primes.

This program is for WMBEs and small businesses who are ready to grow and take on more or bigger projects, including at the Port of Seattle. The ideal candidate will have been in business for a minimum of three years, but ideally more than five, with current revenue around or above $500,000. Businesses focused on construction, architecture and engineering services, energy and industries within the aviation, maritime and corporate sectors will benefit greatly from this program. Self-identified WMBE businesses and businesses in South King County are highly encouraged to apply.

The Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Program focuses on giving leaders of women and minority owned business and small business the skills and information necessary to help their businesses grow and take the next steps needed to partner with the Port of Seattle and other agencies and primes.

This course is designed to select and engage 10-15 small businesses in the following industries: architectural & engineering services, construction, and energy, within the aviation, maritime, and corporate sectors. Specifically launched to engage women and minority owned small businesses (WMBEs) that are prepared to grow, the Accelerator program will help foster the skills needed to take on projects at the Port of Seattle and beyond. During the ten weeks, you will be provided focused material designed and delivered by experts in the field.

It is the Port’s mission to respect environmental lands in and around the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and support sustainability while committing to the economic vitality of the Puget Sound Region.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Paired 1:1 mentoring with individuals in the field.
Self-paced lectures followed up by live discussions and Q&A to get all your questions answered!
Panel discussion held with Port executives.
Kickoff event to network and build relationships with other businesses and experts.
Graduation celebration featuring a one-minute highlight video for each business.

TOPICS COVERED: WORKING ON AND WORKING IN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

When working ON your business, you will:

Identify Your Paths for Growth
Set Attainable Financial Goals For Your Business
Develop a Growth Mindset
Network & Build Relationships

When working IN your business, you will:

Learn the Ins & Outs of the Public Work Procurement System
Forecast Your Cash Flow & Sales
Gain New Project Management Skills
Assess & Improve Your Marketing and Branding Strategies

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 1st – Apply here
Program Start: Thursday, September 14^th
Program End: Thursday, November 16^th
Graduation event: Thursday, November 30th

Cost: Free!

Eligibility:

*Must be willing to commit to the full 10 weeks and complete 95% of programing to be eligible for program completion.

Time Commitment: 10 Weeks

2-4 hours per week of core on-demand content
2 hours live online weekly sessions each Thursday in the evening
3 in-person events for networking, panel discussions and your graduation celebration!

Registration and Information:

Where:

Weekly live and asynchronous learning opportunities, plus three in-person events.
Links and details provided upon admittance to the program.

When:

Start: Thursday September 14^th
End: Thursday November 16^th
Graduation event: November 30th

Questions?
To request further information, please contact [email protected]