Small Business Program

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy! At the Mi Centro Navigator Program, we are committed to empowering entrepreneurs towards success, one small business at a time. We guide individuals through the journey of bringing their passion projects to life and enable them to reach their fullest potential by connecting them with the necessary resources. Our mission is to ensure that every entrepreneur has the support and tools they need to thrive and make a positive impact on their communities.

Services

  • Business licensing assistance
  • Business Planning guidance
  •  Website Navigation support
  • Help finding Financing, Loan programs, and Banks 
  • Assistance finding Professional Services
  • Assistance finding Adequate Permitting Requirements
  • Spanish language interpretation services

Resources

Pierce County Accelerator Program

The Pierce County Business Accelerator aims to provide support and resources to entrepreneurs and business owners across Pierce County, with a particular emphasis on promoting innovation and fostering wealth-building opportunities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), veteran, and women-owned businesses. Our mission is to help level the playing field for underrepresented communities and empower them to achieve their full potential.

Pierce County Business Skills Program

The Pierce County Business Skills Program free online curriculum is developed in partnership with Pacific Lutheran University as part of the Pierce County Community Navigator program and is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program offers short courses focus on the basics of how to succeed in business and quickly build skills to immediately put into practice.

Kiva

Kiva US partners with organizations to offer affordable microloans to entrepreneurs across the country. Since 2011, Kiva US has facilitated the crowdfunding of $55 Million from 230,000 lenders to 9,000 US-based borrowers.

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Contact us
Call: (253) 301- 8567

Jaedin Axe – Small Business Case Manager 

Email: jaedin.axe@micentrowa.org

Sarai Sword – Small Business Coordinator

Email: sarai.sword@micentrowa.org