Bates:
SBDC: John Rodenberg: 253-680-7768
Existing Business Counseling:
The Small Business Development Center offers free counseling services for existing businesses. John Rodenberg, a certified Business Advisor, assists existing businesses with financial review and projections, product development, operations analysis and business plan development. For an appointment, please call 253-680-7768 or email jrodenberg@bates.ctc.edu. He is available at Clover Park Technical College on Tuesdays and can be reached at 253-589-4528.
SBA: Carol Andersen: 253-680-7054
SBA representative is available on Thursdays and Fridays.
SCORE: 253-680-7770
Call SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business for appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
OMWBE: Jenaro Castaneda: 253-680-7393
Become a certified minority or women owned business by the state of Washington. Counseling available on Wednesdays and Thursdays to help secure state contracts.
Existing Business Services:
The Bates Business Management Training Center offers a variety of business services for a nominal fee. for marketing and organizational strategies, contact Les Barnett at 253-680-7184 or e-mail lbarnett@bates.ctc.edu. For strategic planning, human resources issues, and the "secret shopper" program, contact Tina Janni at 253-680-7219 or e-mail tjanni@bates.ctc.edu.
Small Business Reference Library: Open Mon. to Fri. 9:00 Am to 4:00 PM
Business Plan Review (by appointment):
Professional review of clients' business plans prior to submission to a banker or investor. This review is conducted by two qualified reviewers. Call John Rodenberg for an appointment today at 253-680-7768 or email jrodenberf@bates.ctc.edu
Legal Counseling (4th Monday of the Month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
One-on-one legal advice with topics that include legal structures, reviewing contracts and real estate leases. Call for an appointment today at 253-680-7770.
Financial Loan Briefing (First Friday of the month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
Local bank representatives review business loan proposals. Call for an appointment today at 253-680-7770.
Financial Banker Appointments (4th Friday of the month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
Local bank representatives review business loan proposals. Call for an appointment today at 253-680-7770.
Small Business Growth Teams (by appointment):
College students will be paired with existing small business owners for the purpose of creating a marketing plan designed for the assigned small business. Call for an appointment today at 253-68-7768.
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