Community Business Connector Program Accepts Applicants Beginning August 1

The Port of Seattle and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce are excited to launch the Community Business Connector Program aimed at helping small businesses tap into resources to recover from the pandemic. 

Beginning August 1, organizations and individuals are invited to submit an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) to join a team of Community Business Connectors to serve BIPOC and rural businesses in King County. 

The overall goal of the Connector program is to make our small business support ecosystem more supportive and inclusive by building relationships with businesses facing challenges due to linguistic, cultural, and geographic barriers, including economic impacts due to COVID-19.

Connectors will receive a one-time funding award from $30,000 to $40,000 over 12 months as part of the pilot program.

Learn more about the Community Business Connector Program by attending an upcoming virtual webinar on August 1 or attend one of the application workshops. Deadline to apply is September 9.

Find the RFQ application materials below.

Join us for a virtual webinar to learn how to apply:

• Virtual Webinar with Q&A Session – Monday, August 1 – 9 - 10 a.m.
• Watch the virtual webinar on-demand

Come with questions and attend an application workshop:

• Application Workshop – Tuesday, August 30 – 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 

Interpretation or translation services needed?

If you need these materials translated or interpreted in your preferred language, please e-mail Jenny Jarrett at jennyj@seattlechamber.com. Please include your name, preferred language, and phone number.