Practical assistance
Business planning, marketing, workforce development, and connections to resources that help owners strengthen their operations.
Our programs
Connected support for a stronger community.
People’s needs intersect. Our programs connect family stability, economic opportunity, early education, and community voice.
Economic opportunity
Small Business Resiliency
Free technical assistance and business support for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits from marginalized and underserved communities.
Funding readiness
Support understanding funding opportunities, preparing business information, and connecting with appropriate capital resources. Funding decisions remain with the lender or funder.
NanoBiz Hub
The NanoBiz Resiliency & Wellness Hub brings business education, peer connection, and individualized assistance into a supportive group setting.
Individual & family stability
Wrap-Around Support Program
Personalized case management and resource navigation grounded in each person’s needs, strengths, and goals.
Community support specialists help assess needs, develop a care plan, and identify resources. Support includes connections to food, housing resources, financial literacy, and social support as clients work toward stability.
Available assistance depends on individual circumstances, program eligibility, and available resources.
Early education & provider support
Support Early Education and Development
S.E.E.D. supports child care providers in Federal Way and King County through technical assistance, resources, and community connections.
Our approach emphasizes workforce development, provider capacity, family support, and collaboration among early learning professionals.
Skills for a changing workplace
Two ways to build practical AI skills.
AI Lunch & Learn Series
Focused, standalone sessions on practical AI topics. Each session offers a distinct learning opportunity.
$125 per seat per session • 30 seats
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Pacific. See registration for current topics and dates.
AI-Ready Business Academy
A continuing 12-session cohort that builds practical AI skills, responsible use, governance, and implementation through guided learning and a capstone.
$2,500 per seat • 10 seats
Mondays, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Pacific. See registration for the full schedule.
Curriculum owned by Taniesha Cares LLC and licensed to FW Black Collective. Paid AI education is separate from free small business technical assistance.
Community voice & future possibilities
Building with the community.
FWBC brings residents and partners together to identify barriers, share priorities, and shape solutions. Youth resource center feasibility work and health care kiosk planning are initiatives in development, distinct from currently available direct services.
Help sustain the work.
Fund program delivery, community engagement, and organizational capacity so trusted support remains available.
