City of Kent + Business Impact NW
Small Business Support in Kent
Business Impact NW works with the City of Kent to connect local business owners with coaching, training, and opportunities to start, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
Support for Kent Businesses
Start with what you need.
Meet with a business coach, work through a structured business program, or find opportunities to get your products in front of more customers.
Business Coaching
Get one-on-one help with business planning, financing, operations, and other business questions.
Business Programs
Build a business plan, prepare for growth, or strengthen your approach to markets and vending.
Opportunities
Find vending scholarships, awards, application-based programs, and other current opportunities.
Free One-on-One Support
Meet with a business coach.
Bring your questions, plans, or business challenges to a Business Impact NW coach. Coaching is free and tailored to what you are working on.
Sign Up for Free CoachingCoaching can help with:
Business planning and strategy
Funding and loan readiness
Financial management
Startup and growth questions
Licensing, permitting, and finding resources
In-Person in Kent
Drop-In Business Coaching
Prefer to meet with someone in person? Free business coaching is available at two locations in Kent. Bring a question, work through a challenge, or get help figuring out your next step.
Downtown Kent
Kent Chamber of Commerce
524 W Meeker St
Kent, WA 98032
Meet one-on-one with a Business Impact NW coach at the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
View Upcoming DatesPanther Lake
Kent Panther Lake Library
20500 108th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98031
Get free one-on-one business coaching at the Kent Panther Lake Library.
View Upcoming DatesBusiness Programs
Choose the program that fits where you are.
Launch & Grow focuses on building a strong business plan. Grow & Thrive is for established businesses planning their next stage. Market Ready focuses specifically on selling at markets, pop-ups, and vendor events.
Business Planning
Launch & Grow
Learn how to manage, market, and finance your business while building a working business plan.
Best for: Aspiring and early-stage business owners
Focus: Business planning and core business fundamentals
Strategic Growth & Mentorship
Grow & Thrive
Review how your business is operating now and build a strategy for stronger performance and long-term growth.
Best for: Established businesses ready to grow
Focus: Operations, business model, and growth strategy
Markets & Vending
Market Ready
Prepare to sell more effectively at farmers markets, craft shows, pop-ups, expos, and other vendor events.
Best for: Product-based businesses and vendors
Format: Free, self-paced, on-demand
Opportunity for City of Kent Businesses
Complete Market Ready and qualify for additional support.
Businesses with an active City of Kent business license can complete the Market Ready program and required coaching to become eligible for additional support while funds are available.
See Market Ready DetailsKent Business Benefit
Eligible businesses may receive:
A $300 cash award for expenses such as tents, signage, market applications, or inventory
Four one-hour sessions with an approved professional service provider
Vending Opportunities
Market & Vending Opportunities Scholarship
Interested in selling at a market, craft show, or other vendor event? Business Impact NW offers a limited number of scholarship opportunities that can help cover vending fees.
Reduce the cost of getting into the market.
Scholarship opportunities are available for select markets, pop-ups, craft shows, and vending events. Participating businesses can apply for opportunities totaling up to $500 in vending fees. Event dates, availability, and deadlines vary.
Upcoming Opportunities
See what’s open now.
Find current programs, vendor opportunities, business awards, contracting opportunities, and other ways to grow your business.
Questions?
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you’re working on and we can help point you toward the right program, resource, or opportunity.
