William M. Factory
SMALL BUSINESS
INCUBATOR
Explore our Signature Series
Building Entrepreneurial
Ecosystems
with Dr. Winifred Soribe
Dr. Winifred Soribe provides a 13-minute summary at the South Sound Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Conference at the UW/Tacoma. You can learn more about the Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project at: About (thebeeprojecttacoma.com)
What we do…
We TURN InTeREST INto action
Financial Capital
We promote access to financial capital through banks, venture funds and connections with angel investors. To prepare yourself for these services please enroll in this free Financial Statements course: Financial Statements 101 (acumen academy.org)
Workshops
Education, Dialogue and mentoring are delivered through our diverse offering of workshops You can access past one-hour Fireside Chats and our “Pathway to a Financially Inclusive Tacoma” at:
William Factory Incubator (winifredsoribeconsult.com).
Connections
Network with global gateways that allow Incubator clients to gain entry to the world marketplace with free membership in our Pacific Northwest Gateway community and our “From Local to Global” Facebook group. Contact:
info@williamfactory.
Social Media Resouces
Social media is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs to reach potential customers, promote their brand, and engage with their audience. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn provide a cost-effective way for businesses to reach a large audience.
Mentors & Coaches
WFSBI Ideas Nest
Generating New Ideas, Solving Big Problems.
If you are interested in receiving assistance for your business please complete the survey linked below. Space is limited to receive one on one assistance but our workshops are free and open to the public. Filling out this survey will put you on our email list to receive updates about events, workshops, and resources. It will also put you in line to receive more direct help through our mentorship program and one on one services. We operate on a first come first serve basis so please complete the survey immediately to be eligible for our direct services.
Companies started
YEARS OF BUILDING
Jobs created
AMAZING COMMUNITY
leadership team
Mentors, Managers, Coaches, Brainstormers, Mind Mappers, Entrepreneurs, Cheerleaders, Networkers, Incubators, Friends.
Tim Strege
Executive Director
Tim has been a pioneering presence in the development of business incubators. He and his team at the William Factory small business incubator have aided and supported the formation of countless small enterprises, and served as a valuable model that others have followed.
Giang Nguyen
Director of Outreach & Engagement
William Factory
Founder
Bill Factory made enormous contributions to the community for over 40 years. He was instrumental in correcting past injustices that restricted African American Families from purchasing homes in local neighborhoods. Bill Factory was chair of the Building Committee for the Eastside Baptist Church, a faithful deacon and trustee. With his wife, Fumiko Sumi, he raised his sons Michael and Darnell, and daughter Doris in East Tacoma.
Taylor Rae
Success Club Owner
Taylor is founder of Success Club, a business group focused on propelling each other forward and strategizing businesses collectively. We meet to share resources, elevate ideas and build new connections. Join Success Club to be part of a vibrant community that's passionate about your success. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, our gatherings provide the support, knowledge and connections to thrive.
NEWS
Innov8social
Innov8social founder Neetal Parekh was awarded $2,500 and six months co-working space from the annual Idea & Pitch Collaboration sponsored by the William Factory Incubator, Traction Space, Tacoma Venture Fund, and KOZ Development. Innov8social offers tailored,...
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6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466 Building 19 Office Rooms 52 & 54
(253) 722-5800