Phát Triển Tốt Small Business Incubation Program

Phát Triển Tốt Small Business Incubation Program

Overview: A three-month mentorship program of Friends of Little Sài Gòn to develop small businesses, artists, and cultural workers. Mentees receive vital resources and connections to grow their business through mentorship from established small business owners from the Little Saigon neighborhood through a focused curriculum.

Program Details

Program Duration: 11 weeks (July 6 - September 21, 2026) Orientation: June 29, 2026 (1 hour, mandatory) Location: Little Saigon Creative, 1227 S. Weller St. Suite A, Seattle, WA 98144 Program Name Meaning: "Phát Triển Tốt" means "positive development" in Vietnamese

Benefits & Support

Participants receive:
• Up to 10 hours of one-on-one mentorship from an established small business owner or artist from the community
• Five workshop training opportunities including: marketing, financial, legal, and commercial space assistance
• $1,000 small business equipment and supply stipend
• One hour with a professional photographer to provide digital assets for marketing
• Permit reimbursements for vending in Little Saigon
• Opportunity to showcase at Celebrate Little Saigon annual summer festival and Fall Meet the Maker small business spotlight event
• Access to additional small business support resources and networking opportunities

Geographic Scope

Location: Little Saigon neighborhood, Seattle, Washington; Chinatown-International District

Focus Areas

• Small business development
• Artist and cultural worker entrepreneurship
• Pop-up vendors transitioning to brick-and-mortar
• Economic development in Little Saigon

Program Goals

• Foster sustainable growth
• Increase economic activity in Little Saigon
• Help program graduates occupy vacant commercial spaces within the neighborhood
• Build stronger relationships within the Little Saigon neighborhood
• Fill vacant spaces in the community with vibrant businesses
• Equip entrepreneurs with knowledge, connections, and tools for long-term viability

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: Participants must be over 18 years old
• Business License: Must have an active City of Seattle business license or be in the process of acquiring one
• Time Commitment: Must commit at least 2 hours per week of work and meeting time

Funding

Funded by: 4Culture, the JP Morgan Chase Foundation, and the Seattle Office of Economic Development

Program Mentors

• Bảo Nguyễn - Operates Phin cafe and co-operates Dragonfly, a Vietnamese waffle mix producer
• Sophia Trịnh - Artist and designer with over a decade of corporate and creative experience
• Minh Carrico - Artist, educator, photographer, and co-founder of cooperative art gallery
• Hong Chhuor - Owner and operator of King Donuts in Rainier Beach; business administration and marketing expertise

Contact

Email: info@flsseattle.org Phone: (253) 245-9341 Address: 1227 S. Weller St. Suite A, Seattle, WA 98144