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SAB was formed to help area businesses overcome COVID-19 challenges. The program employs Milgard School of Business students part-time to assist with special projects at no cost to the company. These projects range from marketing analyses, to customer outreach, to detailed plans on whether a business should be maintained, to social media, and even to loan program data collection and review.
The University of Washington Tacoma Milgard School of Business Students Assisting Business program is a truly innovative solution. New business models have been tested and launched with the power of new affordable media channels. Participating owners appreciate the clarity a fresh perspective can bring. SAB is here for the long-term helping to keep our community strong, Covid and beyond.
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Evy Shankus M.S.
Director, Students Assisting Business and Associate Teaching Professor, Milgard School of Business
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Student Resources
Student Assisiting Business(SAB) connects students to local small businesses and non-profit organizations and provides them an opportunity to learn from those that are successful entrepreneurs and engaged community members.
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Employer Resources
The Student Assisting Business(SAB) program employs Milgard School of Business students part-time to assist small businesses and non-profit organizations with special projects at no cost to the company
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Our Past Projects
RAINIER FLIGHT - DISCOVERING NEW MARKETS THROUGH NEW MEDIA
Helping get business back on its feet. Theresa Smith, VP and Resource Development Officer of Evergreen Business Capital in Washington state, described how the institution worked with the Milgard School of Business, U of Washington Tacoma, on CARES Act applications for nearby small cities.
Smith stated: "The students were great. They helped us advance our work in processing loans for small businesses, and helped the community at the same time."
Milgard School of Business students worked with Evergreen Business Capital to qualify applicants for funds. The results of the students’ work may have saved people from losing their businesses.
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BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MILGARD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Helping get business back on its feet. Theresa Smith, VP and Resource Development Officer of Evergreen Business Capital in Washington state, described how the institution worked with the Milgard School of Business, U of Washington Tacoma, on CARES Act applications for nearby small cities.
Smith stated: "The students were great. They helped us advance our work in processing loans for small businesses, and helped the community at the same time."
Milgard School of Business students worked with Evergreen Business Capital to qualify applicants for funds. The results of the students’ work may have saved people from losing their businesses.