Business Development Services

and Assistance

for Small Business

Located in the Hilltop Business District, Tacoma

Office Hours | Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm

Call us today to schedule a tour!

253-392-1850

About Us

Here to Serve

The Resource Center offers business development services and assistance for start-ups and small businesses looking to grow. We also offer event and meeting space to our clients and the public.

 

Our unique, collaborative center creates an environment where you're inspired to exceed your personal and professional goals. You can develop your skills, grow your networks, and share your expertise with like-minded professionals. As a TRC member, you can do all of this and more through your participation.

 

We welcome businesses and community partners who share our vision for economic equity and diversity in the mission to create more sustainable, thriving communities.

Meet The Team

Al Herron Director Drea Baines Business Development Manager Dennis Day CIO

Al is a Particle Physicist, Electrical Engineer, and entrepreneur.

 

He's spent his career pushing the boundaries of Compact Linear Accelerator Technology, driving new business development opportunities, and working with business owners and entrepreneurs for

educational and economic equity in under-served areas.

 

Al has raised almost $1m for various non profits and local causes. He is currently serving on the Board for the Equity in Education Committee, the Lake Washington School District Equity Team, the Programs

Committee for Treehouse of Seattle, and the Black Education Strategies Roundtable in Tacoma.

Drea's vision is to help entrepreneurs and business owners reach their goals.

 

For ten years Drea has helped dozens of start-ups plan for and receive funding for their enterprises. Her background in business development and management led her to start The Resource Center in the spring of 2018. Drea is currently a Board member of the Tacoma YWCA. She previously sat on the Board of Tabor 100, GSYO Youth Outreach, and was Seattle Chapter Head of Network for Women.

 

Drea is wife to Tacoma Metro Parks Commissioner, Jessie Baines, and supermom to Jessie III.

Dennis is a pioneer in Information Technology with a specialty in entrepreneurship.

 

His career spans from the age of 19 with the start of a Digital Music Service in New York during the hight of the digital boom. His roll as the creative developer and IT specialist have followed him from start ups to major advertisement firms such as AKQA.

 

For over 20 years his expertise in the growing field of technology have been a part of major projects including; MTV networks, NBC, ABC, and ESPN among others.

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Al Herron Director Drea Baines Business Development Manager Dennis Day CIO

The Resource Center offers business development services and assistance for start-ups and small businesses looking to grow. We also offer event and meeting space to our clients and the public.

 

Our unique, collaborative center creates an environment where you're inspired to exceed your personal and professional goals. You can develop your skills, grow your networks, and share your expertise with like-minded professionals. As a TRC member, you can do all of this and more through your participation.

 

We welcome businesses and community partners who share our vision for economic equity and diversity in the mission to create more sustainable, thriving communities.

Al Herron Director

Al is a Particle Physicist, Electrical Engineer, and entrepreneur.

 

He's spent his career pushing the boundaries of Compact Linear Accelerator Technology, driving new business development opportunities, and working with business owners and entrepreneurs for

educational and economic equity in under-served areas.

 

Al has raised almost $1m for various non profits and local causes. He is currently serving on the Board for the Equity in Education Committee, the Lake Washington School District Equity Team, the Programs

Committee for Treehouse of Seattle, and the Black Education Strategies Roundtable in Tacoma.

Drea Baines Business Development Manager

Drea's vision is to help entrepreneurs and business owners reach their goals.

 

For ten years Drea has helped dozens of start-ups plan for and receive funding for their enterprises. Her background in business development and management led her to start The Resource Center in the spring of 2018. Drea is currently a Board member of the Tacoma YWCA. She previously sat on the Board of Tabor 100, GSYO Youth Outreach, and was Seattle Chapter Head of Network for Women.

 

Drea is wife to Tacoma Metro Parks Commissioner, Jessie Baines, and supermom to Jessie III.

Dennis Day CIO

Dennis is a pioneer in Information Technology with a specialty in entrepreneurship.

 

His career spans from the age of 19 with the start of a Digital Music Service in New York during the hight of the digital boom. His roll as the creative developer and IT specialist have followed him from start ups to major advertisement firms such as AKQA.

 

For over 20 years his expertise in the growing field of technology have been a part of major projects including; MTV networks, NBC, ABC, and ESPN among others.

Al Herron Director Drea Baines Business Development Manager Dennis Day CIO