The Office of Small Business Assistance is responsible for monitoring conditions affecting small businesses within the marketplace that can provide goods and services to Palm Beach County, thus creating an environment that encourages the growth and development of small businesses in Palm Beach County.
The Mission of the Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA) is to provide county departments and local businesses with excellent customer service, professional assistance and technical responsiveness to promote the economic growth, expansion and increased productivity of small business enterprises in Palm Beach County in accordance with established compliance policies and guidelines.
ALLEN GRAY - Manager
As the Manager, my responsibilities include working with the various departments to implement the county's small business ordinance to ensure that our small businesses are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the county's procurement process. This includes a periodic review and evaluation of the policies and procedures of the program and to make adjustments when needed in order to better serve the small business community.
I am also responsible for ensuring that our office provides excellent customer service to our small business clients. Our Small Business Development Specialists are knowledgeable and well trained to properly address the needs of small businesses.
Patricia Wilhelm
Small Business Development Specialist II
As a Small Business Development Specialist, I assist clients in completing certification applications and provide overall information regarding the process, as well as determine individual company eligibility for the SBE program.
I also provide guidance and training to potential and existing business owners who wish to enhance their business opportunities. Let me know how I may assist you.
Tanoy Williams
Small Business Development Specialist II
As Small Business Development Specialist II, my primary role is contract compliance. This requires proactive involvement to ensure that Contractors and Consultants meet their Small Business Enterprise (SBE) commitments on awarded contracts and that subcontractors/subconsultants are paid for the work they perform. Additionally, I am here to assist the County Departments in achieving their SBE goals through promoting utilization of County certified SBE business.
To facilitate contract compliance, I monitor County contracts and track SBE utilization. I also work with the County user departments, the prime contractors/consultants and subcontractors/consultants when there are payment disputes or discrepancies.
Not only do I monitor and track county contracts, but I also provide small business development assistance for established and start up small businesses. Additionally, I assist businesses with the bidding process and explain how to do business with Palm Beach County.
My position of service enables me promote the policy of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners which is ensure the full and equitable participation of Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) in the provision of goods, services and construction to Palm Beach County.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Tonya Davis-Johnson
Small Business Development Specialist II
It is both an honor and pleasure to promote the Palm Beach County Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA). Recognizing that many new and existing business owners are not aware of the services and opportunities provided by the OSBA, as Small Business Development Specialist with a sole focus on Outreach, it is my job to place you, our customers, in the know. My plan for accomplishment is the creation of outreach events for the OSBA and participation in established tri-county outreach events. I will saturate the market and local communities with information regarding the programs and services offered by the OSBA. I am available to speak to your organization, new and existing businesses, as well as individuals who are interested in taking advantage of all of our services. I also provide small business development assistance which includes business start up and recommendation of new and existing businesses for technical training and financial assistance.
Please feel free to contact me if you desire additional information about the programs and services offered by the Office of Small Business Assistance. I look forward to an opportunity to share with you, what the OSBA can do for you!
Pamela Hart - Small Business Development Specialist I
In this role my primary responsibility includes the certification of small businesses, locally based, who would like to do business with Palm Beach County. Whether you can or cannot do business with the County, my door is open to those who seek to grow their business or to discuss establishing a new business. To accomplish this task, I make referrals to resources for financial and/or technical assistance, networking opportunities and connecting with other certification or procurement agencies in Palm Beach County.
It is indeed a pleasure for me to assist you in navigating through the county system. Please contact me directly to discuss your business situation and together we can find the answers to your business dilemma.
Tyshon Grimsley - Senior Secretary
As Senior Secretary, I am your initial contact with the Office of Small Business Assistance. My responsibility is to provide you (our client) with outstanding customer service.
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