Registration & Vendor Numbers
WA LLC UBI
604-910-120
Statewide Vendor Number
SWV0312365-00
SAM UEI #
MGLCQNFP6DA5
CAGE Code
9YTN4
Certifications
Verified certifications across federal, state, and local programs.
WBE – Women's Business Enterprise
#W2F0028560
DBE – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
#D2F0028560
LGBTQBE – LGBTQ+ Business Enterprise
WOSB / EDWOSB – Women-Owned Small Business
PWSBE – Emerging Small Business (< $3M / 3-yr avg)
#W2F0028560
King County SCS Certification
#5241
Core Competencies
Small Business Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
Our focus is on enhancing the operational and managerial capabilities of small businesses and nonprofits, equipping them with the tools and knowledge necessary for sustainable growth.
Business Process Improvement
We specialize in organization development, analyzing and optimizing existing business processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
Regulatory Compliance Guidance
We assist small businesses in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. We also support businesses in obtaining certifications.
Technology Integration
Our expertise includes helping small businesses adopt and implement modern technology solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Financial Management Support
We offer guidance in financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management to help small businesses achieve financial stability and growth. This includes financial modeling and QuickBooks training.
Training and Development
We create and deliver targeted training programs that build essential skills and knowledge for small business owners and their employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Grants Management
We assist organizations in identifying, applying for, and managing grants from federal, state, and local sources. Our expertise includes grant compliance, reporting, fund allocation, and stewardship.
Online Learning Program Development
We design and develop online learning platforms and curricula that engage participants and build essential business skills, including LMS implementation and instructional design.
Strategic Planning
We facilitate strategic planning processes that align organizational goals with market opportunities, enabling agencies and businesses to achieve long-term success and measurable outcomes.
Past Performance
A track record across cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts. Prime and subcontractor roles, multi-year contracts, and renewals that prove reliability.
City of Sacramento – Office of Cannabis Management
Prime Contractor
CORE Program – Technical Assistance & Online Learning for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Sound Transit
Prime Contractor
Technical Assistance for Small Businesses Seeking Sound Transit Contracts
City of Long Beach
Prime Contractor
Social Equity Cannabis Program – Technical Assistance
City of Seattle – Office of Economic Development
Prime Contractor
ABC Program – Business Development Consultants. 2,200+ hours to 320+ small businesses. Renewed 4 times.
Artisan Community Kitchen
Prime Contractor
Technical Assistance Program Manager & Service Provider. 360+ food businesses supported.
WA Dept. of Commerce
Prime Contractor
WA State Social Equity Cannabis Program – 2,134 hrs of mentorship to 45 licensees. Managed $8.1M in grants. Launched 11 retail stores.
WA Dept. of Agriculture – Cascadia Produce
Sub-Contractor
WeFeedWA – 1,250+ hours to 60+ hunger relief organizations, nonprofits & agricultural entrepreneurs.
King County Environmental Health
Prime Contractor
Food Business Technical Assistance – Provided support to 20 unlicensed food businesses to get them into compliance.
NAICS Codes
Associations & Memberships
Statewide Contract
Launch Industries holds an active statewide contract with Washington State, making it easy for state agencies and eligible entities to procure our services.
WA State DES — Communications & Marketing Services
Launch Industries is an approved vendor under Washington State's Department of Enterprise Services (WA-DES) statewide contract for Communications & Marketing Services. State agencies, cities, counties, and other eligible public entities can procure our marketing, communications, and graphic design services directly through this contract — no separate bidding process required.
20422
WA-DES Contract #
Principal Consultant
Government agency partners work directly with our founder and lead consultant, who has directed every technical assistance program we've delivered.
Monica Colgan
Founder & Principal Consultant · she/they
Monica Colgan is a seasoned consultant with over 15 years of experience supporting small businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. She has served as Program Director for every technical assistance contract Launch Industries has delivered — including programs for the City of Seattle, WA Dept. of Commerce, Sound Transit, City of Sacramento, WA Dept. of Agriculture, and King County. Monica specializes in organization development, HR systems, process improvement, and capacity building for WMBE entrepreneurs and public agencies.
Government Program Experience
- Small Business Consultant & Project Lead – City of Seattle OED ABC Program
- Program Director (Internal) – WA Dept. of Commerce Social Equity Cannabis Program
- Small Business Consultant & Project Lead – Sound Transit Small Business TA
- Program Director (Internal) – City of Sacramento CORE Cannabis Program
- Project Lead – King County Food Business Accelerator
- Project Lead – WA Dept. of Agriculture WeFeedWA
Education
- M.S. in Organization Development, Central Washington University
- M.A. in Administration of Justice, University of Alaska
- B.A. in Law & Justice, Central Washington University
Certifications
- SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional)
- Gusto Certified People Advisor
- QuickBooks Certified Bookkeeper
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