Business Navigator: Meet Juanita Brown
The Chamber is excited to work with Juanita Brown, Business Navigator for Mason County.
Juanita is excited to engage with the Mason County community, where she plans to support local businesses and schools. Her initial strategy involves meeting with every business and educational institution to understand their priorities and explore partnerships focused on workforce development.
As a Business Navigator, Juanita aims to assist businesses in creating sustainable workforce pathways like On-The-Job training (OJT) and the UpSkill Initiative She believes this approach will help address the future workforce needs of Mason County’s youth, emphasizing local job opportunities
Juanita comes to this position from the Washington Surveying Rating Bureau and previously worked as a Community Organizer for the Seattle Police Department Her experience includes collaborating with the Chamber to improve community quality of life
Her daily responsibilities involve reaching out to businesses and schools, supporting workforce needs, and connecting youth aged 14-24 with career pathways, while partnering with WorkSource to assist job seekers
What drives Juanita is her deep commitment to service She finds fulfillment in helping others achieve their dreams and is passionate about being involved in her community
In the next decade, Juanita hopes to establish her own business, continue her involvement with the Chamber, dedicate time to writing, and create a sustainable garden
Describing herself as creative, visionary, fun, compassionate, and punctual, Juanita enjoys spring for gardening and Christmas for its festive spirit She has a love for singing, cooking, and puzzles, and her favorite music includes gospel and old school R&B
Contact Juanita at (509) 557-0484 or email jbrown@thurstonchamber com to learn more about available business services