Helix Systems Engineering

12/23/2025

“I know we need training/better systems/more structure…
I just don’t know how we’re supposed to pay for it.”

What many people don’t realize is that there are local workforce grants specifically designed to help businesses grow their teams, improve operations, and invest in skills — but it’s often unclear whether you qualify or where to even start.

I put together a short eligibility check that helps answer one simple question:

👉 Is grant funding even worth pursuing for your business right now?

If you’re feeling stuck between “we need to improve” and “we can’t afford to guess,” this may help.

https://www.wixforms.com/f/7409119890709152880

12/23/2025

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Friends and Neighbors:
We are working on compiling a list of resources for Pierce County to help answer questions you're asking as the flooding persists:
✔️Looking for help?
✔️Wanting to help?
✔️Need a list of resources?
We're adding them all here:
🔗 https://www.uwpc.org/2025-flood-relief-information

We'll keep this page updated as we receive new information. Stay safe out there!

12/16/25 Update
Emergency Management continues to assess damage from flooding while preparing for another incoming weather system bringing wind and additional rain. There is concern that power outages may impact residents who are already affected by flooding. The next 12–18 hours will be critical.

Current Updates & Resources:

🔴 Emergency Shelter
A Red Cross shelter in Puyallup is open through at least Thursday and will be reassessed after the storm.
Find an open shelter here:
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

🤝 Volunteers Needed – Please Do Not Self-Deploy
The Red Cross has set up a volunteer registration form on their website.
➡️ Volunteers must register in advance and will be assigned as needed.
➡️ Please do not self-deploy, as teams are still assessing safety at sites.

🚑 Medical Support
The Medical Reserve Corps will be deployed in the Sumner area on Thursday.

🥫 Food Assistance
The Emergency Food Network (EFN) is sending additional pallets of food to Sumner Food Bank, which is serving displaced families.

Please continue to follow official updates from Pierce County Ready and local emergency management. Stay safe, check on neighbors if you can, and thank you for supporting one another during this time.

🚨 Immediate Needs
Several individuals and families have been displaced, including people who were living full-time in an RV campground. Those impacted include families with children, veterans, and seniors.

Currently Needed Donations
✔️Clothing for all ages (infant through adult)
✔️Shoes and boots
✔️Diapers and baby formula
✔️Pet food
✔️Cleaning supplies (including rubber gloves)
✔️Food & Supplies

Many displaced individuals are staying in hotels or are dry camping, making cooking difficult. We are seeking:
✔️Ready-to-eat and non-perishable food
✔️Food and supplies that do not require cooking

Donation Drop-Off Locations
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations. Please clearly label all donations as “For Flood Victims.”
✔️New Hope Resource Center, 414 Spring St., Puyallup, WA 98372
✔️Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center, 2021 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405

12/23/2025

Most small businesses assume grants aren’t for them.
In reality, many are eligible — but only for very specific uses.
I built a short eligibility check to help local business owners see what’s realistic before wasting time.

Find out whether grant funding could support your next stage of growth!

https://www.wixforms.com/f/7409119890709152880

11/18/2025

11/07/2025

Tacoma isn’t just where I live, it’s where I belong.

Helix Systems Engineering is proud to be a Tacoma-based, LGBTQ-, veteran-, and woman-owned business helping local makers, builders, and dreamers bring their ideas to life.

Let’s build something great together, right here at home.

11/06/2025

You don’t need more hours in the day, you need better systems. I work with small business owners who are tired of spinning their wheels trying to do everything themselves.

Together, we:
• streamline workflows so tasks stop slipping through the cracks
• automate repetitive work to save time and reduce errors
• create dashboards that give you real insight into what’s working

The result? Less firefighting, more focus — and a business that finally feels in control. Curious what that could look like for your business? Let’s connect!

11/05/2025

The small business owners I work with are some of the hardest-working people I know.
They’re creative, committed, and resourceful — but often stuck under the weight of running everything themselves.

My job isn’t to tell you how to do your work. It’s to help you build the systems that make that work easier:
✳️ Clear processes
✳️ Organized data
✳️ Accountability tools that actually motivate your team

I bridge the gap between vision and ex*****on, so you can focus on the work that matters most.

11/05/2025

Every improvement starts with a question: What’s the next step forward?

Through Toyota Kata coaching, I help leaders and teams develop the habit of small, daily improvements that add up to huge results. One recent client cut their team’s daily task time in half, just by focusing on clarity, rhythm, and reflection!

Progress is a practice, not a project.

11/05/2025

Most small business owners don’t struggle because they lack passion, they struggle because they’re buried in chaos. Spreadsheets everywhere. Staff asking for direction. Projects stuck because “we’ve always done it this way.”

I help small businesses untangle that chaos and turn it into clear, repeatable systems.

Whether it’s designing better processes, building dashboards, or coaching your team through continuous improvement, my goal is to make your business run like it was built to last. If your business feels stuck or overwhelmed, let’s talk about how to get your systems working for you!

11/03/2025

In a 2.5-hour strategy session, I mapped a client’s entire grant application process for the first time ever — uncovering hidden bottlenecks and opportunities for automation.

We redesigned their workflow to cut manual data entry and review time by 50%! Now they can submit more grants in less time, with fewer errors, and more money going where it matters most.

Real systems make real impact 👍