Through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s website you’ll find a wealth of small business programs and resources, from our new Entrepreneur Academy and Financial Literacy modules to our small business resources that are specific to women and veteran-owned businesses.
Whether you’re looking to start a small business or expand your current one, the U.S. Small Business Administration‘s digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices and available financing options.
When you partner with Impact Washington, you’re gaining a partner whose mission is to help manufacturers grow their top and bottom lines. They are the go-to resource to assist small and mid-sized manufacturers to be more brilliant, operate more efficiently, and develop sustainable business practices.
APEX Accelerator Advisers help businesses at no cost with bid reviews, marketing assistance, contract performance, small business designations, and more. APEX can also advise your business through the OMWBE Certification process for Women & Minority-Owned Businesses.
The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a network of more than 30 expert business advisors working in communities across the state to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business.
Need help to grow your business? The Timberland Regional Library offers access to computers, 3D printing, meeting space, scanning, and many online resources.
Whether you need to hire employees, are facing layoffs, or must let an employee go, the Employment Security Department (ESD) has resources and information that can help you. Together with other partners in the statewide WorkSource system, ESD can help workers find jobs and map out new careers by connecting to a variety of training programs.
This list of programs is not exhaustive. Please Contact Us to learn more about programs relating to start-up assistance, training, financing, exporting, and more.