Washington
Seattle
This site is managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development & Competitiveness and serves as a clearinghouse for all the information and resources entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses need to achieve success, including funding sources, training and technical assistance, mentorship, education and information.
http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/about-us-2/
This association, otherwise known as the Counselors to America’s Small Business, is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide, including Washington State. Services are free.
The Washington SBDC-(Small Business Development Center)
The Washington SBDC promotes economic vitality within Washington communities by providing expert business advising, demand-driven training, and applied research to existing businesses and entrepreneurs. The SBDC is a cooperative effort of Washington State University, other educational institutions, economic development organizations and the US Small Business Administration.
Washington Women’s Business Center-WWBC
The Washington Women’s Business Center is committed to providing training and financing opportunities to female entrepreneurs. WWBC equips women and their families in Washington State with the resources to successfully start and run their businesses.
https://businessimpactnw.org/washington-womens-business-center/
Black Dot provides knowledge, technical training, professional development and a comprehensive launch curriculum for start-ups.
http://www.blackdotseattle.com/
Washington MBDA Business Center
This MBDA Business Center is part of a national network of funded centers located in major cities throughout the United States. The center works with minority business enterprises to generate increased financing and contract opportunities and to create and retain jobs.