Community Directory

Discover vetted organizations and resources supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Seattle area.

Community Resources Directory

Discover vetted organizations and resources in Washington State supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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1 Million Cups

Seattle is one of the top cities in the USA in terms of start-up entrepreneurship. 1 Million Cups is a community support organization for early stage entrepreneurs. Meetings and membership are always free!

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360 Social Impact Studios

An incubator and full-service consulting agency fostering the growth of underrepresented business owners. Provides tailored coaching, technical assistance, and access to industry experts.

Free Business Consulting OpportunitiesUnderrepresented Entrepreneurs

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Accounting and Business Consulting (ABC) Program

The ABC program provides up to 10 hours of FREE one-on-one counseling to Seattle-based businesses seeking to re-establish operations after COVID-related disruption.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Bookkeeping & Finance, Marketing & Branding, Offers Free Technical Assistance

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African Community Housing & Development

A SeaTac based, Black-women-led nonprofit providing opportunities for African Diaspora immigrant and refugee communities, families, and individuals in King County.

Cultural & Ethnic OrgsAfrican Diaspora, Immigrant & Refugee Communities

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Beacon Business Alliance

A nonprofit promoting equitable economic development in Beacon Hill.

BIAs & District OrgsBeacon Hill residents and small business owners

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BigHug-KARC

Supports and provides resources for social services, economic development, and educational opportunities in relevant language and culture for the Korean community.

Other, Training & Classes, Cultural & Ethnic OrgsKorean Community

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Black Dot Underground

Provides culturally responsive space, community, and resources to help Black entrepreneurs launch and/or grow a venture.

Other, Cultural & Ethnic OrgsBlack Community

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Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE)

Collaborative of different Black-owned businesses, organizations and individuals coming together to support, educate, inspire and elevate businesses in Washington State.

General Resources, Cultural & Ethnic OrgsBlack Community

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Build 2 Lead

Aims to create platforms of leadership, advocacy, and economic sustainability to realize local and state systemic change in BIPOC communities.

OtherBIPOC Communities

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Build JUSTLY

Empowers the country's full economic potential through the building and usage of equitable technology.

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Business Impact NW

Serves underbanked entrepreneurs with access to capital and comprehensive business assistance. Loan range is from $5000-$250,000 and includes start-up and Islamic-compliant financing.

Funding & Capital, Offers Free Technical Assistance, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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CACCWA (Cambodian American Community Council of Washington)

Serves Khmer small businesses and nonprofits. Provides catered technical support and shares financial, educational, and safety resources in English and Khmer.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, General Resources, Training & Classes, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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Caring with Compassion Community

Practices person-centered care with a trauma-informed approach to ensure the physical and mental safety of BIPOC, underserved individuals.

OtherBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship - Main Office

Partners with people in the margins to build a better world through business ownership.

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Center for Sustainable Infrastructure

Catalyzes state-of-the-art sustainable infrastructure solutions that help communities thrive economically, socially, and environmentally.

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Central Area Collaborative

Specializes in convening vetted business technical assistance between the Central Area neighborhood business district and various providers.

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Centralia Downtown Association

A Main Street Community organization that promotes, beautifies, and develops a vibrant and prosperous downtown.

BIAs & District Orgs

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City of Bellevue

The Cultural and Economic Development team provides proactive and personalized support and navigation of available resources.

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City of Issaquah

The Economic Development team serves as a liaison to City and community resources and information.

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Clallam County Economic Development Council

Partners to make Clallam County a great place for businesses to thrive, catalyzing business leadership and data-driven strategies.

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CleanTech Alliance

Facilitates the generation and growth of cleantech companies and jobs through a variety of programs and services.

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Communities Rise

Provides pro bono business legal assistance to low-income Washington-based small business owners.

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Community Carrot

Helps Seattle's young adults from low income backgrounds transform into entrepreneurs who advocate for themselves and build paths to financial independence.

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Commute Seattle

Helps businesses and organizations access resources for offering sustainable, affordable transportation benefits.

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Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe Business Development

Provides business development support and resources for tribal members and Native-owned businesses in Washington and Oregon.

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Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments

A regional planning organization providing economic development and transportation planning services, and multiple services for area businesses.

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Craft3

Helps entrepreneurs who cannot access financing from traditional sources with loans ranging from $25,000 to $5 million. Non-profit mission based community development lender.

Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Creator Zone

A non-profit organization whose mission is to provide greater access to creative outlets and modern technologies to help increase digital literacy.

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Denkyem Coop

A Social Purpose Organization based in Washington state and certified CDFI providing direct funding to Black-owned businesses.

Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Discover Burien

Dedicated to supporting the business community of Burien and being a resource for fun and exploration for residents and visitors.

BIAs & District Orgs

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Downtown Walla Walla Foundation

Provides free technical assistance to businesses looking to get started and grow their business in Downtown Walla Walla.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, BIAs & District Orgs

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Economic Alliance Okanogan County

The EDC/ADO for Okanogan County. Offers programs to support entrepreneurs and works on public infrastructure needed for Economic Development.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs

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Economic Alliance Snohomish County

Creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy, and support.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs

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Economic Development Council of San Juan County

Provides business and workforce training and counseling, serving the San Juan Islands region.

Training & Classes, Free Business Consulting Opportunities

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EDC Mason County

The designated economic development agency (ADO) for Mason County.

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El Centro de la Raza

Its Business Opportunity Center (BOC) is a key component for economic advancement in low-income communities and communities of color in Seattle and South King County.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities

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Emerald Cities Collaborative

Works to advance a sustainable environment while creating just and inclusive economies, ensuring clean energy contracting opportunities for women, BIPOC, and other disadvantaged businesses.

Procurement & ContractingBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses

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Empréndete Centro Empresarial/Business Center of Latinos En Spokane

A Small Business Development Center that supports small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs to connect with local resources.

General Resources, Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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Enterprise for Equity

Ensures that people with limited incomes in the South Sound region have access to training, support, and funds to develop their own small businesses.

General Resources, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs, Training & Classes

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Evergreen BizLink

A supportive platform that connects entrepreneurs to a network of Washington State resource partners to foster innovation, growth, and prosperity.

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Evergreen Business Capital

A leading SBA 504 loan expert that partners with lenders in Washington for businesses to purchase commercial real estate.

Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Evergreen Business Capital Community Finance

A non-profit lender that offers financing solutions (term loans up to $250,000) to support small businesses for inventory, working capital, or fixed assets.

Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Feast Collective

Elevates and empowers immigrants and former refugees as leaders, using international cuisine as a platform for economic resilience and culture-sharing.

OtherBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest

Committed to helping grow small, minority, women-owned businesses and maximizing the advocacy voice of Filipino-American entrepreneurs.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs, Cultural & Ethnic OrgsBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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Filipino Community of Seattle

Dedicated to enriching the lives of community members in the Seattle area.

General Resources, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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Good Business Network of Washington

A network dedicated to supporting good businesses that operate with integrity, sustainability, and community values across Washington State.

General Resources

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Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA)

LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce offers business development and networking opportunities for small businesses.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs

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Greater Seattle SCORE

Provides one-on-one counseling, workshops, templates and tools. Nationwide network of free, expert business mentors.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Training & Classes, Offers Free Technical Assistance

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Growing Contigo

A bilingual (Spanish and English) business development consulting firm empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners in BIPOC communities.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities

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Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Dedicated to increasing the economic advancement of Hispanic-owned businesses in Oregon and SW Washington.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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Historic Downtown Snohomish Association

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the (re)vitalization of Downtown Snohomish.

BIAs & District Orgs

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Impact Washington NIST-MEP

Helps small to mid-size manufacturers think smarter, operate efficiently, and develop a sustainable business.

Other

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Inclusive Business Resource Network (IBRN)

A network of organizations offering technical assistance and capacity building resources to underserved small business owners in Seattle.

Free Business Consulting OpportunitiesBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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International Rescue Committee (IRC) Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO)

IRC's CEO is a national, non-profit financial institution that offers small-dollar consumer and business loans to New Americans and other credit-thin individuals.

Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIsAfrican Diaspora, Immigrant, & Refugee Communities

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IRC Seattle Microenterprise Development Program

Works to reduce barriers to success for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are underserved by traditional business resources.

Training & Classes, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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Japan-America Society of the State of Washington

Provides small business technical assistance in Japanese (and English) with business basic classes through its Small Business Empowerment Academy (SBEA).

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Training & ClassesAsian & Pacific Islander Community

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Jefferson County Farmers Markets

Supports small agricultural, food, and art businesses through vibrant marketplaces and offers business trainings.

Training & Classes, General Resources

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King's Dream Business Consulting's Community Capital Reinvestment Program (CCRP)

A free initiative funded by the WA State Dept of Commerce for Black, Latine, and Tribal-owned small business owners in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIs, Training & Classes

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Kitsap Community Resources (BE$T Program)

An 8-week entrepreneurial training course that helps new and prospective businesses owners get the skills they need to succeed.

Training & Classes

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Kitsap Economic Development Alliance

Facilitates healthy economic growth and investments. Provides free customized services to business clients.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, BIAs & District Orgs

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Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce

Empowers entrepreneurs, fosters growth, and drives innovation for a vibrant business landscape.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs

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Latino Civic Alliance

Its Primero program provides technical assistance, workshops, training, and one-on-one counseling to Latinx-owned microenterprise businesses.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Training & Classes, Cultural & Ethnic OrgsBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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Launch Industries - Launch & Learn

Free online business education series offering workshops, classes, and training programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Washington State.

Training & Classes

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Life Science Washington Institute

Provides support to life science entrepreneurs to take research and products from the lab to patients.

General Resources

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Local Investment Opportunities Network (LION)

Creates opportunities for businesses, nonprofits, and citizens in East Jefferson County WA to network and build prosperous local businesses.

General Resources, Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon

Offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, and credit building.

Training & Classes, Funding & Capital, Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

Provides flexible business lending in Skamania and Klickitat Counties in Washington with loans of all sizes to businesses at all stages.

Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIs, BIAs & District Orgs

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Minority Hemp Builders Association

Supports and advocates for inclusivity for hemp building professionals, farmers, projects, environmentalists and clean materials.

Other, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce

Provides technical assistance, resources, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs

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Mt. Baker Hub Alliance

A community alliance fostering a strong neighborhood where businesses, employees, and residents flourish.

Marketing & Branding, BIAs & District OrgsMt. Baker small business owners and residents

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Multi-Ethnic Business Association

A Spokane-based nonprofit that supports and promotes Inland Northwest multi-ethnic and multi-cultural businesses and their communities.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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Muslim Association of Puget Sound Small Business Resiliency Network (MAPS SBRN)

Provides assistance through resources, opportunities, training, technical help, and other services for small business owners.

Other, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs, Training & Classes

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NAWBO Seattle

Offers business development resources, mentoring, networking, and advocacy for women entrepreneurs in the Seattle area.

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New American Economy

Research and advocacy organization supporting immigrant entrepreneurs and highlighting economic contributions of immigrants to local economies.

OtherBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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NextCycle Washington

Nurtures projects that incorporate waste prevention, repair, reuse, recycling, and/or composting models to help develop equitable solutions.

General Resources

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Northwest Native Chamber

NWNC provides no-cost culturally specific technical assistance to communities within the bounds of what is now known as Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, BIAs & District Orgs, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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Office of Economic Development - City of Seattle

Provides technical assistance, grants, and support programs for Seattle small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Phinney Neighborhood Association

A network of campuses throughout NW Seattle cultivating an inclusive community.

General Resources, BIAs & District OrgsPhinney Ridge, Greenwood, and NW Seattle residents

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Port of Seattle - Small Business Program

Connects small, minority, and women-owned businesses to contracting and procurement opportunities at the Port of Seattle.

Procurement & ContractingBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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Rainier Avenue Business Coalition

A nonprofit working to empower small businesses and build community in South Seattle along Rainier Avenue.

General Resources

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Rainier Valley Community Development Fund

Supports economic development in the Rainier Valley neighborhood through small business lending, technical assistance, and community investment.

Funding & Capital, Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Financial Resources & CDFIsBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda)

Preserves and strengthens the Chinatown-International District as a vibrant community.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs, Cultural & Ethnic OrgsAsian & Pacific Islander Community

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Seattle Food Businesses Program at Seattle's Office of Economic Development

Seattle is a hotbed of exciting and successful restaurants and food businesses. This guide makes it easier to navigate through the rules and requirements you'll face as you start or grow your own food business.

General Resources

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Seattle Good Business Network

A network that connects mission-driven businesses and social enterprises in Seattle, fostering community-centered economic growth.

General ResourcesBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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Seattle Made

Seattle Made connects manufacturers, makers, and producers to each other and the resources they need to thrive!

General Resources

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards

OLS implements the City's labor standards for Minimum Wage, Paid Sick and Safe Time, Wage Theft, Fair Chance Employment, Secure Scheduling, and other laws.

Legal & Compliance

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Seattle's Office of Economic Development

Seattle's OED supports entrepreneurs that help drive the economy and are the connective tissue of the social fabric in Seattle.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities

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Somali Independent Business Alliance (SIBA)

A non-profit organization that supports refugees and immigrants in Washington and beyond, providing knowledge, training, and resources to build successful businesses.

Training & Classes, General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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StartZone Microenterprise at Highline College

Offers free workshops, training sessions, and individualized technical support tailored to vulnerable and low to moderate-income BIPOC communities in South King County.

Training & Classes, Free Business Consulting OpportunitiesBIPOC, Low-Income Communities

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Stevenson Downtown Association

Mission is to promote and revitalize Downtown Stevenson and enrich the local heritage.

BIAs & District Orgs

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Supportive Childcare Provider Alliance

Non-profit organization committed to supporting minority-owned childcare providers in navigating licensing and business regulations.

Business Licensing & Permits, Legal & Compliance

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Supportive Housing Association

Dedicated to educational and economic improvement initiatives to benefit youth and young adults residing in impoverished neighborhoods.

General Resources, Training & Classes

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Surge Institute

Aims to empower and develop leaders who are working to improve education for underserved communities.

General Resources

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Taala Fund

A Native CDFI that supports the betterment of the Native American community.

Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIsNative American Community

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Tabor 100

A non-profit association founded to pursue advocacy in Seattle and Washington State.

General Resources, Offers Free Technical AssistanceBlack Community

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Tacoma Arts Live

A performing arts organization energizing community through live performance, arts-driven learning, and advancing the creative economy.

General Resources

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Terrain Programs

A pioneering nonprofit organization building community and economic opportunity for the artists, makers, and culture creators of the Inland Northwest.

General Resources, Training & Classes, Marketing & Branding

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The Family Guide

Publishes a parenting directory and organizes cultural events in Spokane, WA.

Other

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The Seattle Public Library

The Library to Business program helps connect people with the information and learning opportunities they need to succeed in business.

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The Seattle Public Library - Library to Business program

Offers business information assistance and training opportunities. Provides free access to valuable research tools.

Training & Classes, General Resources

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Thurston Economic Development Council

The designated economic development agency (ADO) for Thurston County.

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Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation

Its entrepreneur ecosystem contains over a dozen no-cost programs to help you plan and grow your business.

General Resources

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Tri City Regional Chamber of Commerce

Promotes regional prosperity and strengthens member businesses through advocacy, leadership, networking, and innovative business programs.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs

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Tri County Economic Development District

Serves Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille County, providing small business services, business financing, planning, and destination marketing.

General Resources, BIAs & District Orgs, Marketing & Branding

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Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council

Dedicated to fostering a unified community, embracing cultures, and celebrating diversity through education and advocacy.

General Resources, Cultural & Ethnic Orgs

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TwispWorks

Increases the economic and cultural vitality of the Methow Valley.

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U.S. SBA Resource Guide (English)

Small Business Administration (SBA) guide to help people start and grow businesses.

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U.S. SBA Resource Guide (Spanish)

Small Business Administration guide to help people start and grow businesses. (Spanish)

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U.S. Small Business Administration, Seattle District Office

Helps businesses start, grow and succeed providing Counseling, Capital and Contracting. Serves Washington and northern Idaho.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Funding & Capital, Procurement & Contracting, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Urban Impact

Urban Impact offers assistance to small businesses through workshops, Sharks at the Beach competition, and accelerator programs.

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Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

Its Entrepreneurship Community & Cultural Office empowers entrepreneurs, especially from Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.

General ResourcesBIPOC

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Ventures

Empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with limited resources and unlimited potential. Access to business training, capital, coaching and hands-on learning opportunities.

Training & Classes, Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Funding & Capital, Offers Free Technical Assistance, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Washington APEX Accelerator

Provides no cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Procurement & Contracting

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Washington MBDA Business Center

Promotes the growth of minority-owned business through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research.

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Washington Small Business Development Center

With a network of advisors across the state, the SBDC provides one-on-one confidential business advising, demand-driven training, and market research at no cost.

Free Business Consulting Opportunities, Training & Classes, Funding & Capital, Financial Resources & CDFIs

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Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA)

Supports Washington's tech sector through advocacy, community, and programs that help tech companies grow and connect.

OtherBIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses, Immigrant Communities

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Women In Business Expo Group

Supports and empowers business-minded women by providing resources that develop leadership skills and enhance healthy personal and professional growth.

General Resources

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Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (Sound Jobs)

Sound Jobs is a free program by the WDC that supports hospitality employers with essential training, recognition, and retention strategies.

Training & Classes, General Resources

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