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State of Washington Business Resources Complete resource of starting and operating a business in Washington state.
WA State Department of Revenue: Apply for Business License
How to Grow Your Business in Washington resource guide from Small Business Administration
Washington Small Business Development Center: Start and grow your business.
UPSKILL Free online training for job seekers + professionals
WVC Center for Entrepreneurship Assist existing and future entrepreneurs by providing a one-stop access point for regional resources in training, business development, networking and doing business in North Central Washington.
STARTUP Washington is working to develop a thriving and robust entrepreneurial community that encompasses all of North Central Washington. StartUp NCW offers entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses a suite of consulting, mentoring, and educational programs and services designed to jump-start and grow local businesses.
The Entrepreneur Academy was created by the Washington State Department of Commerce to teach the skills needed to be a successful business owner.
GWATA – Voice for connecting and supporting both technology companies and entrepreneurs as North Central Washington’s non-profit technology alliance.
The Small Business Flex Fund is a new resource to help you grow your business.
Supported by the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Fund helps small businesses and nonprofits access the financial support they need to thrive.
flexible working capital loans
low interest rates
60-month repayment timeline
Small businesses and nonprofits can borrow up to $150,000 and the money can be spent flexibly, including on payroll, utilities & rent, supplies, marketing & advertising, building improvements or repairs, and other business expenses.
Learn more at smallbusinessflexfund.org – Small Business Flex Fund
Paycheck Protection Payment (PPP)
Washington State COVID-19 Response
Washington Department of Health – COVID-19 Information
Washington State Department of Commerce – Resources for Businesses
Washington State Department of Commerce – Resources for Businesses
Washington Economic Development Association
SBA Planning and response to COVID-19 impacts in the workplace
COVID-19 Regional Economic Impact Report
Governor, Jay Inslee: COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers
Association of Washington Business (AWB) – Resources for Employers
Commerce – Business crisis planner
Washington State Dept of Health – Workplace
Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) – Business relief programs during COVID-19
Washington State Insurance Commissioner – Find information on different types of insurance may be affected by COVID-19
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