Resources
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Yakima Vet Center 2119 W Lincoln Ave, Yakima, WA 98902 |
Mon - Thurs from 0800 to 5:30 p.m. We are open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 0900 to 1p.m. We have 0700 appointments Mon - Thurs. |
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American Legion 1630 So. 16th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 |
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Referrals and information |
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Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) 4220 6th AVE SE, Lacey, WA 98503 |
No cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments. |
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Starting a business in Washington State |
This is a road map for opening a business in the state of Washington. There are eight steps in the road map but not all of them will apply to your business. We recommend you read through all steps in this road map before applying for your business license. You can download the Road Map as a PDF file if you prefer that format.
Here are the 8 steps:
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US Small Business Association (SBA) |
The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. |
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VOSB & SDVOSB Verification |
Get Verified to do Business with VA Get verified through the Vets First Verification Program to participate in the Veterans First Contracting Program for VA set-asides and sole-source contracts for SDVOSBs and VOSBs. |
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Washington State’s Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises 1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 150 , PO Box 41160, Olympia, WA 98501 |
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises is charged with certifying small, minority and women-owned businesses to facilitate their participation in public contracting and procurement. This is accomplished through a comprehensive certification process and education. The outcome - successful small businesses led by minorities, women and veterans help make our economy and our families more resilient, strengthening our communities and improving the quality of life for all Washingtonians. |
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Business.wa.gov - Small Business Guidance |
The Small Business Guides provides helpful information, links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in Washington state. The Small Business Guide is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State.
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Business Loan Programs |
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Yakima County Veteran's Programs 223 N. 1st Street, Yakima, WA 98901 |
Case management, Emergency Financial Assistance, Homeless Supports, Records request, Referrals and information |
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American Legion 1630 S 16th AT STE 6, Yakima, WA 98902 |
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Claims assistance |
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Yakima VA Clinic 211 Ahtanum Ridge Dr, Union Gap, WA 98903 |
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WorkSource Find a WorkSource Office Near you! |
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Employment assistance |
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WorkSource Find a WorkSource Office Near you! |
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Employment assistance |