Resources
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Benton & Franklin County Veteran Service Officer Columbia Basin Veterans Center, 1020 S 7th AVE, Pasco, WA 99301 |
Claims assistance | |||
Chelan County Veterans Assistance Programs 428 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee WA 98801 |
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Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Federal benefits, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports | ||
Makah Nation - Senior / Veterans Program PO BOX 115, 341 Bayview AVE, Neay Bay, WA 98357 |
Claims assistance | |||
Clallam County Veterans Resource Center |
Claims assistance, Referrals and information | |||
Veterans of Foreign War 1603 E 4th Plain Blvd, Building #15, Room 112-B, Vancouver, WA 98660 |
Claims assistance |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars 615 North AVE, Sunnyside, WA 98944 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Veterans of Foreign War 1101 Wine Country Rd. , Prosser, WA 99320 |
Referrals and information | |||
American Legion 908 Dale Ave, Benton City, WA 99320 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Veterans of Foreign Wars 211 11th St NE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 208 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Voices for Veterans 413 S Francis St, Port Angeles, WA 98362 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Veterans of Foreign War Post# 4760 169 E Washington St, Sequim, WA 98382 |
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Referrals and information |
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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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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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Business Loan Programs |
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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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Bunker Labs |
Bunker Labs was built by military veteran entrepreneurs to empower other military veterans as leaders in innovation. The organization provides educational programming, mentors, events and thriving local networks to help military veterans start and grow businesses. |
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Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
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Counseling, Referrals and information | The Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship (VIBE) provides military veterans, and military spouses the education, resources, and supportive environment to use their natural inclinations and skills to innovate and create their own professional lanes through entrepreneurship. VIBE, taps into several Washington regional assets—motivated veterans, a supportive community, a university setting—with the goal of supporting students as they learn about entrepreneurship and turn their ideas into viable businesses. |
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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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Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC) 1437 S. Jackson Street, Suite 201, Seattle, WA |
Counseling, Referrals and information | The Veteran Business Outreach Program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC). |
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SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices |
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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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SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices |
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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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Bunker Labs |
Bunker Labs was built by military veteran entrepreneurs to empower other military veterans as leaders in innovation. The organization provides educational programming, mentors, events and thriving local networks to help military veterans start and grow businesses. |
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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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Business Loan Programs |
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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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Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
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Counseling, Referrals and information | The Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship (VIBE) provides military veterans, and military spouses the education, resources, and supportive environment to use their natural inclinations and skills to innovate and create their own professional lanes through entrepreneurship. VIBE, taps into several Washington regional assets—motivated veterans, a supportive community, a university setting—with the goal of supporting students as they learn about entrepreneurship and turn their ideas into viable businesses. |
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Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC) 1437 S. Jackson Street, Suite 201, Seattle, WA |
Counseling, Referrals and information | The Veteran Business Outreach Program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC). |
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Enterprise for Equity |
Referrals and information | We empower entrepreneurs, veterans, and people in rural areas to thrive and create financial well-being for themselves. Over the past 20 years, we’ve provided financial training, business training, business technical assistance, and microloans. We support people who are interested in starting or growing a small business, in order to create income for themselves and their families. In this way, we build communities in the many counties in Washington that we serve. We serve individuals living in or who have businesses in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pierce (agriculture) Grays Harbor, Pacific, Clallam, Wahkiakum and Jefferson Counties in Washington. Veterans: All programs are FREE and available to Veterans in Washington State thanks to funding from the WA State Department of Veterans Affairs |
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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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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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SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices |
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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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Roberto Valdez, Ph.D. 100 N Morain Street, Suite 309, Kennewick, WA 99336 |
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Cognitive Behavioral and Cognitive Processing Therapy, SFBT, Evaluations and PTSD Support Groups | Roberto Valdez was born and raised in the Yakima Lower Valley. He attended the University of Washington, Heritage College, and Capella University attaining a doctoral degree in family and clinical psychology. He is a licensed mental health counselor and holds several national mental health certifications. Roberto enjoys attending continuing education training in the areas of trauma and mood disorders. Roberto speaks Spanish and English and has over 27-years of experience in the helping professions. He currently works cohesively with Veterans and their family members since 2007 in the Benton, Franklin, and surrounding counties. Roberto is a father of three children, enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family members, and is an avid fisherman. For the past 15-years, serving those who served is a passion! |
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Veterans Counseling of Central Washington 247 N. Chelan Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
Military, Veterans and their familes, Civilians, PTSD, Trauma Recovery, CBT, EMDR, psycho-education, goal setting. MSW, MA, LMFT, BA | Heather heads up our practice, seeing clients, keeping up on the latest research, and matching new clients with counselors. She holds a Master’s degree from Liberty University. |
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Dalis LaGrotta, M.A., LMHC 435 West Bell Street, Suite D, Sequim, WA 98382 |
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LMHC, International Certified Gambling Counseling IGCC-II, Board Approved Clinical Consultant BACC BAC1, Washington State Certified Problem Gambler II WSGCC-II |
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WorkSource Find a WorkSource Office Near you! |
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Employment assistance | ||
WorkSource Find a WorkSource Office Near you! |
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Employment assistance |
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WA Housing Authorities |
Homeless Supports | |||
WA Housing Authorities |
Homeless Supports | |||
Partners in Careers Veterans Program 3210 NE 52nd Street, Vancouver, WA 98663 |
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 4PM |
Case management, Employment assistance, Homeless Supports | Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) serves homeless veterans who are seeking housing assistance, employment services and/or training program connection and support. HVRP works with low-income homeless veterans to help them lay the framework to secure housing and become self-sufficient. Case management helps participants navigate community resources and to provide support in gaining employment and occupational training. For program questions or referrals contact Donna Oglesby at donna@swwpic.org or Tonya Wark at tonya@swwpic.org. Grant Per Diem (GPD) provides homeless Veterans with stable housing and client-centered case management support that includes employment focused job training, mentoring, counseling, and other supportive services. This “Housing First focused” approach helps ensure homeless Veterans receive the wraparound services they need to successfully move into and remain in permanent housing. For referrals and program information please contact Josh Jones at josh@swwpic.org. |
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Washington Student Achievement Council 917 Lakeridge Way SW, Olympia, WA 98502 |
Education | The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is a nine-member council supported by a cabinet-level state agency. By statute, the Council provides strategic planning, oversight, advocacy, and program administration to support increased student success and higher levels of educational attainment in Washington.
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Washington Student Achievement Council 917 Lakeridge Way SW, Olympia, WA 98502 |
Education | The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is a nine-member council supported by a cabinet-level state agency. By statute, the Council provides strategic planning, oversight, advocacy, and program administration to support increased student success and higher levels of educational attainment in Washington.
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Wenatchee Community Based Outpatient Clinic 2530 Chester Kimm Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
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WorkSource Find a WorkSource Office Near you! |
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Employment assistance | ||
WorkSource Find a WorkSource Office Near you! |
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Employment assistance |
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NCW Vets Serving Vets 1250 N Wenatchee Ave Ste H #266, Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Northwest Veterans Resource Center - Facebook 216 S Francis St, Port Angeles, WA 98362 |
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Emergency Financial Assistance | ||
NineLine Veteran Services 5013 Pacific Highway E Suite 21, Fife, WA 98496 |
Education, Employment assistance, Federal benefits, Homeless Supports, Records request, Referrals and information, Transitional housing | |||
Sarge's Veteran Support 250 Ash Ave, Forks, WA 98331 |
Case management, Claims assistance, Homeless Supports, Transitional housing |
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Chelan County Veterans Assistance Programs 428 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee WA 98801 |
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Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Federal benefits, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports | ||
Clallam County Veterans Resource Center |
Claims assistance, Referrals and information |
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Makah Nation - Senior / Veterans Program PO BOX 115, 341 Bayview AVE, Neay Bay, WA 98357 |
Claims assistance |