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State

Resource Title Contact Information
WorkSource
Find a WorkSource Office Near you!
Employment assistance
WorkSource
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Employment assistance
WorkSource
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Employment assistance

Federal VA

Resource Title Contact Information
VA Regional Office - Portland
First and Main Building, 100 SW Main Street, Floor 2, Portland, OR 97204

County Veterans Assistance Fund or Program

Resource Title Contact Information
Clark County Veterans Resources
VA Medical Center, 1601 E 4th Plain Blvd, Building 18 , Vancouver, WA 98660
Burial expenses, Clothing, Dental Assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Prescription assistance, Referrals and information, Rental assistance, Transportation Assistance, Utility assistance
Clallam County Veterans Resource Center
Claims assistance, Referrals and information
Chelan County Veterans Assistance Programs
428 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee WA 98801
Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Federal benefits, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports

Women Veterans Resources

Resource Title Contact Information
Portland VA Health Care System
3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd, Portland, OR 97239

Veteran Owned Business

Resource Title Contact Information
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.

Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
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.

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, SpanishRussianKorean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State.

 

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.

Business Loan Programs
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:

  1. Research and make a plan;
  2. Register your business with the Secretary of State (SOS);
  3. License your business with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  4. Report your new employees to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS);
  5. Apply for a Reseller Permit with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  6. Register as a contractor with Department of Labor & Industries (L&I);
  7. Contact your local health department for food handling requirements; and
  8. Check with your City and/or County for their requirements.

Start here to see what's involved in each step

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.

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).

SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices
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.

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

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.

Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
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.

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.

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).

SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices
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.

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.

Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
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.

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, SpanishRussianKorean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State.

 

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.

Business Loan Programs
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.

Subscribe to Newsletter

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:

  1. Research and make a plan;
  2. Register your business with the Secretary of State (SOS);
  3. License your business with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  4. Report your new employees to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS);
  5. Apply for a Reseller Permit with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  6. Register as a contractor with Department of Labor & Industries (L&I);
  7. Contact your local health department for food handling requirements; and
  8. Check with your City and/or County for their requirements.

Start here to see what's involved in each step

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.

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).

SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices

Housing

Resource Title Contact Information
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.

WA Housing Authorities
Homeless Supports
WA Housing Authorities
Homeless Supports

Healthcare

Resource Title Contact Information
VA Health Care Clinic - Vancouver
1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Wenatchee Community Based Outpatient Clinic
2530 Chester Kimm Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Education

Resource Title Contact Information
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.

 

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.

 

Tribal Veterans Program

Resource Title Contact Information
Makah Nation - Senior / Veterans Program
PO BOX 115, 341 Bayview AVE, Neay Bay, WA 98357
Claims assistance

Non Profit

Resource Title Contact Information
Northwest Veterans Resource Center - Facebook
216 S Francis St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Emergency Financial Assistance
Sarge's Veteran Support
250 Ash Ave, Forks, WA 98331
Case management, Claims assistance, Homeless Supports, Transitional housing
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
NCW Vets Serving Vets
1250 N Wenatchee Ave Ste H #266, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Referrals and information

Employment

Resource Title Contact Information
WorkSource
Find a WorkSource Office Near you!
Employment assistance
WorkSource
Find a WorkSource Office Near you!
Employment assistance

Service Officer/Claims Assistance

Resource Title Contact Information
Clallam County Veterans Resource Center
Claims assistance, Referrals and information
Makah Nation - Senior / Veterans Program
PO BOX 115, 341 Bayview AVE, Neay Bay, WA 98357
Claims assistance
Chelan County Veterans Assistance Programs
428 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee WA 98801
Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Federal benefits, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports

Veteran Service Organizations

Resource Title Contact Information
Voices for Veterans
413 S Francis St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Referrals and information
Veterans of Foreign War Post# 4760
169 E Washington St, Sequim, WA 98382
Referrals and information
Veterans of Foreign Wars
211 11th St NE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Referrals and information
American Legion
208 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Referrals and information
Veterans of Foreign War
1101 Wine Country Rd. , Prosser, WA 99320
Referrals and information

PTSD / Find a Counselor

Resource Title Contact Information
Dalis LaGrotta, M.A., LMHC
435 West Bell Street, Suite D, Sequim, WA 98382
LMHC, International Certified Gambling Counseling IGCC-II, Board Approved Clinical Consultant BACC BAC1, Washington State Certified Problem Gambler II WSGCC-II
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.