Resources
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American Legion Grant Hodge Post 17 111 W Main St, Centralia, WA 98531 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 108 N Grant St, Goldendale, WA 98620 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Veterans of Foreign War Post 683 106 S Main St, Kittitas, WA 98926 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post 8 1101 North Craig Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
noon - 7pm Mon- Thur, noon - 5 Sat & Sun |
Claims assistance | ||
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2669 (Riders) 3100 SE Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard, WA 9836 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5 4980 Auto Center Way Bremerton, WA 98312 |
Referrals and information |
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Klickitat County Veteran Service Officer 205 S. Columbus Ave, Room 203 Goldendale, WA 98620 |
Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Education, Federal benefits, Health services, Referrals and information | Goldendale: Monday/Tuesday 509-773-2467 Ph: (509) 493-6031 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
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Suquamish Tribe Veteran Services 18490 Suquamish Way, Suquamish, WA 98392 |
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Claims assistance | ||
Veterans of Foreign Wars 1141 Beach Dr E, Building 10, Port Orchard, WA 98366 |
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Claims assistance |
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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 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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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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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 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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Business Loan Programs |
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Business Loan Programs |
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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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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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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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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 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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Business Loan Programs |
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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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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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WA Housing Authorities |
Homeless Supports | |||
WA Housing Authorities |
Homeless Supports | |||
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Transitional Housing Program |
Transitional housing |
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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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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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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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Klickitat County Veterans Resources 205 S Columbus Ave Room 203 Goldendale, WA 98620 |
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Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Homeless Supports, Referrals and information, Utility assistance | ||
Veteran Service Program 507 N Nanum St. Suite 117, Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
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Claims assistance, Records request, SSI/SSDI benefit assistance | ||
Kitsap County Veterans Services 614 Division St., MS-23, Port Orchard, WA 98366 |
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Emergency Financial Assistance | Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs):
Bainbridge Island
Helpline House
282 Knechtel Way NE
Bremerton
DAV, Chapter 5; 360.373.2397
4980 Auto Center Way
VFW Post 239; 360.377.6739
Port Orchard
Fred Needham VFW Post 2669 VFW Post 2669 - Fred Needham VFW Post 2669 3100 SE Mile Hill Rd Port Orchard, WA 98366 360-876-2669 Service Officer hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 11:00am.
Poulsbo
American Legion Post 245 American Legion Poulsbo Post 245 | Facebook 19705 NW Viking Ave. Poulsbo, WA 98370 Phone: 360-779-5456 Service Officer hours: Thursday 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Silverdale
VFW 4992; Call 360.692.4992 for appointment
American Legion Post 109; Call 360.649.3663 for appointment
Suquamish
Suquamish Tribe Veterans Office; Call 360.394.8515 for appointment
Suquamish Warriors Vets Center
6353 NE Middle Street. 360.626.1080 |
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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 | ||
WorkSource Find a WorkSource Office Near you! |
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Employment assistance |
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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 | |||
Kittitas County Veterans Coalition Facebook Page 507 N Nanum St, Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Operation Homefront 748 Market St Ste 307, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
Case management, Education, Food Assistance, Rental assistance, 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 |
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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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Safe Homes Intl. 1201 S. 336th St., Federal Way, WA 98003 |
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Suquamish Tribe Veterans Services 18490 Suquamish Way, Suquamish, WA 98392 |
Claims assistance |
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Silverdale Community Based Outpatient Clinic 9177 Ridgetop Boulevard NW , Silverdale , WA 98383-8519 |
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