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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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Benton & Franklin County Veteran Service Officer Columbia Basin Veterans Center, 1020 S 7th AVE, Pasco, WA 99301 |
Claims assistance | |||
Stevens County Veterans Resources |
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Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Referrals and information | ||
Douglas County Veteran Service Officer 110 2nd Street NE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 |
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Franklin County Veterans Resources 1016 N. 4th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301 |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Prescription assistance, Rental assistance, Utility assistance, Vision assistance | ||
Ferry County Veterans Resources P.O. Box 1198, Republic, WA 99166 |
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Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Rental assistance, Utility assistance | Application https://ferry-county.com/Other_Depts/Veterans/VAB%20Application%20Final%2020180918.pdf |
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Stevens County Veterans Resources |
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Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Referrals and information | ||
Douglas County Veterans Services 110 2nd St NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802 |
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Burial expenses, Claims assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Federal benefits, Food Assistance |
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WA Housing Authorities |
Homeless Supports | |||
WA Housing Authorities |
Homeless Supports | |||
WA Housing Authorities |
Homeless Supports |
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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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Clark Ashworth, Ph. D. 358 E Birch Ave, STE 101, Colville, WA 99114 |
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Clinical Psychologist, Sex Offender Treatment Provider | Clark D. Ashworth, Ph.D. Dr. Ashworth is a psychologist licensed in Washington. After a tour in the U.S. Navy (1967 – 72) he completed his education including a doctoral program at the University of Washington. He supervises staff at NorthEast Washington Family Counseling and provides individual, family, and group therapy as well as disability and forensic evaluations. |
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Ronald Graham, MSW, LICSWA 358 E Birch Ave, STE 101, Colville, WA 99114 |
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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate | Ronald E. Graham, LICSWA. Ron is a clinical social worker licensed in Washington. Ron retired from the US Army in 2017 after 25 years and is a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. He completed his graduate program at Eastern Washington University and provides clinical individual, family, and group therapy. |
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Louis DiConti, MS, LMHCA 358 E Birch Ave, STE 101, Colville, WA 99114 |
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Louis J. DiConti, M.S., is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington. Following service in the Marine Corps Reserve 2004-2012, including two combat tours to Iraq, he completed his education at Eastern Washington University earning his Master of Science in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling. Louis provides individual and couples therapy at NorthEast Washington Family Counseling. Louis is a person-centered therapist with a passion for assisting individuals achieve a greater sense of empowerment and overall wellbeing. Louis specializes in veteran readjustment. |
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Kaali Sill, MSW, LMHC 358 E Birch Ave, STE 101, Colville, WA 99114 |
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Kaali T.M. Sill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Substance Use Disorder Professional in Washington. She completed her B.A. at Western Washington University and graduated with her Masters of Social Work from Walla Walla University. She provides individual counseling to adults, children and teens as well as group therapy |
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Emily McBlair, MS, LMHCA 358 E Birch Ave, STE 101, Colville, WA 99114 |
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Rochelle DiConti, MS, LMHCA 358 E Birch Ave, STE 101, Colville, WA 99114 |
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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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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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Business Loan Programs |
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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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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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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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Business Loan Programs |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Business Loan Programs |
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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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Veterans of Foreign Wars 1369 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post 34 1029 W Sylvester St, Pasco, WA 99301 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Veterans of Foreign Wars 125 Highway 20 E, Colville, WA 99114 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Directions Nearby 319 S Western Ave, Tonasket, WA 9885 |
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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 WA Post 209 538 W Broadway Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837 |
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Referrals and information |
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Columbia Basin Veterans Center 1020 S 7th AVE Pasco, WA 99301 |
Homeless Supports, Referrals and information, Rental assistance, Transitional housing, Utility assistance | |||
Veterans Opportunity Center & Military Retiree's Office 825 Jadwin Ave Ste 138, Richland, WA |
Referrals and information | |||
Heroes Homestead 4777 Gibson Dahl Rd. , Clayton, WA 99110 |
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Claims assistance, Clothing, Employment assistance, Food Assistance, Referrals and information |
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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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Colville Tribes Veterans Program |
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WorkSource Find a WorkSource Office Near you! |
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Employment assistance |