Resources
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SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices |
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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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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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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 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.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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American Legion 1630 S 16th AT STE 6, Yakima, WA 98902 |
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Claims assistance | ||
Veterans of Foreign Wars 1630 S 16th AVE STE 5, Yakima, WA 98902 |
Claims assistance |
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WA Housing Authorities |
Homeless Supports |
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Duane Dolliver, M.S., LMHC, LMFC 1015 S 40th Ave, Suite 23, Yakima, WA 98908 |
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Dual Certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Over 25 years experience working with our Military, Veterans and their Families. |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars 1630 So 16th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 |
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Referrals and information |