Our teams work closely with local leaders to provide economic development technical assistance, promote small business and entrepreneurship and improve the economic climate.
Rural Small Business Initiative works with local, state, and federal partners to provide specialized technical assistance, access to capital, workforce development, marketing and training.
Growing Rural Entrepreneurs delivers workshops, forums, business plan competitions, mentoring, web resources and electronic and print materials.
Small Business Flex Fund offers low-interest loans of up to $150,000 for qualifying businesses.
Small Business Grants are periodically offered to help businesses rebuild, restart and recover in the wake of the pandemic.
Startup Wisdom offers entrepreneurs and startups 27 ideas for accessing capital, from the very traditional to the very out-of-the-box.
The Small Business Playbook is an easy-to-use “how-to” guide for business owners.
Washington Small Business Credit Initiative provides additional sources of capital through a Collateral Support Program, Capital Access Program, Craft3 Fund and the W Fund.
Global Entrepreneurship Month is a series of events, webinars, competitions, panels, showcases, and learning opportunities to help you start or grow a new business.
Northwest Economic Development Course offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of local economic development.
ChooseWashington.com is the gateway for companies wanting to locate or expand in Washington.
Export Washington.com helps small businesses connect with foreign markets and resources to grow through exporting.
