Business Assistance Organizations
Organization and government agencies assisting small businesses with 1:1 counseling, training, technical assistance and finding funding.
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Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
Offers business loans and business technical assistance for new and existing businesses located within Rainier Valley. As a self-sustaining, community-controlled financial institution, preserves and strengthens cultural diversity and economic opportunity for Rainier Valley residents. Loans generally range from $25,000 to $500,000.
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Seattle Food Businesses Program at Seattle's Office of Economic Development
Seattle is a hotbed of exciting and successful restaurants and food businesses. This guide makes it easier to navigate through the rules and requirements you'll face as you start or grow your own food business in the welcoming, thriving city we call home!
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Seattle Made
Seattle Made connects manufacturers, makers, and producers to each other and the resources they need to thrive! Membership is open to manufactures who produce a product line, have at least one full-time employee (yourself included), and offer products through one or more retailers. Membership is free with a one time application fee. Benefits include full page profile in an online directory, use of the Seattle Made logo, participation in exclusive sales, promotional and networking events, access to member only communications platform and one-on-one consultations!
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Seattle's Office of Economic Development
Seattle's Office of Economic Development (OED) supports entrepreneurs that help drive the economy and are the connective tissue of the social fabric in Seattle. They provide tailored business assistance through our OED advocates and valued community partners.
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The Seattle Public Library - Library to Business program
Offers business information assistance and training opportunities. Provides free access to valuable research tools with information about markets, companies, customers and more.
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Seattle Office of Labor Standards
Office of Labor Standards (OLS) is mandated to implement the City's labor standards for Minimum Wage, Paid Sick and Safe Time, Wage Theft, Fair Chance Employment (limiting the use of conviction and arrest records in employment decisions), Secure Scheduling, The Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative, Domestic Workers Ordinance, Commuter Benefits Ordinance, and other laws that the City may enact in the future.
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Tabor 100
A non-profit association founded to pursue advocacy in Seattle and Washington State.
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University of Washington’s Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
Serves small business and entrepreneurs throughout Washington State by providing free, comprehensive legal advice and assistance. Selects clients on a quarterly basis and provides them with a full business and legal audit, as well as help with intellectual property issues.The University of Washington School of Law is a top-ranked public law school.
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Urban Impact
Urban Impact offers assistance to small businesses through workshops, Sharks at the Beach competition, and accelerator programs.
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U.S. Small Business Administration, Seattle District Office
Helps businesses start, grow and succeed by providing resources and services in "the three C's" - Counseling, Capital and Contracting. Serves Washington and northern Idaho.
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