WorkSource Seattle-King County is committed to supporting small businesses through a variety of resources and programs. Whether you’re looking for funding, training, or regulatory guidance, the following organizations and programs are here to help.
These resources are designed to help you start, grow, and sustain your business. Contact our team for personalized assistance and guidance on navigating these opportunities.
Business Impact NW
Business Impact NW: Coaching, classes, and capital access for women, people of color, immigrants, low-income individuals, and the LGBTQ community.
Community Business Connector
Community Business Connector: Customized resources to support small business goals in King County.
Community Reinvestment Project: Financial Coaches and Mentorship
Community Reinvestment Project (CRP): Financial Coaches and Mentorship: Provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive financial coaching, business coaching, and homebuyer education.
Office of Economic Development – Small Business Support
Office of Economic Development – Small Business Support: Neighborhood-based small business advocates connecting businesses with essential resources.
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Support Liasons
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Support Liaisons: Offers support for small businesses in King County, including non-members.
SCORE
SCORE: Offers mentoring and educational resources, supported by the SBA.
Self-Employment Assistance Program
Self-Employment Assistance Program: Allows unemployed workers to receive benefits while training to become self-employed.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Small Business Administration (SBA): Provides resources, counseling, and capital.
Small Business Resiliency Network
Small Business Resiliency Network: Provides culturally and linguistically relevant assistance, plus other business support services at no cost, for underserved communities.
Tabor 100
Tabor 100: Association of entrepreneurs and business advocates committed to economic power, educational excellence and social equity. Membership includes access to a business ecosystem with technical assistance, co-working space, networking, and more.
Ventures
Ventures: Offers business training, capital, and coaching for underserved entrepreneurs.
WA State Small Business Guidance
WA State Small Business Guidance: Links entrepreneurs to state resources, with guides available in multiple languages.
WA State Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT)
WA State Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT): Helps small businesses understand and comply with state regulations.
WA State Dept. of Commerce
WA State Dept. of Commerce: Offers programs and services to meet the diverse needs of Washington’s businesses.