Free small business help in Washington
11 office and chapter listings serving Washington. Choose an office below and confirm its service area before making an appointment.
Ask for free counseling or mentoring. Some workshops and other services have fees; confirm the cost before registering.
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Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers help owners start, manage and grow businesses, including business planning and financing questions. State and regional network offices can connect you with a local adviser.
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Washington SBDC
Spokane, Washington
State or regional network office
SCORE mentors
SCORE connects small business owners with volunteer mentors for advice on starting and running a business. Mentoring is available online as well as through local chapters.
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SCORE Washington State
Seattle, Washington
Service area: Serving Seattle–Tacoma–Everett, Spokane–Coeur d’Alene, Eastern and Northwest Washington, and Alaska.
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE WA chapter directory
Women’s Business Centers
Women’s Business Centers provide business advice and training, with a focus on women starting or growing businesses. Ask about business plans, financing and local programs.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
VBOCs offer business counseling, training and referrals for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Many centers serve several states.
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PNW Regional VBOC
Clovis, California
Service area: Northern California (all counties north of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino), Oregon, and Washington
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
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PNW Regional VBOC
Sacramento, California
Service area: Northern California (all counties north of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino), Oregon, and Washington
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)
APEX Accelerators help businesses pursue government contracts, including registrations, finding opportunities and preparing bids. Native American APEX programs focus on Native-owned businesses.
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American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator – California
Huntington Beach, California
Native-owned business assistance
Service area: CA, AZ, UT, NV, WA, OR, ID (Pacific, Western, Northwest BIA Regions)
Listed by NAPEX Native American APEX directory , American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator – California official directory profile
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American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator – HQ
Los Angeles, California
Native-owned business assistance
Service area: AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA (Pacific, Western, Northwest BIA Regions)
Listed by NAPEX Native American APEX directory , American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator – HQ official directory profile
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American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator – Washington
Richland, Washington
Native-owned business assistance
Service area: AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA (Pacific, Western, Northwest BIA Regions)
Listed by NAPEX Native American APEX directory , American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator – Washington official directory profile
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American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator – Oregon
Roseburg, Oregon
Native-owned business assistance
Service area: AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA (Pacific, Western, Northwest BIA Regions)
Listed by NAPEX Native American APEX directory , American Indian Chamber Education Fund APEX Accelerator – Oregon official directory profile
SBA district offices
SBA district offices explain SBA programs and connect businesses with local counseling partners, lenders and other assistance. Contact the office serving your county.
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SBA Portland District Office
Portland, Oregon
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Portland District
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SBA Seattle District Office
Seattle, Washington
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Seattle District
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SBA Seattle District Office
Spokane, Washington
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Seattle District
Get free help applying
Ask whether the center can help with your application, business plan or financial projections. APEX Accelerators focus on government contracts. Services depend on your business and the center’s service area.
These listings come from official directories and organization websites. SBDC entries include state and regional network offices. Women’s Business Center and APEX office listings are a selection; use the official locators for additional offices. Confirm contact details and county coverage before visiting.