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Business resources for Tri-Cities entrepreneurs
Have questions about your small business or getting started in the Tri-Cities? Start with these Washington resources, or tell the chamber what you need and get connected to no-cost help.
Check out the following resources
Washington Small Business Guide
A comprehensive list of checklists, workshops, resources and the information you need to know when starting your business.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Washington Secretary of State
Create Articles of Incorporation (corporation) or a Certificate of Formation (limited liability company) and file them with the Secretary of State's office.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Washington Small Business Resiliency Network
A collaboration of 29 trusted community organizations across Washington state offering culturally and language-relevant assistance to historically underserved small businesses. The chamber is a member.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Washington State Department of Revenue
File your Washington Business License Application with the Department of Revenue.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
A state network providing confidential, no-cost business advising, specialized training and market research to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Ask the chamber to connect you with the local advisor.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Washington Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
Department of Commerce loan programs that can help a growing business buy equipment, renovate, expand or build facilities, support early-stage product development, or repurpose underused properties.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
Doing business with the state. From public works and laundry services to auto repair, marketing and janitorial services, state and local agencies buy from small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses.
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Washington SBDC
Confidential advising at no cost
Washington SBDC advisors provide one-on-one, confidential, no-cost advising on all phases of small business development. The chamber's local advisor is Maria Peña.
Small Business Resiliency Network
Help in your language
The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of the Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN). Partners of the network provide culturally and linguistically relevant assistance and other business support services at no cost to entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofits, with an emphasis on those owned by historically marginalized and underserved people, throughout Washington.
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