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Free Money & Services

There are free resources, and services are available to small businesses in Washington State. Each one has specific requirements and many are for specific types of businesses or industries.

Awards and Prizes

Some organizations that assist small business have annual awards or contests. Prizes can include recognition, money, or other useful resources.

These organizations host awards and contests specifically for small minority or women-owned businesses.

Small Business Free Services & Grants

Some organizations receive grants to assist small businesses. These grants can help pay for business counseling, business services like management, marketing or financial training.

Free Business Advice, Training and Counseling

MBDA Business Center - Tacoma

The MBDA Business Center located in Tacoma, Washington is operated by the City of Tacoma. The center is part of a national network of funded centers located in major cities throughout the United States. The center works with minority business enterprises to generate increased financing and contract opportunities and to create and retain jobs.

The program's objective is to provide ongoing, quality assistance to minority businesses with rapid growth potential so that they can achieve greater participation in the development of the nation's commerce. The center provides technical assistance and strategic business consulting to minority business enterprises to generate increased financing and contracting opportunities.

US Department of Commerce MBDA

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is a leader in strengthening the economy and improving the lives of all Americans. We support job growth and economic expansion through a network of MBDA business centers, collaboration with federal, state and local government agencies, and strategic partnerships. We support job growth and economic expansion through a network of MBDA business centers, collaboration with federal, state and local government agencies, and strategic partnerships.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

This association, otherwise known as the Counselors to America's Small Business, is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide, including Washington State. Services are free.

Washington State Small Business Development Centers

The Washington SBDC promotes economic vitality within Washington communities by providing expert business advising, demand-driven training, and applied research to existing businesses and entrepreneurs. The SBDC is a cooperative effort of Washington State University, other educational institutions, economic development organizations and the US Small Business Administration.

Alliance of People with disAbilities

Established in 1977, Alliance of People with disAbilities is located in King County, Washington. At the Alliance, they work hard to make our community more accessible, inclusive, and usable for everyone. Programs are open to people with all types of disAbilities. The Alliance also offers free consultation to small business owners to make businesses more accessible to people of all abilities. Contact them at www.disabilitypride.org or 206-545-7059 for more information.

Grants

If your organization offers free services for small businesses and is not listed above, please email us at omwbewebadmin@omwbe.wa.gov to have your services listed here.