Resources to help you manage and grow your existing business

Financial and other resources to start and grow your business

• Small business loans for Washington State companies
  The Washington State Department of Commerce offers growing businesses several loan programs to help purchase new equipment, renovate, expand or construct facilities, support early-stage product development, or repurpose properties that have been abandoned or underutilized due to environmental issues.
• Craft3
  A nonprofit community development organization that uses capital, relationships, and voice to build a thriving, just, and empowered Pacific Northwest
• Business Impact NW
  A nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution dedicated to serving underbanked entrepreneurs. They provide coaching, classes, and access to capital to community small businesses, and are open to all.
• El Centro de la Raza
  An organization grounded in the Latino community that helps small businesses start and grow. They provide ongoing workshops, business development advice, credit counseling, and access to a variety of resources for small business owners.
• Community Reinvestment Fund USA
  A national nonprofit that helps businesses with innovative financial solutions, stimulating job creation and economic development and supporting community facilities.
• Grow America (lending/loans)
  The country’s first community and economic development nonprofit. Helps with investing, lending, advice, and training.
• Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
  A self-sustaining, community-controlled financial institution with loan products for local small business owners.

Manage your existing business

• Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County
  Serves as the Local Workforce Development Board to set policy and administer federal workforce development funds.

How to become a King County contractor

• King County Contracting Info
  The Business Development and Contract Compliance section of the Finance and Business Operations Division administers the county's local and federal small business programs, priority hire, and apprenticeship programs, including the master community workforce agreement for capital construction projects.
• King County JumpStart Program
  JumpStart helps young adults start careers in clean energy and the skilled trades. The program emphasizes electrical, HVAC, solar, and project management career pathways.

Networking and other support

King County has a wealth of organizations that can provide networking and support for different businesses and community groups.

We want to connect you to the right organization. Reach out to us at the contact information near the top of this page for more information and connections.