Business Assistance Organizations
Organizations and government agencies assisting small businesses with 1:1 counseling, training, technical assistance and finding funding.
List maintained by librarians at The Seattle Public Library. Last updated 02/11/2026.
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Seattle's Office of Economic Development
Seattle's Office of Economic Development (OED) supports entrepreneurs that help drive the economy and are the connective tissue of the social fabric in Seattle. They provide tailored business assistance through our OED advocates and valued community partners.
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The Seattle Public Library - Library to Business program
Offers business information assistance and training opportunities. Provides free access to valuable research tools with information about markets, companies, customers and more.
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Seattle Office of Labor Standards
Office of Labor Standards (OLS) is mandated to implement the City's labor standards for Minimum Wage, Paid Sick and Safe Time, Wage Theft, Fair Chance Employment (limiting the use of conviction and arrest records in employment decisions), Secure Scheduling, The Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative, Domestic Workers Ordinance, Commuter Benefits Ordinance, and other laws that the City may enact in the future.
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Somali Independent Business Alliance (SIBA)
SIBA is a non-profit organization that supports refugees and immigrants in Washington and beyond. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams, regardless of their background. That's why we provide refugees and immigrants with the knowledge, training, and resources they need to build successful businesses.
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Startup425
Got an idea? Startup 425 is where entrepreneurs on the Eastside of King County can start their journey from idea to launch. Startup 425 is designed to help you learn about starting a business on the Eastside and providing resources and information to support you in your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you plan to build a business from home, a retail shop, or a startup, they are here to help. They are a collaborative initiative by the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, and Renton serving founders and entrepreneurs in those communities.
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Tabor 100
A non-profit association founded to pursue advocacy in Seattle and Washington State.
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Urban Impact
Urban Impact offers assistance to small businesses through workshops, Sharks at the Beach competition, and accelerator programs.
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U.S. Small Business Administration, Seattle District Office
Helps businesses start, grow and succeed by providing resources and services in "the three C's" - Counseling, Capital and Contracting. Serves Washington and northern Idaho.
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U.S. SBA Resource Guide (National Edition in English)
Small Business Administration (SBA) guide to help people start and grow businesses.
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U.S. SBA Resource Guide (National Edition in Spanish)
Small Business Administration guide to help people start and grow businesses. (Spanish)
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