Basic Business Resources
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The Washington State Department of Revenue is the agency through which you file your state taxes, register your business, etc. They also offer local workshops as well as business and tax information through their website.
6500 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
(800) 647-7706
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For everything related to obtaining and maintaining a Washington State Business License, please visit:
1-800-451-7985
BLS@dor.wa.gov
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Find information on starting, managing, closing, and registering your incorporated business (LLCs, LLPs, Profit Corporations, etc.)
801 Capitol Way South, Olympia 98501
(360) 725-0377
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Find information on employee and employer health and safety, claims, insurance, workplace rights, policies and rules, as well as trades, permits and licensing.
7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 902-5799
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The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises is charged with certifying small, minority and women owned businesses to facilitate their participation in public contracting and procurement. This is accomplished through a comprehensive certification process and education.
1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 150 Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 664-9750
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A great resource for entrepreneurs starting and operating a business in Washington State. Provides information about planning, starting, operating, payroll, growing, and closing a business in Washington State, as well as information about several other statewide agencies that serve small businesses.
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Washington PTAC’s mission is to increase the number of government contracts awarded to Washington firms so that those firms can grow. They provide no cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments.
4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey Washington 98503
(360) 464-6043
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Offers easily digestible information on planning, launching, managing and growing your business, as well as information on funding programs, contracting, local resources, and more.
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The Washington Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) is a network of business advisors, trainers, and support staff who provide in-depth, confidential, no cost, customized, one-on one business advising, business training and advisor assisted market intelligence.
(509) 358-7765
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The WCWB is a program of the Center for Business & Innovation (CB&I), whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs to succeed in business by providing coaching, training, and technical assistance on a wide variety of topics.
4220 6th Avenue SE, Lacey WA 98503
Lacey, WA 98503
360.464.6060
info@wcwb.org
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An excellent online resource for accessing classes on a broad range of business and personal topics, including marketing, accounting, SEO, social media, branding, etc. To access go to www.trl.org, and locate Universal Class under the Research tab. This resource is free users with a library card.
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Impact Washington has a 20 year history of creating measurable impacts for manufacturers with an array of consulting and training services. Their manufacturing experts and industry resource network help small and medium-size manufacturers across Washington State boost productivity and profitability, cut costs, raise employee morale and become more globally competitive.
3303 Monte Villa Parkway, Suite 340, Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 287-6808
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Washington’s Economic Gardening program is designed to help business leaders get over the inevitable hump that occurs in the second stage of a company’s life. Working together with the company’s management team, they provide analysis on core strategy, market dynamics, qualified sales leads, innovation and temperament.
Website: Website: http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/programs/economic-gardening/
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The Chamber of Commerce is composed of businesses, organizations and individuals that join the Chamber. Together, they work to improve the quality of life and to connect their businesses with their community in order to build a healthy economy.
(360) 357-3362
info@thurstonchamber.com
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The Chamber of Commerce is comprised of businesses, organizations and individuals that join the Chamber. Together, they work to improve the quality of life and to connect their businesses with their community in order to build a healthy economy.
(360) 426-2021
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The Chamber of Commerce is comprised of businesses, organizations and individuals that join the Chamber. Together, they work to improve the quality of life and to connect their businesses with their community in order to build a healthy economy.
(360) 275-4267
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The Economic Development Council of Mason County exists to support economic growth and sustainability in Mason County. The EDC provides hands-on support and solutions to help local businesses thrive and to recruit new businesses to the area.
(360 )426-2276
310 W. Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584
Website: http://choosemason.com/
jennifer@choosemason.com
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Greater Grays Harbor Inc. helps cultivate the necessary conditions for business success and community prosperity in Grays Harbor. Visit their website to learn more about network and development opportunities.
506 Duffy Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-1924
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Find various resources surrounding Mason County, including food permitting: https://www.co.mason.wa.us/health/environmental/food/food-permits.php
Contact the Mason County Office of Public Health for more information.
411 N 5th St, Shelton WA 98584
(360) 427-9670
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Washington State University Mason County Extension connects the people of Mason County to the research and knowledge bases of the state’s land grant research university providing solutions to local problems and stimulating local economies.
Mason Extension: Community Intelligence Lab
The Community Intelligence Lab is a resource for citizens, students, and professionals. We work to implement technology in novel ways to meet the needs of the community. We offer mentoring and consulting for computing, software, and innovation in the field of technology. If you have an idea, let us help you actualize it!
Lisa M. DeWall, Office Manager
303 N 4th Street Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 Ext. 680
LisaD@co.mason.wa.us
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ABCMC’s mission is to empower residents of Mason County by providing access to resources that can improve their financial well-being. ABCMC is currently responsible for the success of four economic opportunity programs: Financial Empowerment education workshops, Earned Income Tax Credit awareness and free tax preparation sites, financial mentoring, and Bank On Mason. ABCMC is now a part of Enterprise for Equity.
PO Box 1291, Olympia, WA 98507
(360) 704-3375
info@abcmasoncounty.org
Disability Resources (DVR)
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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – DVR, provides employment services and counseling to individuals with disabilities who want to work but experience barriers to work because of a physical, sensory, and/or mental disability.
6639 Capitol Blvd SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
1-800-637-5627
Shelton DVR
2505 Olympic Hwy., Suite. 420
Shelton, WA 98584-2976
360-427-2037
Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/strategic-planning/division-vocational-rehabilitation
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DRW is a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy and legal services to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.
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This center provides information, training, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Washington State.
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WATAP provides information and access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities.
Accounting, Tax, and Legal Resources