About the WWU SBDC

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WWU Small Business Development Center logo

2024 Impacts

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Capital Invested
$9.9M
Businesses Advised
755
Businesses Started
51

Our Services

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✔️ Start-up Assistance

✔️ Finding Financing

✔️ Buying/Selling a Business

✔️ Cash Flow Management

✔️ Everyday Operations 

✔️ Marketing 

✔️ Sales 

✔️ HR

...and more!

Local, State, and National Network of Support

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The WWU SBDC is a subrecipient center within the Washington SBDC network, which is a member of the national America’s SBDC program governed by a cooperative agreement between Washington State University and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Helping Washington businesses grow and succeed through advising, education and research.

To be Washington's world-class business advising service.

Innovation: We educate and empower businesses to develop creative solutions, data driven decisions and best practices.

Integrity: We embrace responsible stewardship of public resources and serve the best interest of Washington businesses.

Collaboration: We cultivate partnerships to ensure entrepreneurs have the resources and tools to thrive.