About
About the WWU SBDC
The WWU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides no-cost, confidential advising, training, and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed. Our Certified Business Advisors (CBAs) work one-on-one with clients to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, improve operations, and navigate transitions. The WWU SBDC serves both Whatcom and Kitsap counties as part of our affiliation with Western Washington University.
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).
2025 Impacts
Our Services
✔️ 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
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.
Services By County
Learn more about SBDC services, our team, success stories, and local impacts.
