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Flood Relief Resources for Businesses
Updated: 2/3/21
The devastating floods that struck throughout Whatcom County damaged homes businesses and infrastructure.
Western's SBDC is collecting resources to help our businesses recover.
Mission and Vision
Western's SBDC Is Here For All Of Your Business Needs
The SBDC program is designed to provide high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement.
Washington SBDC is a network of centers that exist in a cooperative effort of Washington State University, Western Washington University, other educational institutions, economic development organizations, and the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
Western's SBDC works inclusively with diverse local businesses to build capacity, improve resiliency and steward orderly transitions to build a stronger community economy.
Mission
We are a network of professionals providing insight and solutions for the long-term success of businesses.
Vision Statement
Together, the passionate, committed people of the Washington SBDC will set the standard for responsive, relevant guidance to help entrepreneurs translate their vision into long-term success. As an engaged partner in the small business community, we energize Washington’s economic engine for sustainable growth.
Whatcom Client
“It’s so nice to have the SBDC to help out with the business side of my passion. I just wish I had discovered the SBDC when I first started this business!”
Amy Robinson, Owner – 3 Oms Yoga
Kitsap Client
“The SBDC has been our go to resource for accurate information and connection to the regional small business machinery. From navigating the initial rollout of the PPP to pivoting to a new business model, the SBDC has been central to our ability to successfully navigate the complex realities of running a business during a pandemic.”
- Chris Luxe, Owner - STREETEATS
2020 Economic Impacts
$17.8
Million Dollars of Investment
570
Businesses Served
3,359
Counseling & Support Hours
8
New Business Startups
241
Jobs Created or Saved
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