Your Business Needs

The primary goal of the directory is to provide access to resources for your Washington County small business. They include the local area and culturally specific chambers of commerce, community-based organizations, and trade associations.

Washington County is committed to providing access to resources in all languages. If you need support in navigating these resources, please email [email protected].

Culturally Specific Resources

Business support organizations offering programs and services that are culturally specific for Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, Asian American Hawaiian Pacific Islander, and Native/Indigenous owned small businesses including Immigrants and Refugees.

Minority and Women Owned Businesses

Organizations offering programs and services for small business owners from under resourced communities that include business coaching, technical assistance, credit building programs, networking, and mentorship.

General Resources

Organizations and agencies offering free services to all small businesses including federal and state programs that offer data, business education, advising, and mentorship. Includes tax and state information on starting or managing a business.

City Resources and Government Contracting

Local cities and organizations in Washington County offering small business support resources and information for your business if you are interested in working with local, regional, or federal government agencies as a contractor.

Industry

Programs and services to support your business based on your industry including construction or trades, food and hospitality, childcare, retail, and manufacturing.

Access to Capital

Resources to prepare you for a loan, including building credit, financial literacy, and business coaching. Community Development Financial Institutions and organizations that provide Individual Development Accounts (IDA's) and loans for small businesses.

Legal

Legal resources and services for your small business.

Import/Export

Resources for your businesses if you are seeking to import or export.

Networking Opportunities

Opportunities for you to network with other businesses. Many of these organizations are membership based.

Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations

Membership based organizations focused on advocacy, networking, and access to resources.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion for Businesses

Resources for your businesses to grow Equity Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for your employees and leadership.