Business Resources
National
Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) system in the U.S. extends across the nation; coast-to-coast, and in Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Since the founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB system has proven that the majority of marketplace problems can be solved fairly through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems.
Department of Labor Poster Advisor
The Poster Advisor is designed to help employers comply with the poster requirements of several laws administered by the Department of Labor (DOL). These laws require employers to display official DOL posters where employees can readily observe them. DOL provides the posters at no cost to employers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces most federal laws preventing job discrimination. EEOC also provides oversight and coordination of all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies.
HUB Zone
The HUBZone Empowerment Contracting program provides federal contracting opportunities for qualified small businesses located in distressed areas. Fostering the growth of these federal contractors as viable businesses, for the long term, helps to empower communities, create jobs, and attract private investment.
Inc.com
Articles, resources and advice for businesses from the creators of Inc. magazine.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax information and documents from the Department of the Treasury.
It's Simple.Biz
Resource center, business tools, education center and online newsletters and forums for small business.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA's mission is to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses.
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Statewide
Doing Business in Washington
Information from Washington State on business regulations.
Required Washington Department of Labor and Industries posters
Listing of required Washington labor posters, available free online or by phone from the issuing agencies.
Worker Safety
Washington State's Department of Labor and Industries guide to worker safety.
Washington State Human Rights Commission
The Mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to eliminate and prevent discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of partnerships with the community.
Workforce Explorer
Source for Washington State labor market information.
WorkSource Services for Employers
Washington State's job posting service for employers. Includes links to other state resources. Career Path Services is a local WorkSource Affiliate Site and can provide the services you're looking for.
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Regional
Idaho Commerce and Labor
Government site of resources available in Idaho, similar to those offered by the WorkSource system in Washington.
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Spokane
BIZStreet
The Spokane Regional Chamber has developed BIZStreet to assist in the creation and ongoing growth of small businesses by providing specialized resources, services and programs.
City of Spokane
Local government website.
City of Spokane Valley
Local government website.
SNEDA - Spokane Neighborhood Economic Development Alliance
A neighborhood-based, nonprofit organization that aims to help businesses improve their profitability and create jobs.
Spokane Area Business Information Center
Resources for small business in Spokane, WA and the Inland Northwest.
Spokane Area Economic Development Council
Official site of the Spokane Area Economic Development Council.
Spokane Area Workforce Development Council
Leadership for workforce development efforts in the Spokane Workforce Development Area.
Spokane County
Official county government website.
Spokane Has Jobs
Local job board sponsored by the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce. Includes business profiles.
Spokane Journal of Business
The online version of the Journal of Business serving Spokane and Kootenai counties.
Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce
Partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the local community.
Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
Spokane's official regional website.
Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce
Partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the local community.
Spokesman-Review
SpokesmanReview.com, an online service of The Spokesman-Review, is the premier site for local, regional and national news and advertising information.
West Plains Chamber of Commerce
Partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the local community.
WorkSource Spokane
WorkSource Spokane's website of job seeker and employer resources available in Spokane County. Career Path Services is a WorkSource Affiliate Site.
Youth Synergy
Find local young adults to fill positions with your company by posting jobs on this free community job board.
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Colville
Chewelah Chamber of Commerce
Partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the local community.
Colville Chamber of Commerce
Partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the local community.
Colville Statesman-Examiner
Northeast Washington's largest community newspaper.
Eastern Washington Partnership Workforce Development Council
Designs and administers a workforce development system to meet the needs of employers, workers, job seekers, and youth in the Counties of Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman under the Workforce Investment Act of 2000.
Stevens County
Official county government website.
Tri-County Economic Development District
Located in Northeast Washington, Tri-County Economic Development District (TEDD) provides business assistance and oversees economic development efforts in Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille County while providing assistance in business financing throughout a 10 county area of Eastern Washington through the Rural Opportunities Loan Fund.
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Omak
Economic Alliance 2005
Improving the economy of Okanogan County.
NCW Business Loan Fund
The North Central Washington Business Loan Fund exists to assist in funding for new businesses or the expansion of existing businesses in cases where bank financing would be unavailable without the Loan Fund's assistance.
Okanogan County
Official county government website.
Omak Chamber of Commerce
Partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the local community.
Omak Chronicle
Online version of the newspaper serving Okanogan County since 1910.
WorkSource Okanogan
WorkSource website of job seeker and business resources available in Okanogan County.
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Tri-Cities
Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council
Leadership for workforce development efforts in the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Area.
Tri City Area Chamber of Commerce
Partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the local community.
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Business publication serving Benton and Franklin counties.
Tri-City Industrial Development Council (TRIDEC)
TRIDEC is the lead economic development organization in Benton and Franklin counties.
Tri-Cities Works/WorkSource Columbia Basin
WorkSource Columbia Basin's website of job seeker and employer resources available in Benton and Franklin counties.
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