Resources
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UW Bothell |
Welcome to Veterans Services! Veterans Services provides assistance to students who are entitled to receive educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Whether a student is a new applicant for benefits or has used them at previous institutions, UW Bothell Veterans Services is committed to working in partnership to ensure that the process is simple and well-organized. |
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UW Tacoma |
The Veteran and Military Resource Center (VMRC) at UW Tacoma serves as a resource for students providing support and referrals throughout campus and our community. The VMRC is also responsible for developing and offering campus programming that benefits our military-connected students. The VMRC comprises two staff: the Veteran and Military Services Staff and the Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship (VIBE) Staff. The Veteran and Military Services Staff is here to help military veterans and their dependents access their VA educational benefits and Washington state tuition waivers. Our benefits advisors can provide you with general benefit information as well as certify your educational services. |
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VetCorps Team Directory Find the VetCorps Navigator Near You! |
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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs 1102 Quince St SE, PO Box 41155, Olympia, WA 98504-1155 |
Case management, Claims assistance, Counseling, Emergency Financial Assistance, Homeless Supports, Records request, Referrals and information, Transitional housing, Veterans Incarcerated Program, Work specific necessities to gain employment | The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service.
Our Central Office is located in Olympia and includes a Veterans Service Center as well as administrative support for all agency programs.
WDVA offers long-term care in our four State Veteran Homes (the Washington Soldiers Home, the Washington Veterans Home, the Spokane Veterans Home, and the Walla Walla Veterans Home) for honorably discharged veterans, and in some cases, their spouses.
The Veterans Services and Counseling and Wellness Divisions provide claims assistance as well as counseling services for veterans and their family members. And our State Veterans Cemetery honors veterans in their final resting place. |
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Bunker Labs |
Bunker Labs was built by military veteran entrepreneurs to empower other military veterans as leaders in innovation. The organization provides educational programming, mentors, events and thriving local networks to help military veterans start and grow businesses. |
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Business Loan Programs |
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Business.wa.gov - Small Business Guidance |
The Small Business Guides provides helpful information, links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in Washington state. The Small Business Guide is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State.
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Comfort Keepers 2958 Limited Ln NW Ste B, Olympia, WA 98502 |
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Clothing, Food Assistance, Health services, Transportation Assistance | ||
Enterprise for Equity |
Referrals and information | We empower entrepreneurs, veterans, and people in rural areas to thrive and create financial well-being for themselves. Over the past 20 years, we’ve provided financial training, business training, business technical assistance, and microloans. We support people who are interested in starting or growing a small business, in order to create income for themselves and their families. In this way, we build communities in the many counties in Washington that we serve. We serve individuals living in or who have businesses in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pierce (agriculture) Grays Harbor, Pacific, Clallam, Wahkiakum and Jefferson Counties in Washington. Veterans: All programs are FREE and available to Veterans in Washington State thanks to funding from the WA State Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Federal Surplus | Department of Enterprise Services (wa.gov) |
The Small Business Association has released proposed regulations to implement the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 and is currently seeking public comment. Comments must be received by March 23, 2020. See the proposed rules for more information. See Frequently Asked Questions about the act. About the actOn April 16, 2018, the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018, (S.2679), was introduced to amend the Small Business Act directing the SBA to give access to and manage the distribution of U.S.- owned surplus property, pursuant to a memorandum of agreement between the SBA, the General Services Administration (GSA), and the head of the state agency for surplus properties, to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. |
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SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices |
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Starting a business in Washington State |
This is a road map for opening a business in the state of Washington. There are eight steps in the road map but not all of them will apply to your business. We recommend you read through all steps in this road map before applying for your business license. You can download the Road Map as a PDF file if you prefer that format.
Here are the 8 steps:
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US Small Business Association (SBA) |
The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. |
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Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC) 1437 S. Jackson Street, Suite 201, Seattle, WA |
Counseling, Referrals and information | The Veteran Business Outreach Program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC). |
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Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
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Counseling, Referrals and information | The Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship (VIBE) provides military veterans, and military spouses the education, resources, and supportive environment to use their natural inclinations and skills to innovate and create their own professional lanes through entrepreneurship. VIBE, taps into several Washington regional assets—motivated veterans, a supportive community, a university setting—with the goal of supporting students as they learn about entrepreneurship and turn their ideas into viable businesses. |
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VOSB & SDVOSB Verification |
Get Verified to do Business with VA Get verified through the Vets First Verification Program to participate in the Veterans First Contracting Program for VA set-asides and sole-source contracts for SDVOSBs and VOSBs. |
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Washington APEX Accelerator 4220 6th AVE SE, Lacey, WA 98503 |
No cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments. |
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Washington State’s Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises 1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 150 , PO Box 41160, Olympia, WA 98501 |
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises is charged with certifying small, minority and women-owned businesses to facilitate their participation in public contracting and procurement. This is accomplished through a comprehensive certification process and education. The outcome - successful small businesses led by minorities, women and veterans help make our economy and our families more resilient, strengthening our communities and improving the quality of life for all Washingtonians. |
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African American Veterans Group 947 27th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Air & Space Forces Association |
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American Legion 322 Po Box, Reardan, WA 99029 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 908 Dale Ave, Benton City, WA 99320 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 208 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 209 Monroe St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 915 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98174 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 690 SE Barrington Dr, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 555 N Market Blvd, Chehalis, WA 98532 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 103 E 6th AVE |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 1630 So. 16th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Directions Nearby 319 S Western Ave, Tonasket, WA 9885 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 319 S Western Ave, Tonasket, WA 98855 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 206 W Franklin St, Shelton, WA 98584 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 108 N Grant St, Goldendale, WA 98620 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 4607 NE St James Rd, Vancouver, WA 98663 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 200 E Barker St, Medical Lake, WA 99022 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion 112 W 1st St, Aberdeen, WA 98520 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Grant Hodge Post 17 111 W Main St, Centralia, WA 98531 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post #149 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post #172 7898 NE Bucklin Hill Road, PO Box 10372, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 |
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American Legion Post #245 |
First, Second, and Fourth Fridays, 10am to 3pm |
Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post 150 221 Duryea St, Raymond, WA 98577 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post 163 110 1st ST N,, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
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Claims assistance, Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post 34 1029 W Sylvester St, Pasco, WA 99301 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post 43 701 Murdock St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post 66 117 6th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 98020 |
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American Legion Post 7 1688 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post 8 1101 Craig Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
Mon – Thur, Noon – 7pm Fri – Sat, Noon – 12am Sun. Noon – 6pm |
Claims assistance | ||
American Legion Post 93 793 Crescent Beach DR, East Sound, WA 98245 |
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American Legion Post 96 of Snohomish 1201 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Post, Longview 1250 12th Ave, Longview, WA 98632 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Riders Post 209 538 W Broadway Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Social Club at the Chamber of Commerce 111 S Park St. Chewelah, WA 99109 |
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Referrals and information | ||
American Legion Storm King 108 Front St, Cathlamet, WA 98612 |
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American Legion WA Post 209 538 W Broadway Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Disabled American Veterans 3675 W Lexington St, Oak Harbor, WA 98278 |
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Claims assistance, Referrals and information | ||
Disabled American Veterans 911 N 15th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 13 10121 #25-101, Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98204 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4 Vancouver 2809 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA 98665 |
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Referrals and information | ||
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 3037 Goldie Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 |
Referrals and information | |||
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5 4980 Auto Center Way Bremerton, WA 98312 |
Referrals and information | Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9am to 2pm |