Mason County is home to a vibrant entrepreneur and small business community. With that comes a rich support structure serving all sectors. Whether you’re launching your first startup, seeking financing, or planning for expansion, we and our partners have tools to help you succeed.
Access to capital
The EDC can connect businesses with financing solutions to help pay for business expansion, fund equipment purchases, buy a building, etc. Any business looking to start or grow in Mason County should contact us for information.
One unique program is available through the Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Seattle-based Community Sourced Capital, created Fund Local to help businesses get up to $50,000 in loans, interest free.
Mentoring
The EDC facilitates mentoring by connecting new business owners with experienced ones. These business professionals can help entrepreneurs and startups move more quickly to the next stage while avoiding some of the common pitfalls associated with growth and expansion. We also offer a variety of tools and resources business owners need to learn and grow.
Education and training
The EDC works with local partners to provide education and training programs for entrepreneurs, business owners and executives. This is based on the successful business model of an entrepreneurship program developed by Avista Utilities in concert with the community college which enrolled 75 students and led to 20 businesses being launched.
This business builder course is valuable for anyone thinking about starting a business OR anyone who has been in business but needs to sharpen their business skills in order to be more productive and profitable. These classes are interesting, interactive and packed with meaningful information.
Your Washington PTAC Advisor team can help you FIND, BID ON and WIN government contracts. Learn more about your local advisor by visiting the About Us tab above. Or visit our Event Page to find local FREE workshops in your area!
Mason County and Washington State is committed to helping its small businesses grow. One way to do that is to help business leaders get over the inevitable hump that occurs in the second stage of a company’s life. And that’s what the Mason County and Washington State Economic Gardening program is designed to do.
Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs in your community.
The Washington Small Business Development Center is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington State University and other Washington Institutions of higher education and economic development organizations. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA.
We support entrepreneurs who want to explore starting a business or grow and strengthen their existing small to medium sized business.
We offer low-cost services across the State of Washington.
We provide comprehensive training and counseling on a variety of business topics.
Human resources is probably one of the more complicated aspects of running a small business. The complexities of working with people don’t fit nicely on a spreadsheet. Yet HR is incredibly important; employee salaries and benefits make up a huge chunk of your operating expenses.
Guide to starting, expanding, or closing a business in Washington State including tax obligation, payroll requirements, and other obligations and resources.
