Resources
Access to Capital Directory
The Access to Capital Directory is a curated database designed to help entrepreneurs learn about sources of funding, including equity, debt and grant capital, with a special focus on CDFIs supported by Bank of America and organizations supporting under-served entrepreneurs.
Evergreen BizLink
Evergreen BizLink is a supportive platform that connects entrepreneurs to a network of Washington State resource partners to foster innovation, growth, and prosperity.
Powered by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA), in collaboration with the WA State Department of Commerce, the founding partners of Evergreen BizLink include the Small Business Administration (SBA), Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Washington Main Street and Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA).
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The STEP grant program has helped thousands of small businesses obtain grants and find customers in the international marketplace since 2011. Through awards to U.S. states and territories, STEP helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets.
Human-Centered Design Toolbox
Our Human-Centered Design Toolbox is a set of Creative-Commons licensed templates to aid in developing products, processes, and services that put people at the the center of the design process.