Counseling and Training Resources

SCORE HOTLINE:

Pasco 509.547.0511 xt. 3139
or
Southeastern Washington
Business Information Center
2710 University Drive
Richland 509.372.7142
or
West Richland Area
Chamber of Commerce
6102 W. Van Giesen
West Richland 509.967.0521

(Service Corps Of Retired Executives) is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide and is a resource partner with the US Small Business Administration (SBA).  Counselors provide one-on-one counseling in leading the small business owners to develop personalized plan of action, which assists in the selecting the right choices for the business.  Counseling is available at the any of the local Chamber of Commerce offices or the Southeastern Washington Business Information Center.

Small Business
Development Center (SBDC)
1600 N. 20th Ave
Pasco 509.547.0511 xt. 3137

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers the Small Business Development Center Program to provide management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. Locally, the program is a cooperative effort of the Washington State University, Columbia Basin College and TRIDEC. The program enhances economic development by providing small businesses with management and technical assistance.

Washington Manufacturing Services TRIDEC
901 N. Colorado
Kennewick 509.735.1000

The Washington Manufacturing Service (WMS) enhances the competitiveness and profitability of Benton County and Franklin County Manufacturers.  If you want your company to be more productive and efficient, and to be better able to face the challenges of the future, WMS can provide technical and business solutions.

The 4th Annual Fedex SmartMap Expo is October 3-4, 2007 at the Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, WA. This event is the only business-to-business event for manufacturers in Eastern WA. The "Manufacturer of the Year Award" and the Export Achievement Award will be presented at the TRIDEC Manufacturing Appreciation Luncheon. Click here for additional information and registration.

Washington State agencies provide workshops for new business owners and small business owners to help:

• understand their tax reporting responsibilities
• contractors learn about safety requirements
• public works contracting and record keeping
• risk management to reduce claims costs
• and marketing your business to the State