Business AssistanceResources for Whitman County Businesses
Are you a business owner looking for funding resources, property, or training opportunities? The Port of Whitman County is here to help.
The Port offers an industrial park, airport and port properties with features to match your every need. From buildable land to move-in ready facilities, we create spaces for new business to launch and existing firms to expand. We also build broadband infrastructure to ensure your business – whether you work in the remote reaches of Whitman County or the high-technology firms of Pullman – has access to fast, reliable, secure internet options.
Looking to expand your business into Whitman County? Email us at port@portwhitman.com or call us at 509-397-3791. For assistance such as business planning or grant funding, please consult one of our state and regional agency partners below. Not sure who to contact? Email Port staff at port@portwhitman.com or call us at 509-397-3791 and we will refer you to the right person.
The Washington State Department of Commerce is the primary state economic development agency and has a mission to grow and improve jobs in Washington State by championing thriving communities, a prosperous economy, and sustainable infrastructure.
The Department of Commerce is a diverse state agency with more than 100 programs that address a wide range of community and economic development objectives.
To explore how Department of Commerce might be able to assist you with starting or growing a business in Washington State, please visit choosewashington.com or contact the Spokane satellite office below.
Department of Commerce Spokane Satellite Office
10 North Post Street,
Suites 447-450, 639, 649, 650
Spokane, WA 99201
The Washington Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) is a network of business advisors, trainers, and support staff. Whitman County is served by Washington State University's SBDC advisor, Juan Garcia, who provides business advising at no cost to businesses. Washington SBDC also offers free trainings for small businesses.
Business advising can include:
- financial analyses
- cash flow management
- international trade support and strategy
- access to capital
- growth planning
- marketing and sales
- disaster planning
- cybersecurity risk management
- employer/employee issues
- and more!
Whitman County Office
1610 NE Eastgate Blvd., Suite 650
Pullman, WA 99163
Contact Business Advisor Juan Garcia by emailing juan.garcia@wsbdc.org.
Worksource WA provides an array of employment and training services to employers and their employees, including customized recruitment assistance, on-the-job training reimbursement, layoff response services, and more.
Pullman Office
1615 N.E. Eastgate Blvd.,
Bldg 1, Suite A 101
Pullman, WA 99163
Contact their Pullman office by calling (509) 339-7410 or emailing Natalie Daley at natalie.daley@esd.wa.gov.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. Washington State is a part of the Seattle District, which has office locations in Seattle and Spokane.
Small Business Administration Spokane Office
801 W. Riverside Ave.
Suite 444
Spokane, WA 99201
Contact their Spokane office by calling 509-353-2800 or setting up an appointment.
Business Financing Resources
- Washington Small Business Credit Initiative: multiple lending and investment programs for small businesses in Washington State.
- Clearwater Economic Development Association: loans for southeastern Washington businesses not eligible for other forms of financing; maximum $250,000. Call 208-746-0015 for more details and eligibility.
- Craft3: loans for Pacific Northwest businesses not eligible for other forms of financing; amount varies.
- Business Impact NW: loans for underbanked entrepreneurs across Washington State, particularly women, people of color, and veterans.
- Rural Opportunities Loan Fund: startup, expansion, and working capital loans for eastern Washington businesses not eligible for traditional financing.
