SBA

Small Business Assistance for Veterans

Assistance for Businesses with a Key Employee in the Reserves or National Guard

• Reservist/National Guard Website

Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL)

Workshops and Counseling for Starting a New Business

• Bellingham
• Seattle
• Tacoma
• Fort Lewis

Workshops and Resources for Existing Businesses.

Federal Contracting Opportunities

• Central Contractor Registration
• Sub-Net

Small Business Topics and Tools

• Information on Starting a Small Business
• Business Plan and Financial Statement Templates
• Financing Options
• Local and Regulatory Information

Publications

• Small Business Management Series
• Washington State Small Business Resource Guide
• SBA's Entrepreneurial Resource Guide
• Veteran News and Newsletters
• Summary and Status of Public Law 106-50

Informational Websites for Veterans

• The Veteran Business Portal for Federal Government
• SBA Office of Veteran's Affairs
• Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
• Washington DC Department of Veterans Affairs

Mark Costello
Veteran Business Development Officer
206-553-7312, mark.costello@sba.gov