Small Business Assistance for Veterans

Assistance for Businesses with a Key Employee in the Reserves or National Guard
    - Fact Sheet PDF
    - 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
    - Federal Contracting Opportunities/Solicitations  
    - 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
    - Western Washington Resource Guide PDF
    - 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


Roger Hopkins
Veteran Business Development Officer
206-553-7082; roger.hopkins@sba.gov