Best Small Business Resources in the Wenatchee Area
Starting a business is a life-changing experience. Washington has dozens of great resources to help entrepreneurs get started. Our team researched and vetted organizations in the Wenatchee area and compiled our list of recommended resources in this article.
You can also read our guide to starting a business in Washington.
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Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Offers Free Service
Description
Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council is a charitable organization that mainly serves low or moderate income residents in Chelan and Douglas Counties. Among their programs, they have a workshop series for small business startups that covers business planning and market research, among many other topics. The workshop series is free and offers over 80 hours of instruction.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
620 Lewis St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-662-6156 x 262
vickim@cdcac.org
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON - THU: 8 am - 5 pm
FRI: 8 pm - 4 pm
Leavenworth Community Work Space
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Description
Leavenworth Community Work Space is a place for professionals, freelancers, entrepreneurs to gather and work. Memberships are flexible and offer private desks and flexible monthly passes to accommodate different work styles. Members have 24/7 access to the office space and receive discounts on room reservations. Contact info for current members is listed on their webpage for networking purposes.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Wenatchee Public Library
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Offers Free Service
Accepts Walks In
Description
The Wenatchee Public Library system has print resources available to members that can assist with market research or business plan creation.
Restrictions
A library card may be required to access certain amenities.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
310 Douglas St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-662-5021
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Wenatchee SBDC
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Offers Free Service
Description
The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Wenatchee SCORE
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Offers Free Service
Description
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth