Business Resources

Local Resources

• Whitman County
  
• Port of Whitman County
  
• Palouse Economic Development Council
  • PEDC Business Startup Information
    • Starting a Business in Whitman County
    • Consider Business Basics
    • The Business Plan
    • Business Plan Basics
      
• Jennifer Snead, Economic Development Specialist

State Resources

• Access Washington
  
• Washington State Library Government Information
  
• Labor and Industries
  
  • Minimum Wage
    
  • Prevailing Wage
    
  • Construction Compliance & Contractor Registration
    
• Department of Licensing
  
  • Business Licensing
    
  • Washington Licensing Information
    Provides specific contact information for proper licensing with state and local governments based on type of business.
    
  • Professional Licensing
    
  • Master Business Application
    
• Department of Revenue
  
• Employment Security
  
  • Employer Information
    
• Office of Trade & Economic Development
  
  • Small Business Resources
    A useful site with direct links and information on how to start a business in Washington State.
    
• Secretary of State
  
  • Corporations & LLC Registration
    
• Small Business Development Centers
  
• Washington Manufacturing Services

Federal Resources

• IRS Small Businesses/Self-Employed Business Resource
  
• Small Business Administration
  • Spokane Office