Resource Guide
Looking for help growing a food business or working in the food industry? Use this guide to connect with the right resources.
Step 1: Select your goal.
Step 2: Click on the category that matches your needs.
Step 3: Read through the results and choose a local organization to help you.
Step 4: Call, email, or visit the organization for assistance.
Resource Tag: low-income
University of Washington Consulting and Business Development Center
Through the center’s programs, students build skills and gain experience in consulting and solving business challenges. The students provide valuable consulting to small businesses and non-profit organizations in underserved communities. Business owners and non-profit leaders gain access to business education that creates jobs and changes lives.
University of Washington Center for Entrepreneurship
Founded in 1991, the Buerk Center offers an exceptional curriculum, real-world experiences, and connections to the Seattle entrepreneurial community to inspire students from all majors and disciplines across campus to pursue their entrepreneurial passions.
Two Rivers CDC – Native PTAC
Native Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Native PTAC) is a free, grant funded, community resource that assists Native peoples in contracting with state, local, Federal, and Native governments within AK, ID, OR, and WA.
TRAC Associates (Tukwila)
TRAC Associates matches employers to job seekers by providing the following services: recruitment, applicant screening and testing, job readiness competencies, vocational training, job retention, career advancement and outplacement.
TRAC Associates (Seattle)
TRAC Associates matches employers to job seekers by providing the following services: recruitment, applicant screening and testing, job readiness competencies, vocational training, job retention, career advancement and outplacement.
TRAC Associates (Kent)
TRAC Associates matches employers to job seekers by providing the following services: recruitment, applicant screening and testing, job readiness competencies, vocational training, job retention, career advancement and outplacement.
The Seattle Public Library
Public library in multiple Seattle locations. Our mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.
Tacoma Community House
Tacoma Community House provides programs and services focused on education, employment, immigration, and advocacy to individuals and families.
StartZone/Highline
StartZone believes in providing reality-based, individualized services to put members on the path to owning a business that can grow and be profitable.
Startup Seattle
Powered by the City’s Office of Economic Development, StartupSeattle helps startups connect with resources.