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 Category: Business Finance & Funding
Mercy Corps Northwest
Non-profit organization assists low-income entrepreneurs with starting or expanding a small business or self-employment.
Jump $tart Fund
The JumpStart Fund, a non-profit microenterprise development program, was formed by the Refugee Resettlement Office in 2003 with funding from the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement. JumpStart has provided over $550,000 in micro-loans to more than 200 Puget Sound area refugees and asylees.
Highline College – Small Business Entrepreneurship Program
In this program you will develop the practical skills you need-including management, marketing, retailing and accounting-to effectively plan for and operate your small business.
Highline College – Small Business Development Center
The SBDC at Highline specializes in providing business and training services to entrepreneurs and existing businesses in order to be successful in today’s economy.
Harborstone Credit Union (Tukwila)
Harborstone is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization offering members more than financial services. We help the community by helping members save and borrow.
Harborstone Credit Union (Seattle)
Harborstone is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization offering members more than financial services. We help the community by helping members save and borrow.
Harborstone Credit Union (Kent)
Harborstone is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization offering members more than financial services. We help the community by helping members save and borrow.
Express Credit Union
Our mission is to provide affordable financial services to low- and moderate-income people; and in doing so, help them build assets and achieve financial stability.
Evergreen Business Capital
Evergreen Business Capital is a private, nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Certified Development Company (CDC), dedicated to offering business capital services that enhance small business growth in our region.
Craft3
Craft3 is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lender with a mission to strengthen economic, ecological and family resilience in Pacific Northwest communities.