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 Planning
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.
Social Venture Partners Seattle
Seeks to develop philanthropy and volunteerism to achieve positive social change in the Puget Sound region. Offers grants, portfolios, partner opportunities,
Seattle University – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
At the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center we build and nourish the entrepreneurial spirit. That means linking students with the business community.
Seattle Pacific University – Center for Applied Learning
Seattle Pacific University’s Center for Applied Learning has built strong ties to the Puget Sound business community. Its Mentor, Service Learning, Internship, and Entrepreneurship programs each provide a unique opportunity for both graduate and undergraduate students to put faith into practical action within the business world.
Self-Employment Assistance Program
SEAP is a unique opportunity for you to enter into self-employment entrepreneurial training and receive business counseling while you collect unemployment benefits.
Restaurant Success
The City of Seattle, King County, State of Washington and the restaurant community are working together to improve the regulatory experience of starting and operating restaurants in Seattle. This guide clarifies the city, county, state, and federal requirements you’ll face as you prepare for your first customers.
Pinchot University – Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
CIE's vision is that through entrepreneurship and community wealth building strategies, participants in our programs are empowered to build resilient, sustainable, and equitably shared community wealth.
North Seattle Community College
North Seattle College provides learning opportunities for a diverse group of over 14,000 students each year.
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.