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.
Results
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-King County Public Health (Federal Way)
The health department focuses on prevention of disease through sanitation, safe food and water, proper disposal of waste, and more.
Seattle-King County Public Health (Seattle)
The health department focuses on prevention of disease through sanitation, safe food and water, proper disposal of waste, and more.
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.
State of Washington Business Licensing Service
A program of the Washington State Department of Revenue, Business Licensing Service (BLS) helps you to register your business with the state and several cities. BLS registers businesses, renews licenses, and provides related services for businesses.
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.
Ventures
Ventures Food Business Incubator Program empowers individuals with limited resources and unlimited potential to improve their lives through small business ownership.
Washington Small Business Development Center (Everett)
SBDCs have been helping Washington businesses achieve their full potential for more than 30 years through expert business advice, comprehensive research, and reliable assessments.
Washington Small Business Development Center (Seattle)
The Washington Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) is a network of business advisors, trainers, and support staff who operate from Washington State University, Western Washington University, several of the state’s community and technical colleges, and selected economic development agencies.
Washington Small Business Development Center (South Seattle)
The Washington Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) is a network of business advisors, trainers, and support staff who operate from Washington State University, Western Washington University, several of the state’s community and technical colleges, and selected economic development agencies.
Washington State Department of Agriculture
The Washington State Department of Agriculture serves the people of Washington by supporting the agricultural community and promoting consumer and environmental protection.
Washington State Department of Revenue
The Washington State Department of Revenue's mission is to fairly and efficiently collect revenues and administer programs to fund public services and advocate sound tax policy.
Washington State Microenterprise Association
The Washington State Microenterprise Association’s mission is to strengthen economic development systems that support the growth of strong and effective Microenterprise Development Organizations.
Washington Women’s Business Center
The Washington Women's Business Center offers business counseling, technical assistance, and training on a wide variety of topics.