501 Commons provides 30+ consulting and support services to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes and subsectors (take a look at our clients). We serve nonprofits, educational organizations, and government agencies anywhere in the United States. Consulting and "back-office" services include: Technology, data systems, finance, management consulting, human resources, leadership development, and more. Use the Request for Assistance Form to let us know how we can help. Nonprofit Advisory Services are FREE: Use the Request for Assistance Form to tell us if you need general guidance on a nonprofit topic or a referral to a recommended service provider.
AWBI's Workforce Portal is the premier connection point for Washington State's employers who are looking to recruit the best talent of the next generation as well as students looking for the next education advancement that is the best match for their needs. Workforce-based learning benefits both employers and students.
For students it provides hands-on work experience, an opportunity to network with professionals in one's field of interest, and a chance to explore career options and develop transferable skills. Work-based learning opportunities can reduce direct recruiting costs. A student-turned-employee will already be ahead of the learning curve in understanding your company's culture. There are free tools and a toolkit available on this website as well.
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GSI is an organization that works on behalf of the Spokane County communities to build the economy. As a business development organization, they assist businesses and municipalities across the region by providing a variety of resources to support greater business growth. Their talent network includes Teach the Teachers, Business After School and the Internship Network.
GSI is the state-designated economic development lead for Spokane County as selected by County Commissioners and the Washington State Department of Commerce. In this capacity, they work at the local, state and federal levels to advocate for projects that enhance the region and address regulatory issues that are favorable for the business community. The City of Spokane Valley partners with GSI on many levels from legislative priorities to economic development strategies.
The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is an economic development and community vitality partner with the City of Spokane Valley. The Chamber is a member-based organization focused on advocacy in community initiatives that serve the common good, member programs that deliver topics of relevance, and opportunities to engage businesses.
The Chamber serves members throughout the Greater Spokane Valley including the cities of Spokane Valley, Millwood and Liberty Lake and unincorporated areas of Spokane County. Chamber membership is available to any business, organization or retiree that has a business presence in the Spokane Valley regardless of their geographic origin.
The City sits on numerous Chamber committees, partners on community initiatives, collaborates on safety concerns and business growth strategies and provides a cohesive voice for community vitality.
Impact Washington provides value-driven improvement solutions to Washington small and medium-sized businesses, helping them compete and grow.
Impact Washington is affiliated with the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and is part of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program. They have recently launched a new free Supplier Scouting and Matching Services tool available if you need a new supplier.
Impact Washington works with manufacturers to identify their unique challenges and opportunities to make it more profitable and a better place to work. They focus on creating value and strengthening manufacturers’ competitiveness by boosting growth, and productivity, reducing costs, and increasing capacity through customized, hands-on solutions and implementation. They also provide access to both Washington state and federal grants.
LaunchPad Inland Northwest is a professional development organization that strategically connects, mentors and inspires all people to learn more, do more and achieve more.
The organization offers several “communities” to engage with including real estate, architecture, engineering, and construction; social, NGO, non-profit, education, and government; start-ups and entrepreneurs; energy, agriculture, and natural resources; information, software, communication, and digital technology; aerospace and manufacturing; health and life sciences.
The City of Spokane Valley is a LaunchPad Northwest partner helping to bring relevant topics, connections and events to businesses of all sizes within our city.
Startup 365, Washington’s Small Business Training & Education Center, is all about giving entrepreneurs and business owners a competitive advantage. Starting a business is hard, but running one can be even harder. There are so many things you have to know, from the endless paperwork and reporting to finding customers who not only want what you’re selling but will tell others to buy from you too.
This site contains a lot of lessons learned. Successful business owners from all walks of life share their stories, successes and occasionally, boneheaded mistakes, all with the hope that you can build your business faster and better as a result.
NIMA connects manufacturers to regional resources and global opportunities. NIMA brings together advanced manufacturers and strategic partners along the Northwest I-90 Corridor to accelerate growth, drive innovation, attract and develop talent, and improve the economic vitality of the region.
NIMA creates opportunities to engage with peers, suppliers, and resource providers to develop powerful partnerships, gain insights, and share ideas that drive businesses forward. NIMA is a member-supported organization. NIMA offers membership in the association health trust, which provides individual employees with a variety of discounts and benefits, discounts at all NIMA events and saves businesses and organizations money through other NIMA-negotiated discounts.
SCORE Spokane801 W. Riverside Drive, #444
Spokane, WA 99201
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Learn More SCORE provides free and confidential one-on-one business counseling by phone, email and in person in eastern Washington. SCORE can provide counseling for planning and execution for every business stage. The website features resources, templates, workshops, mentors and roadmaps to imagine, plan, launch, manage and grow a business.
The SBA Inland NW office provides help with services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. They can connect you to partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. The SBA has programs to help plan, launch, manage, and grow a business.
The SBA office and website offer local assistance and information about funding programs, federal contracting, and learning platforms (live and virtual), They offer access to community navigators, Veterans Business Development Officers that help veteran entrepreneurs find programs and training, and Regional Innovation Clusters, which are networks of businesses and other organizations that work together to maximize their strengths and resources, allowing them to compete on a larger scale.
