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SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses to grow and succeed.
The Bellingham chapter of SCORE serves clients in Whatcom and Skagit counties by offering free, confidential, face-to-face business counseling services.
SCORE has a broad spectrum of experience in areas such as retail store management, restaurant operations, commercial lending, business education, business accounting, human resource development and management, product development, manufacturing, quality systems, and information technology management.
Sustainable Connections is a nonprofit network of locally owned businesses, farms, organizations, and community leaders based in Whatcom County who are committed to the northwest region and its quality of life. Businesses in the neighboring counties of Skagit, San Juan and Island are also encouraged to join.
Our primary goal is to facilitate sustainable economic development in the community by focusing on cultivating relationships, seeking creative solutions, and striving for continuous improvement.
Sustainable Connections provides businesses with an array of benefits, including a community network, educational assistance, and market development.
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.
Our core services revolve around helping entrepreneurs translate their visions into successes, and providing them with the insight and solutions to aid in their long-term development and growth.
The Northwest Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) is a non-profit association dedicated to creating economic opportunity and jobs through innovation. The NWIRC accelerates early-stage startup companies and their rate of success through mentorship, resources, and accountability.
Although the NWIRC provides assistance to all early-stage startup companies, they have particular focus on the renewable resource technologies and active aging sectors.