The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Western Washington University´s College of Business and Economics offers free, confidential business consulting services and support to existing small businesses in Whatcom County. We can help you develop solutions for your business problems. Some of the services offered through the SBDC are:

• Help with creation of business plans.
• Development of marketing strategies.
• Loan package development and access to capital/financing.
• Financial and cost analysis.
• Business Valuation
• Problem Solving and CEO Roundtables.

The SBDC also offers secondary research that can help your company plan for the future, adjust to changes in the marketplace and identify problem areas.

The Small Business Development Center is funded by Western Washington University´s College of Business and Economics, the Small Business Administration, the Port of Bellingham, the City of Bellingham, and through client and community donations. It is part of a statewide network of SBDCs.

View our extensive business resources online, or contact us for more information.