Business Resources

While this resource guide outlines common services for businesses, we're eager to personally assist you in growing your business in Downtown Kennewick.

If you're just getting started, have general questions, or encounter obstacles, you can contact us. If you are a new business in downtown, we also have a special information page just for you with some next steps you can take to get started well and connect to downtown.

You can also find city information and business resource web links at www.Go2Kennewick.com/Business | 509-585-4200

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From creating a business plan to tax reporting responsibilities, these organizations can help you set your venture up for success and reduce financial risk.

SCORE | www.midcolumbiatricities.score.org | 509-735-1000 x235
A partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration providing mentoring, resources, templates, and tools for entrepreneurs at no charge.

Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce | www.tricityregionalchamber.com | 509-736-0510
Educational workshops, economic gardening, networking, and more.

Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | www.tchispanicchamber.com | 509-542-0933
Advancing the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, agricultural, educational, and civic welfare of the community.

Washington State Small Business Guide | www.business.wa.gov
Payroll requirements, tax responsibilities, closing a business, and more.

Small Business Development Center | www.wsbdc.org | 509-735-6222
Services are free and confidential to local business owners and managers

Starting a Business in Washington |
https://dor.wa.gov/open-business/apply-business-license
If you’re ready to start your business, you need to apply for your business license. Complete the Business Licensing Wizard to receive a list of agencies to contact, additional endorsements, and helpful tips about your business license. When you receive your business license, you’ll be assigned a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number. This number is unique to your business, and you’ll need it whenever you file your taxes or make changes to your business.

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Benton Franklin Council of Governments | www.bfcog.us | 509-943-9185
Provides economic guidance to local businesses, including loan fund programs.

Small Business Administration | www.sba.gov
A federal organization that helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses.

Impact Washington | www.impactwashington.org
A non-profit organization that helps make Washington manufacturers more globally competitive.

Washington State Department of Commerce | www.commerce.wa.gov
Provides customized services to help businesses increase sales, enter new markets, find new partners, identify and advocate legislative changes, find new funding sources, and hire and train more workers.

Craft3 | https://www.craft3.org/ | (888) 231-2170
A nonprofit that makes loans to businesses and homeowners across the Pacific Northwest. We're a nonprofit CDFI lender focused on using capital as a tool for social good by investing in businesses, individuals, and communities unable to access traditional financing.

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Business Hours

According to 2016 downtown survey data, 81% of customers prefer to shop or eat downtown on weekends.

How to Reach Them

46% of downtown customers rely on Facebook to get local event information, far exceeding any other source.

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Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership | www.historickennewick.org | 509-582-7221
Part of connecting you and your business downtown happens at our Merchant Meetings where you can talk to other downtown businesses and ask questions.

City of Kennewick Economic Development | www.Go2Kennewick.com/Business | 509-585-4258
Help businesses locate and expand, navigate city services, and connect with local resources.

Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) | www.tridec.org | 509-735-1000
Expansion, business-specific site selection and demographic assistance.

Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce | www.tricityregionalchamber.com | 509-736-0510
Educational workshops, economic gardening, networking, and more.

Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | www.tchispanicchamber.com | 509-542-0933
Advancing the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, agricultural, educational, and civic welfare of the community.

WorkSource Washington | www.worksourcewa.com | 509-734-5941
State of Washington's local provider for employment services, including workforce recruitment and screening for all types.

Business Structure | www.sos.wa.gov | 306-725-0377 | corps@sos.wa.gov
Information on establishing or changing your business structure or registered agent is available from the Secretary of State.

Washington State Microenterprise Association | www.wamicrobiz.org
Supports Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs), regional leaders that assist Washington businesses with five or fewer employees. MDOs help entrepreneurs earn more, innovate, grow, and contribute to Washington State’s economy through services such as training, technical assistance, microloans, and advocacy.

EvergreenBizLink | https://evergreenbizlink.com/
Online Resource Manager for small businesses in Washington State.

Startup365 | MyStartup365.com
This Small Business Training & Education Center is managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development & Competitiveness. The site serves as a clearinghouse for all the information and resources entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses need to achieve success, including funding sources, training and technical assistance, mentorship, education, and information.

Free Google Listing | www.gybo.com/business-gov
Help your business get found online. Visit the link above to complete your business listing with your hours, phone number, and other information, so customers can find you.

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