Resource Links to Support Your Business
Local Resources
Government
Bellingham City – If you are operating with in the Bellingham city limit this is an excellent resource.
Small Business Development Center – The SBDC can help you develop solutions to your business problems. The professionals at the SBDC have experience with small businesses and the issues they face.
Whatcom County – County information and resources.
Washington State – Website resources, laws and department websits.
Event Calendars
Bellingham Herald – Community calendar.
Bellingham.net Online - Community information portal: This site allows individuals or organizations post their events.
Bellingham/Whatcom Convention Center and Visitor's Bureau Calendar of Events – They allow community postings with these restrictions. Events must be open to the public, occur in Whatcom County and be of specific interest to local residents and visitors.
Whatcom Nonprofits.org – A community calendar design to support local nonprofits.
Western Washington University Calendar of Events – Find out what is happing at WWU.
Whatcom Chamber of Commerce Events – See the current Chamber events.
Public Library – Check out what is happening at the library.
Private
Sustainable Connections - Sustainable Connections is a business network establishing and supporting a local living economy that sustains itself, our community and a healthy environment.
Chamber of Commerce - Your Chamber provides a diverse array of services to members and the community
Port of Bellingham - A diverse countywide port operating transportation terminals, marinas, real estate developments, public parks and trails, environmental stewardship programs and economic development services.
Better Business Bureau - The Better Business Bureau is a private, not-for-profit organization that aids consumers and businesses by supplying reports on the reliability of companies and charities.
Media
Bellingham Business Journal – Monthly publication
Bellingham Herald – Local daily publication
Bellingham Weekly - Bellingham Weekly is distributed without charge in Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties.
Echo – The Echo is published every Friday and distributed to 50,000 readers in Skagit & Whatcom Counties.
Organic Press – Organic Press distributes 12,000 each month to locations throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, and a growing presence to points within Island County and the peninsula.
Whatcom Independent - Your local, independent news source for Whatcom County.
Whatcom Transit Authority – Local bus system: Interested in advertising on our buses? For more information on commercial and non-profit rates please contact:
Dex - Yellow pages directory
Super Pages – Yellow pages directory
KUGS - Bellingham (Whatcom) WA US. college/alternative (Western Washington University)
KZAZ|r.KRFA-91.7 NPRNorthwest Public R. - Bellingham (Whatcom) WA US.. public/classical (Washington State University)
KISM - Bellingham (Whatcom) WA US.. classic rock
KMRE-LP - Bellingham (Whatcom) WA US.. community
KAFE - Bellingham (Whatcom) WA US.. ac
KWPZ - Praise 106.5 - Lynden (Whatcom) WA US.. religious
KARI - Blaine (Whatcom) WA US.. religious
KGMI - Bellingham (Whatcom) WA US.. news/talk
KPUG - ESPN - Bellingham (Whatcom) WA US.. sports
KRPI|r.KVRI-1600 Radio India - Ferndale (Whatcom) WA US.. music/news/talk Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, English
KVRI - Radio India - Blaine (Whatcom) WA US.. music/news/talk Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, English
PRWeb - The recognized leader in online news and press release distribution service for small and medium-sized businesses and corporate communications.
National Resources
Government
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - A guide for small businesses.
Employment Law Guide - This guide covers laws and regulations regarding wages and hours of work, safety and health standards, pension and benefit plans, federal contracts, and more. Useful for employers and employees in setting and understanding company polices and practices.
Energy Star for Small Business - This EPA site offers tips to small businesses on reducing energy costs.
EPA 's Small Business Gateway - A source of information on environmental information, saving money and EPA rules and regulations.
Minority Business Development Agency - MBDA, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, encourages the creation, growth and expansion of minority-owned businesses in the United States.
Online Listing of Women's Business Centers - Each center provides assistance and/or training in finance, management, marketing, procurement and the Internet, as well addressing specialized topics such as home-based businesses, corporate executive downsizing and welfare-to-work. All provide individual business counseling and access to the SBA's programs and services; a number are also intermediaries for the SBA's MicroLoan and Loan Prequalification programs.
SBA's Office of International Trade - OIT provides a variety of resources for small businesses looking to expand their business through exporting.
SCORE - SCORE provides small business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics. SCORE can help to develop effective business plans and create strategies for business growth.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - A guide to help small businesses understand how to raise capital and comply with the federal securities laws.
Small Business Administration (SBA) - SBA provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses.
Small Business Start Up Kit - Is entrepreneurship for you? This SBA tool kit is a good starting place is to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as the owner and manager of a small business and direct you to sources of assistance.
Tax Info for Business - They give you plans to follow on retirement benefits for your employees, information on "exempt" organizations, information on starting your own business from their point of view, and a nice list of links to the most requested tax publications for businesses.
Young Entrepreneur Online Guide to Business - U.S. Small Business Administration website for young entrepreneurs who want to start, run or grow their own businesses.
Private
All-Biz.com Network - A resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs, it provides topical information, access to experts in all business disciplines, management tools, promotional programs, business related products and services and Internet related functions to help business owners and entrepreneurs expand and manage their companies.
AllBusiness.com- AllBusiness.com is a Web portal for small and growing businesses, withhow-to articles, forms, agreements, questions-and-answers, solutions and services.
American Small Business Association - ASBA provides information on office, travel and medical benefits.
Best Banks for Small Business- Good places to turn to for loans. Updated annually by Entrepreneur.com
Better Business Bureau -A Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a private, non-profit organization that provides a variety of services and programs to assist consumers and businesses. Two areas that generate the greatest interest are the BBB’s reports on companies, and complaint handling.
Bplans.com - Offers planning tips as well as sample business and marketing plans.
Business Know-How - Resources on money and finance, business plans, associations and selling to government.
Business Owner's Toolkit - Use the information in The SOHO Guidebook to answer your business, tax, and legal questions and to get practical tips that will help you work smarter, save money, and stay in compliance with the law.
BusinessFinance.com - Need info on obtaining funds? This site has information on loan programs, preferred and certified lenders, micro loans and business investment companies.
Digital-Women - A place to gather resources, business, sales and marketing tips, home business ideas, and to network with other business women and women owned businesses.
ENTERWeb - Is an "information gateway" with sources of information on finance, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and the economy.
Entrepreneur.com - Provides articles, information, and advice on home businesses, franchises, start-ups, marketing, money, and business opportunities.
eVenturing - An online information resource for entrepreneurs and supporters of entrepreneurship.
Fambiz.com - Has resources for family business executives and owners.
Federal Access - is a government contracts solution center for small businesses. Here, you will find information about services, resources, and business development programs to assist your small business enter and compete effectively in the multi-billion dollar Federal procurement sector.
Find Law Small Business Center - Provides tips on taxes, writing contract and other legal issues.
Inc.com - Provides tips on starting a business and developing a business plan to finance and capital, and professional development.
Minority Business Entrepreneur (MBE) - A bimonthly publication for and about minority and women business owners.
National Business Association (NBA) - A non-profit organization, it looks to support and educate the small business community and the self-employed.
Small Business Development Center - The SBDC National Information Clearinghouse provides research support to Small Business Development Centers and has information of interest to the small business planner. Information Pathfinders leads to guides to rural business, research companies, and a Spanish language guide to searching the Internet. Internet Resources has links in more than twenty categories, from start-ups and buying/selling a business to e-commerce and employee and tax information.
Smallbiz.com - Links to sources on the internet for the entrepreneur.
Small Business Info from PageWise -many articles on how to start and run a small business.
The Small Business Knowledge Base - A resource of small business information, it contains guides and worksheets you can use to manage your small business.