Client Resources
Resources for Business Owners
Whether you’re growing your business or just getting started, RVCDF offers tools and resources to help you move forward. Explore trusted partner links, funding opportunities, and programs designed to support your next step.
Your Local Partners
Find support and guidance from local & national organizations committed to helping small businesses succeed:
- Seattle Office of Economic Development – Explore programs, funding, and technical support for small businesses
- City of Seattle Accounting and Business Consulting Program – Receive up to 10 hours of free one-on-one financial and business counseling
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Access federal programs, training, and financing options
- SCORE Greater Seattle – Connect with experienced mentors and business workshops
- Urban League – Capital Readiness Initiative – Get coaching, strategy support, and funding guidance
- Business Impact NW – Access flexible funding, training, and coaching for underbanked entrepreneurs
- Seattle Public Library Business and Nonprofit Service – Use free research tools, classes, and expert help to grow your business
Starting Your Business
Want to launch your business, or just make sure you’ve covered all the essentials?
Check out the Seattle Office of Economic Development’s Small Business Checklist or read their Small Business Handbook for your one-stop guide on getting your business started in Seattle.
Local Grant Opportunities
Looking for funding to help your business grow? These local programs offer financial support for projects and community impact:
Capital Access Program (CAP)
RVCDF is proud to partner with the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development to make business lending more accessible.
Through the Capital Access Program (CAP), qualifying borrowers can have up to 20% of their RVCDF loan paid down, freeing up capital to reinvest and grow.
Learn More or contact Bob Luciano, Director of Community Planning & Development, at bluciano@rvcdf.org
Washington SBDC
The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a statewide network offering no-cost, one-on-one advising to entrepreneurs and small business owners who are looking to start, grow, or transition their business.
Through a new partnership with RVCDF, SBDC now has an on-site advisor available to support local business owners. Meet Supo Techagumthorn, a Business Advisor with experience in technology, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. Supo helps clients navigate challenges, explore growth strategies, and connect with trusted resources to move their businesses forward.
SBDC services are by appointment only.
To get started or request an appointment, please email supo@wsu.edu
Learn more about the Washington SBDC and their statewide network of advisors at wsbdc.org
Supercharge Your Business
RVCDF provides access to free business assistance with Initiate, an online learning platform.
Topics are focused on the areas that matter most: Starting a business, Money, Marketing & Management.
Initiate and RVCDF will provide a variety of tools and learning opportunities as well as expert advice to entrepreneurs like you – from beginners to experienced business owners.
How Initiate Can Help
- Provides practical resources around the essentials: Startup, Money, Marketing and Management
- Get access to over 100 actionable guides, templates, calculators and videos to help your business
- Search for specific resources, or take a bundled resource course
- Track your own progress
Get Started With Initiate
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