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King County business assistance
Information about how the Office of Economic Opportunity and Creative Economy (OEOCE) and their partners help small businesses in King County.
Does OEOCE provide small business support services?
OEOCE does not directly provide small business support services, but rather partners with other King County agencies and external organizations that provide these services.
A primary partner that provides these services is the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce/King County ADO. If you are the owner or operator of a small business that is interested in assistance, please visit the Seattle Chamber of Commerce economic development hub.
Does OEOCE provide cash grants to small businesses?
King County/OEOCE does not typically provide cash grants to private entities. The Washington State Constitution bars this type of activity by state and local governments, except where “a public interest is primarily served.”
One exception was the COVID-19 pandemic, when this prohibition was temporarily waived. During that time period, OEOCE administered numerous one-time, federally funded emergency relief contracts.
We recommend researching local grant-makers for small businesses.
For example:
Other entities may provide grants and loans in your location.
For example:
- Washington State Department of Commerce
- Washington State Business Guidance
- Your city’s business development office/team