Additional
Start-Up Support Resources
Empower your Start-Up Journey
Explore other resources available for Yakima County Entrepreneurs, including coaching, financial support, and personalized guidance to launch and grow your business.
Suppose you are starting a business in the Yakima Valley or considering entrepreneurial ventures. You’ll discover a variety of helpful resources available: The YCDA Business Intake Form aims to streamline our assistance process, enabling us to better grasp your unique business needs and offer tailored guidance. You can reach out to YCDA’s Bilingual Business Development Manager or Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Certified Advisor. The form is divided into three different phases; choose the one that best fits your needs.
Trusted Resource Partners for Business Success
VIZIONS:
Providing business assistance since 1991. With a mission to encourage community development through self-employment opportunities for low-income entrepreneurs.
- Business assistance and plan development
- Credit Coaching
- Review of personal & business financials
- Financial fitness on how to build assets
- Educational business seminars
For additional information contact: Vizions
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA):
The US Department of Agriculture operates a Business and Industry Guarantee program similar to the SBA 7A Program.
The USDA guarantees 60-80 percent of eligible bank loans made to farmers, coops, rural businesses, nonprofits, and tribal governments. Loan proceeds can be used for working capital and fixed assets.
For additional information contact: USDA
OIC:
Economic development and career training agency. Providing resources to start-ups and existing businesses to help you navigate the challenges and complexities of the business world.
- In-person/virtual education and counseling
- Over-the-phone coaching
- Business plan development
- Business workshops
- Budget & credit coaching
For additional information contact: OIC