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Government Affairs

Acting as a strong advocate for our business community is a core function of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber multiplies the voice of its 700 members even further by joining with other business advocacy organizations to propose, advocate on behalf of and support government policies and procedures that enhance our businesses' ability to succeed in an increasingly competitive landscape. The Joint Government Affairs Committee of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce issues an annual Legislative Report Card that tracks and reports on Washington State legislators' support for business-supported legislation. Before each legislative session the committee proposes a legislative agenda that represents our members' business, job creation/retention, and economic development goals. This agenda is approved by the respective Chambers' boards of directors and is presented to our elected state representatives. During session the joint committee lobbies on behalf of bills deemed important for business and tracks how legislators vote on those bills. The Report Card, issued at the close of each legislative session, summarizes that activity and progress toward our goals.

Access to Capital

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Investigate these resources if you are seeking capital to grow your business in the Snohomish County area.

Small Business Administration
Financing alternatives available to business

Community Capital Development
Financing alternatives available to business

Washington State Office of Trade and Economic Development
Directory of Financial Resources

Entreworld Finances
Articles on sources of financing

AngelDeals.com
Directories of Funding Sources

National Federation of Independent Business
Articles on business banking, cash flow, credit cards and lines of credit.

Business Organizations

Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, Business Resource Center

Small Business Development Center at Edmonds Community College
Business development services providing a full-range of professional assistance, including workshops, business counseling, e-commerce assessment and innovation evaluation.

Snohomish County Economic Development Council
A private, nonprofit organization that collaborates with businesses, citizens and government to support and develop Snohomish County as a strong economic force. Provides business assistance services, including assistance obtaining government contracts, market evaluation and export and trade assistance.

Northwest Washington's Women's Business Center
Helps guide women entrepreneurs to successfully start, grow and sustain their own businesses through training courses, workshops, industry specific courses, loan programs and professional one-on-one business counseling.

Small Business Administration
Provides counseling, financing, government contracting, procurement and other development assistance to small businesses.

SCORE, Service Core of Retired Executives
Provides counseling services to small business.

Community Capital Development
Provides assistance in creating business plans, researching potential markets and marketing ideas, discussing management issues with experienced counselors and business assistance providers, and applying for small business loans.

Washington State Office of Trade and Economic Development
As part of the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED), works to enhance and promote sustainable economic vitality throughout the state.

Legal Resources

Nolo Law for All
Site for legal research on a wide variety of issues. Oriented toward the layman.

Find Law for the Public

Site for legal research on a wide variety of issues. Oriented toward the layman.

Microsoft bCentral Law Center

Business legal research center.

Employment Law Information Network
Information for human resource professionals who specialize in employee relations and for lawyers concentrating in employment law.

Managing & Growing your Business

Small Business Administration
Information about financing alternatives available to business and a wide library of small business support tools.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Articles on bookkeeping, employees, financing, office management and taxes.

Quicken Learning Center
Free articles and advice on starting and growing a business.

Yahoo! Small Business
Resources for small businesses.

National Federation of Independent Business
Links to business tools, information and research.

U. S. Business Advisor
Information and services provided to business by the U.S. government. Includes resources from SBA and 60 other federal organizations.

Northwest Entrepreneur Network
Resources for entrepreneurs.

U.S. Dept of Labor, SIC Listings
Standard Industrial Classification Code Listings, a classification system for identifying industry group. Helpful in identifying the industry you operate in. Financial and operating statistics available from RMA Statement Studies, below, by industries using this classification system.

NAICS: North American Industry Classification System
North American Industry Classification System has replaced the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. NAICS will reshape the way we view our changing economy.

RMA Annual Statement Studies
The only source of financial ratio benchmarks derived directly from more than 150,000 statements of financial institution borrowers and prospects.

U.S. Post Office Zip Codes

Management Services

The Everett Area Chamber offers administrative support services for organizations throughout the area. Based on fees for service, support can include everything from clerical services and event management to bookkeeping and sales services. Using the Chamber's strong back-office infrastructure saves other organizations the expense and management issues of providing these services themselves: Among organizations currently taking advantage of these services are Leadership Snohomish County , SCCIT (Snohomish County's Committee for Improved Transportation) and the Business Alliance for Snohomish County

Technology Associations

Technology Alliance
Statewide consortium of business and community leaders dedicated to Washington's economic success. A leading voice in the State on issues and policies surrounding the technology sector.
Washington Technology Center
WTC stimulates growth in the state by helping Washington companies develop commercially viable technology.

More than half the companies helped since 1983 have had less than 100 employees.

Real Estate

Washington State Center for Real Estate Research
The Center provides research and educational tools to real estate licensees, offers relevant services to practitioners in related businesses and keeps consumers informed about important real estate issues.

Buying a House, MSN
Find and compare homes in your area.

HUD on your Side. Consumer Information
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development information on buying and selling a home.

The Real Estate Library
Essential resources for Real Estate professionals, buyers, sellers, and those seeking information on the Internet.