BUSINESS
Supporting Local Businesses
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Education
Certificate in Small Business Management
Clark College offers online and in-person Small Business Management courses.
Small Business Classes
Small business courses are offered by Clark College’s Continuing Education Program.
Clark College Business Administration Course Offerings
Learn how to own, operate, or manage a small business through Clark College’s Business Administration program.
SCORE Vancouver
SCORE Vancouver offers free business mentoring and monthly workshops and events for small businesses. Free and confidential business advice is offered online and in-person.
Mentoring & Business Support
WSUV Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program (MAP)
MAP works with businesses in the Portland metropolitan area to track a business’s financial, market and organizational capabilities. MAP helps you plan and grow your business.
Business Connect
Looking for resources for your business but don’t know where to start? Access Business Connect and we will connect you with the right people for your business needs.
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber offers a variety of small business resources, including free technical assistance. Services include business start-up, business expansion, development of business plans and bookkeeping, referral to other business resources, and more.
Running a Business
How to Obtain Your Federal Tax ID
Information on how to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, which is used to identify a business entity.
SBA Loans & Grants
Small Business Administration offers business loan and grant resources. Check out how you can expand your business.
Clark Creativity Support
Need help with business planning, grant writing, or marketing? Check out this volunteer run organization that supports Clark County’s creative community!
Clark County Green Business Program
Environmentally conscious program that offers resources and onsite assistance to support local business goals to operate efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and receive Green Business certification.