Business Resources
Regional Information
Washington State Department of Commerce
2009 Guide for Small Business in Washington State
This online small business guide provides personalized access for small business owners to find resources across the state to help their company develop and grow - and to support the culture of Innovation in our state.
Certificate of Occupancy Q and As, City of Bellingham Permit Center
Access Washington
The official Washington State government Website. This is the main portal to a variety of state offices and Web sites.
Doing Business in Washington State
State of Washington business Web site
Bellingham MSA Occupations and Wages
Search for wage data for Bellingham area jobs.
Bellingham Whatcom Economic Development Council
Economic Development Council for Whatcom County.
Census Bureau Demographics for Whatcom County
This is a U.S. Census Bureau State and County QuickFacts site. The site can provide demographics for both Whatcom County and the small cities.
City of Bellingham
The site contains links to all the major city departments as well as many useful business information and links to area resources.
City of Blaine
City of Nooksack
City of Sumas
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED)
CTED and Washington State have many resources available for businesses and communities. This is a main portal for access to all of CTED's resources.
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry
TAG (Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington)
TAG connects technology businesses to resources by offering educational programs, networking opportunities and other business services to the technology sector and its service providers. The TAG office is located in Bellingham.
Port of Bellingham
Washington State Office of Financial Management for Whatcom County
Great resource for information about Whatcom County.
Whatcom County Government
The site contains useful information about meetings, laws, etc. There are links to all major departments. Also offers additional features such as paying your property online.
2007 Washington State Data Book
Published by the State of Washington, includes information about population, economy, government finance, human services, criminal justice, education, natural resources, environment, energy, transportation, and local government.