Center for Economic Vitality

Western Washington University College of Business and Economics

Advancing the Economic Vitality of Our Communities

Business Resources

Regional Information

Start a Business

Certificate of Occupancy Q and A, 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.

Northwest Economic Development Council

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

Washington State Department of Commerce

   Includes resources for communities and local governments, services for families and individuals

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.

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.