Profile: Small Business Administration - Washington

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.

The Seattle District Office serves Washington State through two offices in Seattle and Spokane. The Seattle District Office serves most of Western Washington and the Spokane Branch Office serves Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.

Approximately 3.5 million or 72% of Washington State’s total population. These counties also account for more than 70% of the business in Washington State.