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Central Washington Business Resource Center Through collaborative efforts, the Chamber established the Central Washington Business Resource Center.  This full-service business resource facility offers services and programs, meeting and conference rooms, and is the business location for the following organizations:

Choose Yakima Valley, Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), is a one-stop source for all the information and assistance that is available to local businesses - a network of government agencies, chambers of commerce, colleges and universities, and other important non-profit service providers.  YCDA is committed to attracting out-of-county corporations and investors to Yakima County, expanding and diversifying our economic base, assisting manufacturers with expansion, and supporting new business creation in Yakima County. (509) 575-1140.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) services include consultations regarding business plan development, financing and other management issues.  SBDC certified business advisors have management consulting experience and have access to extensive resources to assist small business owners and address any specific business problem.  To make an appointment, call (509) 575-1140 x.117

The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce addresses topics which are timely and helpful for business owners, managers and/or employees.  The Chamber collaborates with business and government entities on legislative issues affecting central Washington State.


Additional Business Resources

Business License: If your business is inside the city limits of Yakima , contact the City of Yakima:
(509) 575-6121
129 N. 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98902
yakimawa.gov

Zoning:  Includes residential home-based businesses in Yakima County.  
Yakima County Assessor’s Office
(509) 574-2230
128 N. 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901
co.yakima.wa.us

Businesses Involving Food:
Yakima Health District
(509) 575-4040
1210 Ahtanum Ridge Rd., Union Gap, WA 98903
co.yakima.wa.us

Day Care Licensing:
WA State Dept. of Social & Health Services
(509) 575-4265
1002 N. 16th Ave., PO Box 12500, Yakima, WA 98907
dshs.wa.gov

Contractor and Master Business Licenses, Safety and Health Issues:
WA State Department of Labor & Industries
(509) 454-3708
15 W. Yakima Ave., Suite 100, Yakima, WA 98902
lni.wa.gov

Unemployment Insurance:
WA State Department of Employment Security—Tax Division
(509) 574-0137
306 Division St., PO Box 10708, Yakima, WA 98907
esd.wa.gov

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS):
USCIS Office - Yakima
(800) 375-5283
415 N. 3rd St.
Yakima, WA 98901
uscis.gov

Property Tax:
Yakima County Assessor’s Office
(509) 574-1100
128 N. 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901
co.yakima.wa.us

Master Business License, Retail Sales Tax, Business and Occupation Tax, 
and Temporary Business License:
WA State Department of Revenue
(509) 575-2783
1714 S. 16th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
dor.wa.gov

Certificate of Trade Name:
WA State Department of Licensing— Business License Center
(360) 664-1400
405 Blacklake Blvd., Bldg. 2,
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
dol.wa.gov

Trade Mark Application and Filing Articles of Incorporation:
Secretary of State Corporation Division
(360) 573-7115 
505 E. Union, 2nd Floor
Olympia, WA 98504-0234
www.secstate.wa.gov/corps

General Information:
Business Assistance Center
(360) 237-1233
919 Lakeridge Way SW, Suite A
Olympia, WA 98502
www.access.wa.gov

Federal Withholding Tax, Federal Excise Tax, Federal Unemployment Tax, Tax Id #:
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
(509) 454-5675
107 S. 7th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
http://www.irs.gov/

Tax Information
Yakima City Clerk
(509) 575-6037
Washington State Department of Revenue
(509) 454-5160

Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce
10 North 9th Street • Yakima WA 98901
Phone (509) 248-2021