About the Center for Business & Innovation (CB&I)

The Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation houses over a dozen resources to help small businesses grow and succeed in Washington State.

The Center for Business & Innovation (CB&I) is committed to the prosperity of small businesses in our community and throughout the State of Washington!

We offer a group of programs that provide no-cost and scholarship based resources to help entrepreneurs start and grow a business. The Center for Business & Innovation operates in South Puget Sound Community College’s Lacey Campus. The Thurston Economic Development Council, the Washington APEX Accelerator, Washington Center for Women in Business, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) all operate in the same space, creating a hub for new and existing business owners and entrepreneurs across Washington State.

Want to turn your business idea into a reality or to advance your existing business to the next level? We can help!

The Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation can support your business with:  

• Business Advising
• Startup Training
• Training on Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources and more.
• Market Research
• Prototyping
• Funding Resources
• Strategic Partner Referrals
• Business Growth Training
  

All of these services are meant to support your business success at every stage - from start-up, to scale-up, and beyond, all at low or no cost.

The CB&I is an equal opportunity service provider. All are welcome regardless of gender, gender expression, age, race, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, economic status or military status.