Business Assistance Organizations
There are a variety of organizations available to help new or existing businesses including:
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce 
is to "represent businesses united to promote a strong economy and a vibrant community".
The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce thinks globally advocating at the local, state and federal levels for quality growth.
The Chamber is centered on:
- Connecting for success
- Attracting new business and industry
- Enhancing local and regional economic development
- Creation of new well-paying jobs
- Quality education to promote a higher standard of living for our citizens
The Chamber strengthens member businesses through numerous programs, events and the multiple services it sponsors.
Auburn Downtown Association
Downtowns across America are simply very cool! With historic buildings, unique businesses, old trees, and public art, it is a destination experience in any community lucky enough to have a Main Street business community surrounded by other unique businesses! Enjoy the sense of community in Auburn's Historic Downtown .
Impact Washington Manufacturers
Impact Washington (formerly Washington Manufacturing Services) is a not-for-profit organization with a singular goal: to help make Washington manufacturers more competitive. Through their affiliation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Impact Washington has the ability to link manufacturers with both local expertise and hard-to-access national resources.
SCORE
SCORE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education, formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. For more information, contact John Eihl at 206-553-7320.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the federal government created 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. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses.
Small Business Assistance Center
Designed to provide technical assistance to small businesses in South King County, Green River Community College's (GRCC) Small Business Assistance Center (SBAC) is located in downtown Auburn at 108 South Division Street. Assessment, referral services, business counseling and hands-on training are available to small business owners and managers. Counseling sessions are at no cost to the client. Workshops and classes are available at a low cost to the participant. Lending options are available for those clients needing capital.
For more information, contact DeAnna Burnett Keener in the Auburn Office at 253-333-1600.
