Resources

Advising, Classes, & Free Downloadable Resources

Need business advising help now or want to join one of our in person workshops? Looking for the right free tool for managing or starting a business? Discover some of the free and low-cost resources EDC has to offer!

Explore our calendar of upcoming EDC-hosted events and the community events we’ll be attending

Business Support

Need help navigating the details of starting, running, or growing your business? Visit our Business Advising page and learn about all of the great advisors in our county!

Access to Capital

Here are a variety of capital sources, including loans and lenders, crowdfunding platforms, angel investment groups, commercial mortgage brokers and more!

Local Investment Opportunities Network

Startup Wisdom, 27 Strategies for Raising Capital!

WA State Lenders Guide

Getting Loan Ready Toolkit

Public Job Board

Have a job opportunity you want to share publicly? Once you join our Community, you can post the info and any relevant links to spread the word and get support from fellow Community members!

Our Job board is open to the public to view, but if you want to post a job you must be a community member to contribute.

Data & Reports

Explore detailed information on Jefferson County's population, workforce, and economic development trends. Resources include demographic statistics, labor market data, and economic analyses helpful for understanding the county's economic landscape. These resources are curated to support local businesses, policymakers, and community members in making informed decisions.

Community Resources

Economic Overview 2018-2022

Employment and wage trends, unemployment rate, cost of living index, education levels, and industry and occupation snapshots for Jefferson County from 2018-2022.

Jefferson County Economic Development Existing Conditions Report (July 2021 Update)

Economic indicators covered by this 2021 report include population trends and forecasts, related demographics, employment and payrolls, unemployment, income by source, taxable sales, tourism activity , and retail sales. Report done by E.D. Hovee & Company for Jefferson County, City of Port Townsend and Port of Port Townsend published in 2021.

Summer Community Mixer

Join us on Thursday, September 11, 5–7 PM at the Northwest Maritime Center for a trades-focused community mixer. We’ll welcome our new Executive Director David Ballif and Community Workforce Coordinator Phoebe Reid, and continue the conversation about strengthening the web of connections among local employers and business services—with a special focus on the skilled trades that power our community.