SB 6667 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Creates the Washington entrepreneurial development and small business reference service in the department of commerce. |
Requires the department of commerce to: (1) Establish and maintain an inventory of the public and private entrepreneurial training and technical assistance services, programs, and resources available in the state; |
(2) Disseminate information about available entrepreneurial development and small business assistance services, programs, and resources; |
(3) Evaluate the extent to which existing programs are effective and represent a consistent, integrated approach to meeting the needs of start-up and existing entrepreneurs; |
(4) Assist providers of entrepreneurial development and small business assistance services in applying for federal and private funding; and |
(5) Distribute awards for excellence in entrepreneurial training and small business assistance. |
Modifies the duties of the Washington State University small business development center with regard to entrepreneurial development and small business assistance. |
Requires the Washington quality award council to provide training to certain technical assistance providers to reduce operating costs, improve effectiveness, and increase productivity in businesses receiving assistance. |
Extends the termination and sunset review of the Washington manufacturing innovation and modernization extension service program. |
Creates the investing in innovation account. |
Makes appropriations. |