Veteran and Military Resources
The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce aims to help veterans and military members find work and start businesses in Whatcom County. Below you will find a list of career and community resources. Contact the appropriate organization below for further information or call the Chamber at (360) 734-1330.
Career Resources
Career Onestop has many resources for training, apprenticeships and internships. They also provide a Veteran Job Matcher, Veteran and Military Transition Center and resources for disabled veterans.
Career Onestop: Veterans Job Matcher
Career Onestop: Veteran and Military Transition Center
Career Onestop: For disabled veterans
Express is a job-search website with new jobs posted daily.
Glassdoor has jobs, salary information, company reviews and sample interview questions – all posted anonymously by employees and job-seekers.
Growing Veterans aims to empower veterans by growing food and community with opportunities in employment, volunteerism, internships and work-study.
On My Next Move, veterans can search careers by key words, browse careers by industry and find jobs similar to their military job.
The NRD highlights programs for military, veterans and families such as benefits/compensation, education/training, employment and more.
The SBA provides information about funding programs, federal contracting, local assistance and business guides.
The SBDC at Western Washington University helps local small businesses start and grow through 1-on-1 work with a Certified Business Advisor.
VetBiz is the place to search veteran-owned businesses. Businesses can also apply for verification here.
VetCentral provides an easy-to-use job search feature where veterans can search jobs by entering their MOC, rank, branch of service and location.
Veteran Owned Business is a list of Whatcom County businesses owned by veterans.
The VOW site offers resources for navigating transitions and employment assistance.
The Department of Veterans Affairs website guides veterans to resources for employment, counseling, license plates and more. They also have a calendar filled with veterans events around the state of Washington.
Community Resources
360-734-5121 | 1111 Cornwall Ave., Suite A, Bellingham, WA 98225
360-255-2091 Ext 101 | 1111 Cornwall Ave., Suite B, Bellingham, WA 98225
360-778-6050 | 509 Girard St., Bellingham, WA 98225
List of Local Military Discounts
Veterans Affairs Information Line
1-800-827-1000