(1) The board of regents of Washington State University shall establish the Washington State University small business development center.

     (2) The center shall provide management and technical assistance including but not limited to training, counseling, and research services to small businesses throughout the state. The center shall work with public and private community development and economic assistance agencies and shall work towards the goal of coordinating activities with such agencies to avoid duplication of services.

     (3) The administrator of the center may contract with other public or private entities for the provision of specialized services.

     (4) The small business and development center may accept and disburse federal grants or federal matching funds or other funds or donations from any source when made, granted, or donated to carry out the center's purposes.

[1984 c 77 § 1.]