COVID-19
News and Resources for Your Businesses
Updated April 12, 2021 at 8:02 AM
Pierce county is open for business! We know that you are all working to keep your businesses running and profitable and we want to do everything we can to help. Information sharing and models of best practices will be key to our collective success. We are all in this together!
Currently Active Vital Financial Resource and Programs
- Emergency Injury Disaster Loan
- Second Draw of PPP Loans
- Small Business Debt Relief Program (for 7a and 504 SBA Loans)
- IRS Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
- IRS Tax Relief on IRA/Retirement Withdrawals
- Pierce County CARES: FREE PPE
- Washington State Department of Commerce Nonprofit Assistance Program
- NEW: WSDA Relief & Recovery Grants
How to Report Fraudulent Unemployment Claims in WA State
SmallBizHelpWA.com
New resource for small businesses struggling to find PPP lenders and other resources: www.SmallBizHelpWA.com
This is a straightforward hub for resources such as the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). It includes a roster of technical assistance providers, a resource portal, a training calendar and a rapidly updated statewide list of lending institutions available for PPP loans. If you have additional resources or updates for the website, please email: SmallBizHelpWA@gmail.com. Additional Technical Assistance providers will be also considered by completing this Google form: Technical Assistance Organization Sign Up: WA State Small Business Resources Mobilization Campaign
Rapid Response South Sound
The EDB and Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber have teamed up to create the Rapid Response South Sound. The response team and their panel of experts are here to answer all of your COVID-19 related questions for the next 90 days!
Head to the Rapid Response South Sound Website to learn more.
Ongoing Business Information Webinar, Now Every Wednesday!
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County are launching a series of regular conference calls to discuss the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. Now co-hosting with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, we will cover what is known to date about existing and emerging assistance to companies and employees impacted by COVID-19.
Please join our panel for an in-depth discussion of issues for our businesses that have arisen due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
NEXT CALL: Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Call Opens at 10:45am and go from 11:00am-12:00pm
Call-in details and more information here!
Dependable Health News Resources
Local News & Information Page State News & Information Page
National News & Information Page
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Coronavirus information page.
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Coronavirus Information page.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – COVID-19 response page.
- Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) – Coronavirus information page.
For specific information regarding Pierce County, State of Washington, or the country, please head to our individual information pages.
Re-Opening Tool-Kits
- www.backtoworktoolkit.com – A toolkit for reopening the office and getting back to work. Joint project led by Madrona alongside Seattle Venture Community, leading Tech, Retail, and Aerospace Companies in the region and lead the Seattle Metro and Bellevue Chambers of Commerce
- Creating a Return to Work Action Plan – provide by Parker, Smith & Feek, thoughtful guidance (that follows CDC guidelines) and template for a company to use in creating their own back to work plan.
- www.ReboundAndRecovery.org – Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) site dedicated to information and resources in regards to business reopening and recovery.
- Reopening Business Digital Resource Center – US Chamber of Commerce portal for detailed information for businesses broken down by state, sector, and businesses in addition to tools and other resources.
- Madrona Toolkit – A joint project led by Madrona alongside the Seattle Venture Community, Leading Tech, Retail and Aerospace Companies in the Region and the Seattle Metropolitan and Bellevue Chambers of Commerce.
Head to our other Local Programs and State Programs pages to find more quick guides and other community resources.
Pierce County Companies are Hiring
WorkSource Pierce is diligently updating information and adding new job postings through their site and social media pages.
Learn more on their page here.
You can find lists of resources on our Pierce County, State of Washington, and the country information and resource pages.
Past COVID-19 Programs
- Emergency Injury Disaster Loan and Advance ($10,000 Grant)
- Payroll Protection Program
- Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant Program
- Small Business Debt Relief Program (for 7a and 504 SBA Loans)
- Individual Stimulus “Economic Impact Payment”
- Economic Development Board Vitality Grant (open until 5pm Sept 20, 2020)
- City of Lakewood Commercial Landlord Assistance Grant (deadline is Friday, Oct 2)
- Pierce County Restaurant Rally – Register by Oct 23, 2020
- City of Tacoma Small Business Resiliency Grant
- Tacoma Public Utilities Bill Assistance Relief Program
- Pierce County CARES Business Relief Programs – Apply now, while funds last.
- Pierce County Business Rollback Grant
- City of Lakewood COVID-19 Business Grant
- City of Tacoma COVID-19 Tax Relief for Tacoma Businesses.
- Working Washington Round 3 – priority given to applications submitted by 12/11/2020
- Working Washington Grants: Round 4
Contact the EDB
If you come across additional information please send it to us and we will share it.
Maddie Merton
Vice President for Business Retention and Expansion
253-284-5891