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Pierce County Council Expands Loan Program to Include Businesses Located Anywhere in Pierce County with 20 or Fewer Employees

Click Here to Apply for a Pierce County COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Relief Loan

The Pierce County Council expanded the COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Program on April 21, 2020 to keep all businesses located in Pierce County in operation and protect jobs threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to increasing the funding available, the program eligibility has also been expanded to include employers with up to 20 employees for businesses located anywhere in Pierce County, including incorporated cities. Loan amounts of $1,000 per employee will be awarded up to $20,000. Loans will be offered to qualified applicants at no interest and no payments for 12 months.

Companies who have already received funding under this program are not eligible to re-apply.
 
Businesses applying for loans under this program must: 

  • Be a business physically located anywhere in Pierce County including incorporated cities
  • Have 20 or fewer employees (including business owner)
  • Be in operation for one or more years (businesses that have had a change in ownership in the past 12 months may be eligible)
  • Demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in revenues attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic

Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, subject to available funds.

Apply online at www.piercecountywa.gov/reliefloan or for more information contact the
Pierce County Economic Development Department at (253) 798-6150 or [email protected].


NEXT COVID-19 Business Info Series Conference Call
Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 AM


Pierce County is open for business. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, we’re here to help businesses access the resources and information they need. In partnership with the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to join us for a free conference call to share the latest information. You can join by phone or through your computer.

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 11:00 AM PDT

Presenters:

  • COL Skye Duncan, Joint Base Garrison Commander, JBLM
  • John Caulfield, City Manager, City of Lakewood
  • Sue Dreier, CEO, Pierce Transit
  • David Carlson, DO Chief Physician Officer, MultiCare

To join by phone:
US: +1 669 900 6833  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 929 205 6099  or +1 253 215 8782
ID: 843 841 095
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16699006833,,843841095#  or +13462487799,,843841095# 
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/adjnUSsGnK

To join using your computer:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/843841095

Webinar ID: 843 841 095





>>>>>>> Missed a Previous Call? Need next call info? Click here. This series of calls will continue each Monday, Wednesday, & Friday as long as there is a need.

COVID-19 Rapid Response Team and Business Info Series Questions & Answers: www.rapidresponsesouthsound.com



US Census 2020

US Census 2020: Help Shape the Future of Your Community
Click Here to Respond Now

Responding to the census is important because it helps inform funding for key public services for your community like education programs and schools, hospitals and healthcare, roads and bridges, and emergency and disaster response. View Pierce County's Census information page.


>>>>>>> Have supplies to donate or have other ways to aid COVID-19 response? Contact [email protected] or see how you can help.



Visit our website for more COVID-19 Resource Links:


>>>>>>> NEW: Expanded unemployment assistance benefits for self-employed and independent contractors enabled by the Federal CARES Act.

Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act


SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Lapse in Appropriations (4/16/2020): Check back for updates.


SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) & Loan Advance
Lapse in Appropriations (4/16/2020): Check back for updates.

Have questions or need assistance? Please reach out to Gary Wescott at (253) 798-6916.

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