COVID-19 Update: Pierce County CARES for Business

Pierce County CARES for Business: COVID-19 Business Resources

Forgiveable Loans - Working Capital to Help to You Stay in Business and Retain Employees

Small Business Relief Loan with Loan Forgiveness
- Apply for loan of $1000 per full-time employee, up to 20 employees
- Apply for loan forgiveness based on your workplace safety practices

Offset Costs for COVID-19 Safety Related Business Expenses

Apply for a grant to get reimbursed for up to 50% of expenses related to implementing safe start practices

Free PPE to Protect Employees and Customers

Request disposable, non-surgical masks and a no-touch infrared forehead thermometer

For more information, visit the Pierce County COVID-19 Resources page.

Back to Work Pierce County Resource Guide

As Pierce County businesses continue to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've created a roundup of resources to help your business continue to operate under new guidelines or prepare to re-open.

View the resource guide here.

COVID-19 Safety Plan Guidelines and Templates:

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department’s Reopening Toolkit and Safety Plan Template for Businesses

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: Workplace Safety and Health Requirements

Governor's Phase 3 Safe Start Plan Template

Face Coverings: Your Questions Answered

The state’s coronavirus response website outlines requirements for employers, guides for businesses, details on who may be exempt and answers to common questions.

COVID-19 Business Info Series Conference Calls: Mondays & Wednesdays 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.

Click here to join using your computer

iPhone one-tap to listen only:
US: +16699006833,,843841095# or +19292056099,,843841095#

Other Telephone to listen only
1 (253) 215-8782

Use Webinar ID: 843 841 095

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

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

Back to Work Pierce County Resource Guide

Employee Services available for Pierce County residents impacted by COVID-19

COVID-19 Financial Assistance

NEW: Pierce County Relief Loan Recipients May Now Apply for Loan Forgiveness

COVID-19 Adaptation Grant Program: Reimbursement for Expenses Related to
COVID-19 Safety Practices

City of Lakewood COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Loan Program

City of Lakewood Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant Program

City of University Place Business Relief Program: Grants for Small Businesses

NEW: Federal Reserve System: Main Street Lending Program

SBA Loan Programs

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
Note: All available funds for the EIDL Advance program have been allocated.

SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions
Click here for updates or subscribe to receive email updates.

Need more information? Contact the SBA's Seattle District Office.

Pierce County Economic Development

950 Pacific Ave, Suite 720
Tacoma, WA 98402
www.piercecountywa.gov/edd