Grant Program Expanded: Maximum Reimbursement Grant Amounts Now Up to $50,000 for Larger Employers

Get reimbursed for up to 50% of expenses related to implementing COVID-19 safe start practices

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Updated Safe Start Guidance

Governor Jay Inslee announced several rollbacks to Safe Start reopening guidelines.This memo updated July 31 provides information related to gatherings, live entertainment, restaurants and taverns, family entertainment and recreational centers, card rooms, movie theaters, weddings and funerals.

UPDATED: Phase 2 and Phase 3 Restaurant, Tavern, Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries COVID-19 Requirements

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) Actions to Help Licensees
The LCB is acting now to allow distilleries, wineries, breweries and taverns to modify service at their license locations. If you have this license type, LCB staff are at the ready to help you convert to a Spirits/Beer/Wine Restaurant so that you may enjoy privileges of that license type.

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, guidelines for businesses, details on who may be exempt and answers to common questions. 

Washington State Broadband Access and Speed Survey

The Washington State Broadband Office mapping initiative will help identify gaps in high-speed internet service and areas of broadband infrastructure needs in order to advance the state’s goal to have universal broadband access in Washington by 2024. 

Take the survey

Recovery Assistance for Manufacturers

Impact Washington is inviting Washington based US Small-and medium-sized manufacturers (SME’s) to apply for CARES Act Recovery Assistance funds.These funds provide services that directly support a manufacturer’s ability to recover from the coronavirus.

Learn more

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.

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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