COVID-19 Update: Restaurant Rally Time!

Pierce County Restaurant Rally: Apply by October 23 to Participate

Pierce County is rallying to help dine-in restaurants stay open and retain jobs! Full-service restaurants should apply by October 23, 2020 at www.piercecountywa.gov/restaurantrally to participate in the Pierce County Restaurant Rally program.

The Restaurant Rally promotion will run from November 8-19, excluding Friday and Saturday, and will enable participating restaurants to:

Offer a 30% discount for dine in patrons, excluding alcohol
Receive a reimbursement at 50% of gross sales, excluding alcohol

To participate, Pierce County restaurants will need to qualify under criteria such as being a full-service restaurant primarily engaging in food service and operating within Washington’s Safe Start guidelines.

Visit www.piercecountywa.gov/restaurantrally to learn more and apply!

Pierce County Federal CARES Act funding has been allocated through this program with funds set aside to help businesses recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic. Subject to available funds, a business approved to participate will be eligible to receive up to $90,000 and no less than $5,000.

Partnering organizations include the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Travel Tacoma- Mt. Rainier, and the Washington Hospitality Association.

Questions: Contact [email protected]

Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program Expanded: Now Available to Any Business Significantly Impacted by COVID-19

Get three months of your commercial rent or mortgage paid
Receive up to $8,000 a month with a total grant maximum of $24,000

Applications due by October 20th for this round of funding.

Click here for more information and to apply

Questions? Contact [email protected]

COVID-19 Expenses 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 under the Adaptation Grant Program.

Applications due by October 20th for this round of funding.

Click here to apply now

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Forgivable Loan Amount Increased to $5,000 for Micro Businesses

Loan amounts start at $5,000 (for micro-businesses) up to $20,000 based on number of FTE employees.
Apply for loan forgiveness based on your workplace safety practices

Applications due by October 20th for this round of funding.

Click here to apply now

Questions? Contact [email protected]

More COVID-19 Financial Assistance

City of Bonney Lake Small Business Grant Assistance Program - Round 2: Applications Due by October 23

City of Buckley Business Assistance Program: Applications Due by October 31

City of Fircrest Business Assistance Grant Program: Applications Due by October 26

City of Lakewood COVID-19 Small Business Grant

City of Orting Business Relief Grant

City of Puyallup Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant - Round 2: Applications Due by October 16

City of Tacoma Small Business Resiliency Grant: Applications Due by October 23

Town of Steilacoom Business Assistance Program

Federal Reserve System: Main Street Lending Program

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
Note: All available funds for the EIDL Advance program have been allocated.
Need more information? Contact the SBA's Seattle District Office.

Employee Services are available for Pierce County residents impacted by COVID-19 including rental assistance, mortgage assistance, child care vouchers, and help for veterans.

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

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.

Free PPE to Protect Employees and Customers

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

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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

Pierce County Economic Development

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