Economic Development Update
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Pierce County Moves to Phase 2 on Monday, February 1


Governor Jay Inslee announced today that Pierce County moves to Phase 2 on Monday, February 1 under the “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery” COVID-19 phased recovery plan.

Access guidelines for your business and other Back to Works Resources here.

Reopening Dashboard: a new dashboard has launched to track metrics related to the Governor's new COVID-19 'Roadmap to Recovery' plan. The Reopening Dashboard will provide an overview of current regional phases and up-to-date metrics relating to the state's new recovery approach.


Back to Work Resource Guide

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.




Small Business Administration (SBA) Coronavirus Relief Options


SBA: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Second Round

This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.


Click here to view a recorded webinar - Prepare for the second round of PPP with this recorded webinar from the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County and MBDA-Tacoma Business Center. 

Washington Small Business Development Center is offering an SBA Round 2 COVID-19 Relief and PPP Application training webinar on January 29 and February 12.

SBA: COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan
This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and non-profit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue.

SBA: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
Emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by the COVID pandemic.


City of Tacoma: Resurgence Business Loan

The City of Tacoma will deploy $1.1 million received from the Economic Development Administration as low-interest business loans. The City of Tacoma will be awarding 5-year loans up to $25,000 that require no payments (no principal nor interest) for the first 12 months. View criteria and apply.

COVID-19 Business Info Series

COVID-19 Business Info Series Conference Calls: 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


Pierce County Economic Development

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

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