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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 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 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.

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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