Back to Work Pierce County: Updated Resource Guide

As Pierce County businesses continue to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s a roundup of resources to help your business continue to operate.

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.

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

Click the image above to view the new Roadmap to Recovery

Governor Inslee's new COVID-19 'Roadmap to Recovery' two-phased regional plan began on January 11, which included updated guidelines for businesses.

Learn more about the new 'Roadmap to Recovery' plan 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.

View the Reopening Dashboard here.

Questions? Visit Washington State Coronavirus Response Frequently Asked Questions.

Governor's Open Air and Outdoor Seating Requirements

Healthy Washington Requirements: Restaurant, Tavern, Breweries,
Wineries and Distilleries

Washington Hospitality Association: How to set up outdoor seating toolkit

Washington Hospitality Association: Coronavirus Resources

Washington Hospitality Association: Coronavirus Basics – Sanitation, Staffing, and More

Washington Hospitality Association: Coronavirus Response to Suspected Illness for Lodging

Governor's Vehicle and Vessel Sales COVID-19 Requirements (updated 1/11/21)

National Retail Federation: How to de-escalate tense situations: Tips for retailers

Washington Retail Association: COVID-19 Retail Reopening Resources

L&I: Protecting Grocery Store Workers

Governor's COVID-19 Requirements: (updated 1/11/21)

Professional Services

Personal Service Providers

Pet Grooming Industry

Governor's COVID-19 Requirements: (updated 1/11/21)

Card Rooms

Museums

Drive-in Theater

Theater and Performing Arts

Zoos and Aquariums

Motion Picture Production

Governor's COVID-19 Requirements: (updated 1/11/21)

Fitness and Training

Outdoor Recreation

Water Recreation Facilities (Public and Private)

Sporting Activities

Racing (Non-Motorized and Motorized)

Standard Golf and Miniature Golf

Bowling COVID-19 Requirements

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department: COVID-19 Information for Businesses – Info Sheets Available in Multiple Languages

CDC: General Business FAQs, including guidance regarding PPE

WA State Department of Labor & Industries: L & I Guidance for Workplaces

Pierce County Economic Development

950 Pacific Ave, Suite 720
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 798-6150

www.piercecountywa.gov/edd