New Updates to PPP Loan Forgiveness
Join Today's Webinar or on August 20

Webinars will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions.
Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements:

Topics Covered:

• New Direct to SBA PPP Forgiveness Portal for PPP loans of $150,000 and less
• PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information
• The PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Required Docs
• Simplified Process for PPP loans under $150,000
• Effect of the EIDL Advance
• Retro-active elements of the new legislation
• What you will need to be most successful in obtaining loan forgiveness

Small Business Flex Fund Loan Program

Small businesses and nonprofits can apply for a low-interest loan of up to $150,000 to finance expansion and growth as well as recover from the pandemic and subsequent economic slowdown through the Washington State Department of Commerce Small Business Flex Fund. Interested applicants pre-apply on the Flex Fund’s online portal and, if they qualify, will be matched with a lender. 

Washington Ready & Reopened

Now that Washington state has reopened under the Washington Ready plan, all industry sectors previously covered by the Roadmap to Recovery or the Safe Start plan (with a few limited exceptions including spectator events) have returned to usual capacity and operations.


This does not include masking, which will continue under current guidance for employers and businesses/organizations based on vaccination. See also: L&I Requirements and Guidance for Preventing COVID-19.

SmartWA Dashboard Designed to Help Businesses Reopen Safely and Increase Customer Visits

To help small business owners identify the safety protocols most likely to be important to customers, the Washington State Department of Commerce has launched a new SmartWA business decision support system and COVID-19 dashboard. The decision support system features an interactive simulator that provide industry-specific predictions about which safety protocols are most likely to increase customer traffic in specific sectors.

COVID-19 Vaccines Help Get Us Back in Business 

Everyone 12 and older is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington. Visit the Washington DOH Vaccine Locator to find location options and information.

Need a ride? People who face transportation barriers can call the state COVID-19 information hotline at 833-VAX-HELP for assistance.

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.