Business Resources Forum Virtual Webinar November 10; 9:00-11:00am

Recovery, resiliency, and workforce topics will be explored in this free virtual business forum hosted by Pierce County Economic Development, Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County, and City of Lakewood.



Hear from local experts and get your questions answered regarding:

• Funding options
• Navigating current health recommendations
• Regulatory tax code changes
• Market trends in commercial real estate
• Employment law do’s and don’ts
• Workforce hiring practices
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion

View the full agenda.

Click here to register today!

Pierce County Call to Artists: Chambers Creek Regional Park Locks of Love Art Project

Pierce County’s Arts Commission is seeking qualified artists to submit a proposal for a public art piece at Chambers Creek Regional Park that compels people to place "Locks of Love" onto an art structure instead of the existing pier bridge cables. The submission deadline is November 30, 2021. Interested artists must register to submit their proposal. Click here for more information.

Professional Services Providers Roster RFQ Now Open

Professional services providers have the opportunity to be on a list of qualified professional services providers who will be matched with Pierce County businesses

The Pierce County Council has allocated American Rescue Plan Act funding for grants to assist businesses with their professional services needs such as: bookkeeping, tax advice, graphic design, web design, marketing strategies, and legal advice.

Professional services providers interested to be on the list need to submit a bid with some basic information regarding your business. To submit a bid:

1. "Log In"  to the Pierce County Solicitation Portal or  "Register"  their business if not yet registered;
2. Once logged in to the Pierce County Solicitation Portal  go to "Bids" and select Bid Number 21-145: Professional Services for Pierce County Businesses - Roster;
3. Complete and submit your bid.

Questions? Contact us at 253.798.6150 or send an email.

Your Next Employee Could be a Paid Young Adult Intern at No Cost to Your Business!

Get matched with a young adult intern through the Hire Pierce County: Next Gen program. Paid internships are made possible through Pierce County American Rescue Plan Act funding and are in partnership with WorkForce Central.

Washington Materials Marketplace

The Washington Materials Marketplace is a free online platform for businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs to sell or gift their leftover raw or by-product materials.  This platform aims to create a closed-loop, collaborative network where hard-to-recycle waste and by-products become another organization’s raw material. Participation is free and open to any company or organization in Washington to join.

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. 

• Increasing the COVID EIDL Cap. 
• Implementation of a Deferred Payment Period
• Establishment of a 30-Day Exclusivity Window
• Expansion of Eligible Use of Funds.
• Simplification of affiliation requirements. 

1. Find out if your lender is participating. 
2. Watch a video about how to use the portal.
3. Apply for forgiveness.

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. See current guidance for employers and businesses/organizations based on vaccination. See also: L&I Requirements and Guidance for Preventing COVID-19 and updated Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs for Employers (Non-Healthcare Settings).