Contractor's Forum In-Person or Virtual Webinar December 1 at 8:00 am

Residential plumbers, electricians, carpenters, roofers, handyman, small business construction/ home improvement companies are invited to Pierce County Human Services Community Action Programs upcoming Residential Construction & Maintenance Contractor’s Forum. 

Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM (networking opportunities from 9:00 - 9:30 AM)

Attend in person at or join via Zoom. Click here for more information and to register!

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.

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).

COVID-19 Vaccines Help Get Us Back in Business 

Everyone five 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.