Pierce County Update for Business: June 14, 2022

June 14, 2022

Key4Women Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest

New Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest: Application Deadline July 15

Key4Women, in conjunction with the UW Consulting and Business Development Center, Milgard School of Business, and TheWMarketplace, bring women business owners in five Western Washington counties a chance to share their ideas and win the resources they need to take their next big step.

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Ready for Business Grants: Application Deadline June 26

The GSBA and Comcast Washington Ready for Business Fund supports small businesses from underserved and rural communities. The grant application period is now open for the third round of funding for $2,500 cash grants and support services.

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Washington Festivals & Events Grants: Application Deadline July 1

The Washington Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Washington Festivals and Events Association (WFEA) and ArtsWA announced a $3.5 million grant program to support “legacy-level” community events in communities with populations of 100,000 or less.

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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.

Hire Pierce County Virtual Job Fairs

Complete a Job Fair interest form if your company would like to participate in a WorkForce Central virtual job fair. Check out the next dates for upcoming job fairs. More fairs are planned to connect employers with job seekers as the economy re-opens.

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.

SmallBizHelpWA.com Online Hub for Small Business Recovery

On the SmallBizHelp.com website you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions regarding recovery resources, information on how to find individual technical assistance, how to find a lender, training opportunities and where to find more detailed program information.

Pierce County Economic Development

950 Pacific Ave, Suite 525
Tacoma, WA 98402
www.piercecountywa.gov/edd