Pierce County Update for Business: October 31, 2022

October 31, 2022

Pierce County Business Accelerator Showcase
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | 5:00-7:00PM
Clover Park Technical College - McGavick Conference Center
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
FREE to Attend - Click here to Register

Celebrate Pierce County businesses at the Pierce County Business Accelerator SHOWCASE! Get to know some of the most exciting and diverse businesses on the rise in Pierce County. Over 100 graduates of the Pierce County Business Accelerator program will be in attendance as exhibitors, caterers, and guests.

This event will be an evening of celebration and showcase in the spirit of the creativity, bravery, and diversity of the many local entrepreneurs who have graduated from the Pierce County Business Accelerator program. Bring your coworkers, friends, and family for what is sure to be an unforgettable showcase celebration.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

The Pierce County Business Accelerator (PCBA) is a program of Pierce County Economic Development funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. The City of Lakewood is a municipal partner. The PCBA is managed in partnership with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, The Black Collective, Mi Centro, Tacoma Urban League and Korean Women’s Association. To learn more about the PCBA visit PCBA.biz.

NOW OPEN: Pierce County Small Business Innovation Matching Grant Program
ROUND TWO
Applications Due Friday, November 4 at 5:00 pm

The Pierce County Small Business Innovation Matching Grant program helps small businesses located in UNINCORPORATED* Pierce County move forward in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

*The term "unincorporated" refers to any areas that do not fall within the limits of a city in Pierce County.

The grant will aid in covering costs related to innovative projects that will help businesses in unincorporated Pierce County grow and ultimately become more resilient. Eligible businesses should demonstrate a need for funding that will allow the business to implement new ideas, improve operations and processes, or upgrade facilities and equipment. Subject to available funds, the grant reimburses 50% of eligible costs up to $20,000 of reimbursement per applicant.

Businesses who have submitted an application for Round One are NOT eligible to re-apply.

Click here to view all eligibility requirements and to apply by November 4

Hire Pierce County Virtual Job Fair
November 17, 9:00am-1:00pm
Interested in hosting a booth?
Email [email protected] to reserve by November 7th

Hire Pierce County is a quarterly virtual job fair featuring Pierce County employers looking to fill open positions immediately. Events are open to employers from all sectors within Pierce County and employers of any size.

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.

NextCycle Washington Renew Seed Grant Program: Applications Due November 16

The Renew Seed Grant program is designed to provide funding and technical assistance for early-stage projects focused on material waste prevention, reuse, repair, recovery, recycling, and composting that will help grow Washington State’s circular economy. Click here for more information and to apply.

Pierce County Now Accepting Applications for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy + Resiliency Program (C-PACER)

The C-PACER program allows owners and developers of eligible properties in Pierce County to obtain long-term financing, at a low interest rate, for qualifying energy generation, efficiency, water conservation or resiliency projects. For a full overview of eligibility requirements, visit PierceCountyWa.gov/C-PACER.

Pierce County Economic Development

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