Whether you’re thinking about opening a business, need help maintaining or growing the one you already operate, or want to make a full-scale change, we have you covered. The Thurston County Economic Development (EDC) Center … Read More »
The first round of hand sanitizer and disposable masks has arrived. We expect supplies to move quickly and are working to secure more. We appreciate your patience along the way. To review parameters and submit … Read More »
The PPP was amended on June 5 by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 to expand some of the program’s provisions. The window to spend borrowed funds was extended from eight weeks to … Read More »
Thanks to special funding, Enterprise for Equity is offering their upcoming business training for free for people who live in Thurston County. Priority will be given to those that meet income guidelines:
To register: … Read More »
Over the last few months, Thurston Strong partners have been working to respond to and address challenges caused by COVID-19 and resulting stay-at-home order. While it is impossible to mitigate the unprecedented scale of impact … Read More »
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services has hired two Business Liaisons, Art Starry and Patrick Soderberg, to help field business and community questions related to reopening and operating under Safe Start Washington. Submit questions … Read More »
Are you a business operator returning to the market, or know someone who is? The Thurston Chamber of Commerce and community partners are here to welcome you back and help promote your services to the … Read More »
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) reports more than $100 Billion in Payroll Protection Program (PPP) funds are still available for small businesses, sole proprietors, independent contractors, self-employed persons, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, 501(c)(19) veterans organization, … Read More »
The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC), through its Washington Center for Women in Business program, has received a US Small Business Administration (SBA) grant to help expand business counseling services in response to COVID-19. New … Read More »
Adapted from Intuit Quickbooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-articles/how-does-a-paycheck-protection-plan-loan-get-forgiven/00/535051?cid=DR_em_46987_001_Text1_US_QBO
If you are a recipient of a PPP loan, you may apply for forgiveness 8 weeks after your lender sent PPP funds. All or part of your loan may be … Read More »
