Businesses interested in applying for federal aid may find this video tutorial helpful. It was produced by the Thurston Chamber of Commerce and PacMtn Workforce Development Council: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRe3hVZu27M&feature=youtu.be
… Read More »Governor Inslee has announced a new Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant program using a portion of the state’s Strategic Reserve Fund (SRF). A limited number of grants (up to $10,000) are available to small … Read More »
We’ve been hearing feedback from some businesses that SBA loans aren’t applicable to them, don’t provide enough funding and other resistance. Please take a few moments to acquaint yourself with the SBA loan programs including … Read More »
Thurston EDC Executive Director, Michael Cade and Thurston Chamber CEO/President, David Schaffert, along with various guests, will provide up-to-date information on business resources, state, federal and local actions, COVID-19 status and advocacy efforts for our … Read More »
While we’re doing our best to keep up to changes (and expansions) in unemployment benefits, things continue to evolve every day. To keep fresh, consider subscribing to the Employment Security Department’s updates roster: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAESD/signup/15249.… Read More »
We’re currently developing an inventory of lender resources and relief options for business loans as well as commercial and home mortgage borrowers. Findings will be posted here as soon as available.
The Washington Tourism Alliance has set up this new platform for support small business: showWAlove.com.
Businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for an SBA loan, as are self-employed individuals, independent contractors, and sole proprietors. These loans, which are eligible for forgiveness, will be made by banks, credit … Read More »
The CARES Act provides $2 Trillion in COVID-19 relief funding, including $377 Billion for struggling small businesses. NPR has summarized impacts as follows:
Local Cities are evaluating a number of measures to ease impacts to local businesses. Among them are allowing businesses to defer first quarter taxes until July 31, 2020 and not assessing interest or late fees … Read More »
