SEPTEMBER 9th – 20th
NEW EMERGENCY GRANTS
The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County is accepting applications for emergency grants for $5,000 each for businesses with up to 20 employees in Pierce County.
Grant money can be used to assist with a variety of expenses related to the impact from COVID-19. A pool of $490,000 is available only to businesses in Pierce County until funds are exhausted.
Applications went live 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 9 and will close on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 5PM PDT. To learn more and apply, visit www.edbTacomaPierce.org/edbVitalityGrant.
TESTING IN LAKEWOOD (JULY 29th) and UNIVERSITY PLACE (AUGUST 4th)
Two mobile COVID-19 testing trailers are scheduled in Lakewood and University Place.
EFFECTIVE JULY 30th and August 6th:
Guidelines have been updated for businesses effective as of July 30th, and Weddings and Funerals August 6th. Read the details by clicking the link below.
July 16th, 2020
Coronavirus: Inslee announces rollback to gatherings allowed in phase 3
SEATTLE — Gov. Inslee on Thursday announced a rollback to the state’s “Safe Start” plan concerning gatherings for counties in phase 3.
Beginning Monday, gatherings in such counties will be limited to no more than 10 people. The previous limit for phase 3 was 50 people.
Inslee also said he was prohibiting all live entertainment, both indoor and outdoor. For now, Inlsee said spiritual services, weddings and funerals will not be affected by the change.
Source: Read the article here at KIRO TV
July 8th, 2020
Washington State Fair 2020 has been canceled
July 2nd, 2020
No mask, no service: Washington businesses must turn away customers without face masks starting July 7
Gov. Inslee says businesses in Washington will not be allowed to serve customers who are not wearing a face covering as of Tuesday, July 7.
Source: Read the article here at KING 5 TV
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
FREE TELECONFERENCE RESOURCES
>>>>> CLICK THIS LINK <<<< for free Teleconference resources for businesses that need to work with clients and staff from their homes.
Disasters Loans now available in Pierce County
U.S. Small Business Administration
Staying healthy in Business Environments
RESTAURANT TAKEOUT, CURBSIDE, & DELIVERY OPTIONS
(CHAMBER MEMBERS)
Best Burgers
Phone: (253) 472-0736
http://www.bestburgerslakewood.com
Black Bear Diner
Phone: (253) 267-0238
Bruno’s European Restaurant
Phone: (253) 719-7181
http://www.brunoseuropeanrestaurant.com
Carr’s Restaurant & Catering
Phone: (253) 584-4622
http://www.carrsrestaurant.net
Casa Mia of Lakewood
Phone: (253) 473-0400
http://www.casamiaresaurants.com
Famous Dave’s BBQ
Phone: (253) 722-0500
https://famousdaves.com/tacoma
Go Philly Cheesesteaks & Wings
Phone: (253) 449-3100
https://www.gophillycheesesteaks.com
Hamhock Jones Soul Shack
Phone: (206) 930-1037
LaPalma Mexican Restaurant
Phone: (253) 582-8349
http://www.lapalma-mexican-restaurant.com
Ram Restaurant & Big Horn Brewing Company
Phone: (253) 584-3191
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Employer and Worker Assistance
https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19
https://www.esd.wa.gov/newsroom/layoffassistance
Resource List for Washington Business and Workers
Small Business Disaster Loans
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
HEALTH INFORMATION
LOCAL
STATE:
FEDERAL
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
World Health Organization (WHO)
ARTICLES
5 Tips for staying productive while working from home
https://cityoflakewood.us/lakewood-declares-state-of-emergency-in-response-to-covid-19/