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COVID-19 Business Updates & Information
Pierce County is Open for Business.
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, we’re here to help businesses access the resources and information they need.
SBA Coronavirus Relief Programs
To learn more about other SBA relief options available for your business, click here.
SBA Disaster Loan Customer Service: Call (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
City of Tacoma Resurgence Business Loan
Applications open January 27, 2021. The City of Tacoma will deploy $1.1 million received from the Economic Development Administration as low-interest business loans. The 5-year loans of up to $25,000 require no payments (no principal nor interest) for the first 12 months.
Recovery Assistance for Manufacturers
Impact Washington is inviting Washington based US Small-and medium-sized manufacturers (SME’s) to apply for CARES Act Recovery Assistance funds. These funds provide services that directly support a manufacturer’s ability to recover from the coronavirus. This program is currently paused and applications will reopen on February 26, 2021.
Puget Sound Energy
- PSE will keep utility services on during the COVID-19 outbreak. Customers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 may receive a waiver of late fees and/or deferred payment plans. Click here for more information.
- Temporarily suspending customer disconnects and may waive late-fees for at least the next month. 253-857-5950, or email penlight@penlight.org
- TPU customers who are having trouble paying their bills should contact Customer Service at (253) 502-8600 or (800) 752-6745 and ask about extended payment plans.
Washington State Department of Revenue
Governor’s updated “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery,” a COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Beginning on January 11, 2021, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region beginning in Phase 1. Governor’s Memorandum regarding voluntary collection of customer information Governor Proclamation Enforcement FAQs |
NEW: Expanded unemployment assistance benefits for self-employed and independent contractors enabled by the Federal CARES Act.
- Employer Resources
- SharedWork Program
- ESD COVID-19 Info Center
- Regular & Federal CARES Act Unemployment Benefits Eligibility Checker
- COVID-19 Application Checklist
- How to Guide: Setting up Your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) Account
- Returning to Work Guidelines
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Washington State Department of HealthCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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