If you are a small business struggling to find PPP lenders and other resources, visit www.SmallBizHelpWA.com for assistance. This is a straightforward hub for resources includes a roster of technical assistance providers, a resource portal, a training calendar and a rapidly updated statewide list of lending institutions available for PPP loans. If you have additional resources or updates for the …
The Washington State Department of Health’s Phase Finder tool is designed to help people in Washington find out if they are eligible for a COVID vaccine now or if not, sign up to be notified when they become eligible. It asks a series of questions related to the four phases of vaccine distribution (living situation, age, health conditions, risk factors, …
Free drive-thru clinics to serve people in phases 1A and 1B Tier 1 by appointment only. From the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: Post Date:01/22/2021 2:57 p.m. TACOMA, Wash.—People who are eligible can receive free COVID-19 vaccine at one of two drive-thru community events. The clinics—which are available by appointment only—are a partnership of MultiCare Health System, Pierce County Department of …
The Lakewood Annual Business Survey is now open through January 15th. Take the survey here. Tell us what you think, and receive an entry to win a $50 VISA gift card! The purpose of this survey is to gather information from our local businesses about what’s working and what’s not, the challenges you are facing, and how the City might …
The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB) is holding free webinars on the Second Round of the Paycheck Protection Program on January 14, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. PD Register for the event here! Webinar speaker line-up includes: U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer, WA-6th Congressional District Linda Womack, Director, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) – Tacoma Business Center …
On December 23, 2020 Governor Jay Inslee announced that he will extend the eviction moratorium to March 31, 2021. The current eviction moratorium was set to expire on December 31. Additional details on this extension are anticipated to be released this week.
COVID-19 Testing at Fort Steilacoom Park The Pierce County EOC will have Mobile Testing for COVID-19 at Fort Steilacoom Park at the Baseball field parking on the following dates: Saturday, January 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For the most up-to-date information on this event, click here. Location: 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 These mobile testing stations are …
In 2020, the City of Lakewood received a total of $2.685 Million dollars in CARES Act funds through the state of Washington. These funds were used for COVID-19 related expenses incurred between March 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020 by small and commercial businesses, residential landlords for tenant rental assistance, community partners, non-profits, other government entities, and the City of …
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at WA hospitals and is now available to high-risk health care workers and people who live and work in long-term care facilities. To learn more from the Washington State Department of Health about how the vaccine will be distributed in Washington, click here. For the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department information on the vaccine, click here.
Many landlords and tenants have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently there are both federal and state mandates in place prohibiting evictions based on the nonpayment of rent. Once those mandates end, Pierce County expects a large number of eviction cases to be filed in Superior Court. To address this anticipated increase in eviction cases, Pierce County Superior …
The Washington State Department of Health announced the launching of a new service, Care Connect Washington, on December 9, 2020. Care Connect Washington is a program for people who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed and need support to isolate or quarantine at home. Care coordinators will connect people to community-based services, such as: medication delivery health …
State wide restrictions extended: On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee extended current COVID-19 restrictions through January 4. The intent of the restrictions is to decrease the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. Read more about the new restrictions here. Additional funds for Round 3 of the Working Washington Small Business grant program announced: On …
Washington residents now have a new way to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Washington Exposure Notifications — WA Notify — is a completely private feature on smartphones that can inform people if they have been exposed to COVID-19 by another user who later tests positive. Gov. Jay Inslee, along with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), announced the …
On November 20, 2020 Governor Jay Inslee announced a third round of Working Washington Small Business Grants, see here. Starting the week of Nov. 30, the Washington State Department of Commerce will be accepting applications for the $50 million allocated to this third round of small business grants. Learn more about this grant here. Who can apply for Round 3? …
November 20, 2020 On Sunday, November 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced a four-week set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. The restrictions aim to slow the spread of COVID cases and to help protect vital hospital and medical systems in the state from becoming overwhelmed. The new restrictions …
November 20, 2020 Local businesses are struggling, and the Pierce County Council wants to help. That’s why Thursday, the Pierce County Council passed its second round of emergency legislation in a week aimed at getting money into the hands of Pierce County business owners. Through legislative actions the Pierce County Council: Waived the repayment requirement of the county’s emergency small …
November 16, 2020 On Sunday, November 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced a four-week set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. The restrictions aim to slow the spread of COVID cases and to help protect vital hospital and medical systems in the state from becoming overwhelmed. The new …
Pierce County recently dedicated $7.5 million from its federal CARES Act allocation to create a program that would offer a 30 percent discount to dine-in customers, excluding alcohol purchases. The 30 percent discount is only available to customers eating at eligible restaurants during a two-week promotional window. The promotional dates have not been set. Pierce County recently increased funding to …