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Phase 4 Pause for WA

June 27, 2020

While Pierce County is still only in Phase 2, last week the governor’s office announced that there will be a statewide pause in moving…

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Written Safety Plan

June 19, 2020

Posted 6/9. Updated June 19 Some members who fall into the category of essential workers have expressed frustration with requirements for keeping their doors…

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Adaptation Costs for Reopening – Grants

June 19, 2020

As businesses work to meet the criteria for reopening, some are incurring some pretty hefty expenses with the new safety practices. Pierce County recognizes…

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PPP Loan Forgiveness

You may be able to use the New EZ form for your PPP

June 18, 2020

The SBA and the treasury announced a new EZ forgiveness application. Their press release is below. NEWS RELEASE PRESS OFFICE Release Date: June 17,…

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EIDL Loans – Applications have been reopened

June 16, 2020

The SBA has announced that they are accepting new applications for economic injury disaster loans and advance which provides up to $10,000 ($1,000 per…

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Funds are Still Available – PPP Flexibility Act

June 15, 2020

The Small Business Administration‘s website has indicated that there is still a considerable amount of money that is available for first time PPP applicants.…

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Workplace Posters

June 9, 2020

With reopening, guidelines require businesses to post a variety of posters for their staff and customers. I’ve found a couple of locations with a…

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Phase 2 – Whoo Hoo!

June 5, 2020

Pierce County applied to be approved for Phase 2 on Tuesday and the Governor approved it today! Restrictions exist, of course, and we are…

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Free PPE

June 5, 2020

The Chamber helped the Pierce County Economic Development team in handing out free touch-less thermometers and face masks to Pierce County businesses. This was…

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Updated: Changes to PPP Loan Rules?

June 4, 2020

Late on Wednesday, June 3, The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act and it is expected that the President will…

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Updates on PPP from US Chamber

June 2, 2020

If you missed our Zoom call today, Chris Eyler from the US Chamber was a guest speaker. He shared with us some of what…

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You may be a manufacturer…and qualify for grants.

June 2, 2020

Last week the chamber posted information about L&I fines for unsafe working conditions. On today’s Zoom Business Information call, our guest speakers were from…

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