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Commercial Rent and Mortgage Assistance
Limited funding is available, as with other programs. In this case, $7.75 million is available for rental and mortgage assistance. According to Tacoma Weekly, the demand will be higher than the allotted funding. Qualifications As with the forgivable loans for small businesses in Pierce County, businesses must meet certain qualifications including: Being physically located in…
Read MoreVitality Grant from Economic Development Board
On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the Economic Development Board will open applications for the Vitality Grant. These grants will be available to Pierce County small businesses. However, the window for accepting applications is limited. Apply between: 10AM PDT Wednesday, September 9, 2020 and 5PM PDT Sunday, September 20, 2020. These vitality grants are available due to federal…
Read MoreImpact WA Announces Aid for Manufacturers
Without a doubt, the Chamber is happy to share more relief that Impact Washington is sharing with our manufacturing businesses. They’ve previously informed us of grants that were available to manufacturers. They’ve helped us understand how broadly the definition of manufacturer can be. And now, Impact Washington Announces Availability Of $1.2M In CARES Act Funds…
Read MoreWritten Safety Plan
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 open. One member told me today, “It’s a full time job keeping up with everything. That’s all I have been doing for the last few months.” Previously, a written safety plan…
Read MoreEIDL Loans – Applications have been reopened
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 employee) in emergency grants for small businesses that are experiencing temporary economic hardships. These grants do not require repayment. Visit the SBA website for more details.
Read MoreSave Small Business Fund
Update: April 17, 2020, 1 pm – Upon a closer look at the program, one of the requirements is that the business be located in an “economically vulnerable community” and this is based on zip codes. Fife qualifies, but Edgewood and Milton do not. If your business is in another location, use the zip code…
Read MoreCoronavirus
(Updated 4.7.2020) Resources for employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Latest News NEW Manufacturers needed: If you are are a company willing to shift gears and re-purpose manufacturing operations to help with the COVID-19 crisis, fill out this form and email covidmanufacturing@commerce.wa.gov to provide details on what you can offer. NEW CARES Act – This legislation includes the Paycheck Protection Program loan, an Employee Retention…
Read MoreWorkforce Woes? Meet Invista Performance Solutions
FME Chamber has a new member, and I am excited for this partnership. But there are not nearly enough people in our business community who know what they do. Their vision, according to Don, “is to be a trusted partner and an asset to our community.” They collaborate with local community colleges provide customized business…
Read MoreC3 Meeting: Tori McDermott-Hale
In February, our speaker will be Tori McDermott Hale. She is with the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative. In essence, Fife has been identified as a high need community. She is working to put together a community coalition and needs input from small businesses. If the coalition she puts together is sustainable, then the community…
Read MoreWeek 1 Legislative Update
Welcome Back Washington State’s 66th Biennium resumed this week in Olympia. Washington’s legislative cycle is two years long, with the sessions lasting 105 days in odd-numbered years and 60 days in even. 2020 is therefore a short session expected to end March 12. New Speaker, New House History was further made on Monday as Rep.…
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