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Reopened – Free PPE for Pierce County Businesses
Published May 20. Updated June 29 On June 29, the chamber found out that this program has been reopened. If you have not yet received your free PPE from the county, fill out the PPE request form. On our Zoom call yesterday, Betty Capestany of the Pierce County Economic Development Department told the Chamber about…
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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 just in time for the move into Phase 2 for our county. In order for businesses to meet the requirements for re-opening, both the masks and the thermometers are a necessity.…
Read MoreAnytime Fitness – Free Virtual Live Workouts
You don’t have to search very hard to find studies that encourage you to exercise to help relieve stress. The challenge arises when your gym remains closed. Anytime Fitness, a FME Chamber member helps by providing free virtual live workouts with their Rockstar Coaches and Rockstar Class Instructors. Their Why: To give purpose, hope and…
Read MoreDeadline for Business Relief Programs through Pierce County CARES
The deadline for applications is Oct 2 for this round of funding with the Pierce County CARES Business Relief Programs. Do not wait until the deadline to apply if you can avoid it. Pierce County has funds available through the CARES Act for Business Relief Programs. These include Commercial Rent and Mortgage assistance, and Forgiveable…
Read MoreCommercial 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 MoreLifting Pause on SR167 Project
The removal of the freeze on the SR167 Project was welcome news to businesses in our community. Those in transportation were especially concerned. In January, a freeze was put on the project, in addition to 8 other transportation projects. The paused projects did not meet the governor’s directive to focus on fish passage projects. And…
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The 2020 Directory and Community Resource Guide is finally here. Best of all, it’s available, whether you want it digitally and/or in print! Of course, you’ll find some quick facts about our 3 communities and see information at a glance. Then you’ll find information on employment, education and housing. And even more important, you’ll have…
Read MoreUpdated: Changes to PPP Loan Rules?
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 sign this into law. Original post: 5/28. Updates: 6/4 On May 29 , the House passed legislation giving more leeway to businesses in how they use PPP funds, yet still be…
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(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…
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