Covid
Statewide Mask Requirements
Published 6/5. Updated 6/23, 7/8 Businesses may not serve any customer who chooses not to comply with face covering requirements. As of July 7, new requirements mean businesses must enforce the rule that that all employees and customers wear masks. The statewide order requires masks to be worn inside any building or business open to…
Read MoreMasks/Pause on Phase Advancement
Earlier this afternoon, July 2, Gov. Inslee held a press conference. Shortly into the conference, he announced an extension of a proclamation which expands Yakima county restrictions to the entire state. First, the proclamation prevents businesses from serving customers without face coverings. Second, the allowance for bar seating phase 3 is cut. Finally, due to…
Read MoreReopened – 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…
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 MorePhase 4 Pause for WA
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 to Phase 4, even though some counties are well into Phase 3. From the Governor’s medium page: Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. John Wiesman announced today the Washington State Department of…
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