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COVID-19 Resources

We’re committed to helping you get back to business after the impact of COVID-19 across the nation.

Impacted by COVID-19? We’ve Got You Covered.

As Washington State recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the signs are clear: Tacoma-Pierce County is open for business. Our team at the Economic Development Board remains committed to helping businesses keep their operations running and profitable. We believe that sharing information and modeling best practices will be the key to our collective success. From re-opening toolkits to COVID-19 rental assistance, continue reading to learn about all the available COVID-19 resources in Tacoma-Pierce County.

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Rapid Response South Sound
Business Information Webinars
Health News & Resources
Re-Opening Toolkits
WorkSource Pierce

SmallBizHelpWA.com

Small Business Help in Washington State

SmallBizHelpWA.com is a straightforward hub for resources such as the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). It 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 website, please email: SmallBizHelpWA@gmail.com. Additional Technical Assistance providers will be also considered by completing this Google form: Technical Assistance Organization Sign Up: WA State Small Business Resources Mobilization Campaign

Rapid Response South Sound

The EDB and Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber have teamed up to create the Rapid Response South Sound. The response team and their panel of experts are here to answer all of your questions regarding COVID-19 in Tacoma-Pierce County.

Business Information Webinars

Listen to all 100 episodes from the series

For over a year, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County hosted a series of regular conference calls to discuss the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to listen to their webinars and find presentations from all of the panelists.

Health News & Resources

Dependable Health News & Resources

Looking for reliable public health updates on the coronavirus pandemic? Explore the COVID-19 information pages of various local, national and international institutions below.

Re-Opening Toolkits

Looking for guidance and best practices on re-opening your business in Tacoma-Pierce County? Explore the re-opening toolkits below for expert advice on how to return to the office safely and successfully.

Creating a Return to Work Action Plan – Provided by Parker, Smith & Feek, this PDF offers thoughtful guidance (that follows CDC guidelines) and a template for companies to use in creating their own back to work plan.
AWB Rebound and Recovery – This site by the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) is dedicated to information and resources in regards to business reopening and recovery in Washington State.
Reopening Business Digital Resource Center – A portal by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for detailed information for businesses, broken down by state, sector, and businesses in addition to tools and other resources.

WorkSource Pierce

See Which Tacoma-Pierce County Businesses are Hiring

Looking for a job opportunity in Tacoma-Pierce County? Or interested in hiring talent for your business? WorkSource Pierce is diligently updating information and adding new job postings through their site and social media pages. Learn more.