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On April 2, Governor Jay Inslee extended the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order through May 4, requiring every Washingtonian to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity. The proclamation also bans all social, spiritual and recreational gatherings, and closes all non-essential businesses. Learn more about what this means for Washington residents and businesses. These resources can be found at coronavirus.wa.gov:
- Information and resources for businesses and workers
- A list of essential businesses
- Additional guidance for construction
- To clarify if a business is essential, or to request to be added to the list, fill out this form
- To report suspected violations of the governor’s orders regarding essential business functions, evictions, and social distancing, fill out this form
El gobernador Inslee anuncia la orden de "Permanecer en sus hogares y mantener la salud"
On March 27, US Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that includes programs and initiatives intended to assist businesses with their needs during this pandemic. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers.
- Learn more about the CARES Act: sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/guide-to-the-cares-act
- View the Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act (includes an FAQ)
In partnership with the Downtown Everett Association, the City of Everett developed a website, EverettforEverett.com, to help support businesses in Everett that are providing customers a safe social distancing option for purchasing goods. Learn more.
For "essential businesses" in Everett:
- Download an essential business notice for your business entrances. By posting this notice, a business verifies that it is an "essential business" referenced in Governor Inslee’s executive order issued on March 23, 2020. For definitions of essential businesses and essential activities, refer to:
- English: coronavirus.wa.gov/whats-open-and-closed/essential-business
- Spanish: coronavirus.wa.gov/whats-open-and-closed/el-gobernador-inslee-anuncia-la-orden-de-permanecer-en-sus-hogares-y-mantener
- Essential businesses as defined above may click here to download the official essential business notice to post on their business entrance(s).
- English: coronavirus.wa.gov/whats-open-and-closed/essential-business
Resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19:
- The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster assistance loans for Washington small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Learn more at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
- Small Business COVID-19 Guidance & Loan Resources- US Small Business Administration
- Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Fact Sheet - Congressman Rick Larsen’s Office
- Apply for an SBA disaster loan - US Small Business Administration
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is working to equip businesses with the most important and up-to-date information to prevent the spread of the virus and prepare businesses for the near and long-term impact
- List of resources from the Washington state Governor’s Office, including financial, export, employer/worker and insurance assistance.
- "Keeping the Lights On" webinar and business resiliency guide by the Washington Small Business Development Center
- Pandemic Planning Guide for Businesses from the Snohomish Health District
- Facebook is setting up a small business grants program that offers cash and ad credits to help support global business communities
- Forbes has compiled a running list of available public and private funding to support small businesses
- Faire has created an online impact calculator for retailers to better understand the potential effect on their business
- Loom has a cash runway scenario planning tool, allowing businesses to stress-test the potential impacts on their cash flow
- America’s Small Business Development Centers has gathered resources for small businesses