For businesses
News:
On June 26, a statewide face cover mandate went into effect that requires the use of face coverings in public for everyone over the age of 5, unless someone has a medical condition that does not allow them to safely wear one. Learn more.
On June 5, Snohomish County moved into phase two of the governor’s Safe Start plan, allowing for more businesses and activities to reopen.
The City of Everett, in partnership with the Snohomish Health District, launched the Getting to Safe Toolkit to provide baseline recommendations, resources and practical tools for small businesses and organizations to prepare for when Snohomish County reaches the next phases of the governor’s Safe Start plan. Learn more at download the guide at everettforeverett.com/safeopening.
The City of Everett announced the Everett CARES Grant Program to support small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now closed: everettwa.gov/everettcares.
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:
- Everett CARES Grant Program to support small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
- 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 Washington State Department of Commerce offers Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants
- 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
- Businesses Helping Business has compiled a list of resources for businesses that’s updated daily