SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022. All SBA disaster loans made in calendar […]
Fact Sheet: Changes to Paycheck Protection Program by Biden-Harris Administration Increase Equitable Access to Relief
Early indications show program reforms and efforts to engage with communities authentically are working in meaningful ways. Two weeks ago, the Biden-Harris Administration made several reforms to the Paycheck Protection […]
American Rescue Plan Act Elevates Small Business Support in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Statement from SBA Senior Advisor Michael Roth WASHINGTON – Upon President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Senior Advisor Michael Roth stated: “The American […]
Webinar Series: PPP Updates for Self-Employed and Small Businesses with fewer than 20 employees
Webinar Series: PPP Updates for Self-Employed and Small Businesses with fewer than 20 employees – Small Business Administration U.S. Small Business Administration has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection […]
Economic Development Board: Thrive! Grant Launch
Pierce County businesses are eligible to apply for the $4,275 EDB Thrive! Grant for Expert-Level Consulting Assistance. The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB) is partnering with the Minority […]
Boon Boona Coffee Overcomes Rejection to Bring More Than Just Coffee to Seattle
Situation Efrem Fesaha started Boon Boona Coffee in 2012 after he took a trip to Asmara, Eritrea that changed the course of his life. Fesaha returned from the East African country […]
City of Tacoma Resurgence Business Loan – Apply on January 27th, Info Session on January 13th
In order to help businesses overcome the effects of the pandemic and thrive, the City of Tacoma will deploy $1.1 million received from the Economic Development Administration as low-interest business […]
ScaleUp: The Rebuild Edition Starting on January 13th
The next ScaleUp training series is kicking off soon and invite you to participate! Wednesdays, January 13th – March 3rd, 8 AM – 11 AM. See link in description below to […]
Port of Seattle Prepares for Major Project Openings and Equitable Recovery with 2021 Budget and $3.7 Billion, Five-Year Capital Plan
Port of Seattle Commissioners have approved the 2021 budget and five-year, $3.7 billion capital improvement plan to support an equitable, rapid, and lasting recovery as we prepare for a transformative […]
December is National Write a Business Plan Month [SBA]
From U.S. Small Business Administration Newsletter: The pandemic is impacting small businesses across America. National Write a Business Plan Month is a good reminder to review your business plan and […]