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Restaurant & Tourism Related Businesses - Promote Through Washington Tourism Alliance

Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

Apr 13, 2020

Restaurant & Tourism Related Businesses - Promote Through Washington Tourism Alliance

If you are a restaurant or tourism related business, Washington Tourism Alliance has a great way for you to promote your business in these hard-hit times through showwalove.com. Just add your business to their listing page here and promote your delivery, take-out, drive-thru or gift card service. This listing opportunity is free! Let your customers show their WA love by supporting you today. MORE INFORMATION #coronavirus #giftcard #delivery #tourism #restaurants #covid19

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Small Business Emergency Grants Now Available

Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

Apr 13, 2020

Small Business Emergency Grants Now Available

Governor Inslee is offering a new Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Up to $5 million in funds are provided through the Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund and administered by the State Department of Commerce. The grant program will provide a limited number of businesses in Washington’s 39 counties with a grant up to $10,000. Due to statutory limitations, non-profits are not eligible for this g

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Upcoming COVID-19 SBA Loans and Grants Meeting Will Provide Information on Federal Aid Packages

Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

Apr 6, 2020

Upcoming COVID-19 SBA Loans and Grants Meeting Will Provide Information on Federal Aid Packages

Get answers to your questions regarding the CARES Act, FMLA Act, Emergency Leave Act, and more. Join Chamber Board Members: Wright Noel from Business Law Firm, Carson and Noel PLLC and Srini Ananadakumar from HomeStreet Bank and City of Issaquah Economic Development Manager, Jen Davis Hayes as they answer your questions on how to maximize available opportunities to small businesses from the CARES Act The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a package

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Coronavirus Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide & Checklist

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Apr 1, 2020

Coronavirus Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide & Checklist

#coronavirus #smallbusiness #loans #emergency #covid19

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Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

Mar 30, 2020

These Companies are Hiring in Our Area

During this time, the following essential organizations (including health care, grocery, delivery & more) are hiring and actively seeking support: Click here for more information. #covid19 #employment

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Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

Mar 23, 2020

City of Issaquah Suspends Paper Bag Fee

Our thanks to Mayor Pauly for her quick response to our request to suspend bag fees and to Karl at QFC for bringing it to our attention. At the Chamber, we are the advocate for all local businesses and are always here to help. The City has suspended the paper bag fee requirement during the state of emergency to address hygiene concerns about using reusable bags. https://www.issaquahwa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4279 For those of you that business is good, we are thankful that y

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How to Support Your Favorite Local Businesses During COVID-19

William Shaw, Sound Media

Mar 23, 2020

How to Support Your Favorite Local Businesses During COVID-19

Hunkering down in our homes this week, most of us are also offering care, support and (at a distance,) kindness to neighbors up and down the street. But we can't forget that Issaquah also consists of a diverse business community. Many of them are struggling to cope with current events. But there is a lot we can do to help them survive this challenge. Our creativity and support will spell the difference between our favorite local businesses surviving this pandemic and closi

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Employment Security: COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available

Washington Employment Security Department

Mar 16, 2020

Employment Security: COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available

Do you know someone whose job is being impacted by COVID-19? Washington Employment Security Department has tons of resources and a reference graphic to help workers and businesses. Please share to help colleagues and family that might need this resource. https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19 #covid19 #coronavirus #employment #security

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Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

Mar 12, 2020

Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Update: COVID-19

Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber during these difficult times. I want to update you on some of the steps we are taking in light of the recommendations from health officials. At this point all committee meetings and events that normally have fewer than 100 attendees will proceed as scheduled. Accommodations are being made for committee members to phone in if they prefer. All state mandated safety precautions for small groups will be observed including social

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