COVID-19 Employer Resources

  • Governor Jay Inslee

    • This link will guide you to the COVID-19 business resource page from Governor Inslee’s website. There you can find links and other resources that his office is highlighting to assist Washington businesses.

  • Washington State Department of Commerce

    • This link will guide you to the Washington State Department of Commerce’s COVID-19 resource page. There you can find information on the current mandated social distancing closures as well as a list of multiple resources for your business which is updated regularly.

  • Washington State Department of Revenue

    • The Washington State Department of Revenue may be able to provide an extension on your taxes and waive penalties.

  • U.S. Small Business Administration

    • This link will guide you tot he U.S. Small Business Administration where you can apply for a low-interest loan of up to $2 million to help with operating expenses.

  • Employment Security Department

    • This link will guide you to the Washington State Employment Security Department’s COVID-19 resource page where you can learn about applying for emergency unemployment benefits.

  • Washington State Small Business Liaison Team

    • This link will guide you to the COVID-19 web page of the Washington State Small Business Liaison Team which consists of representatives from 27 different agencies. There you can find information tailored to small business in the state as well as individual links for more localized help depending on your region.

  • Seattle Office of Economic Development

    • This link will guide you to the COVID-19 business stabilization fund website for the Seattle Office of Economic Development. There you learn how to apply for assistance from their Community Development Block Grant that will provide working capital grants in amounts up to $10,000 to qualifying small businesses.

  • Association of Washington Businesses

    • This link will take you to the website of the Association of Washington Businesses, which is a non-profit advocacy organization for Washington businesses. There you can find information on any private sector relief or programs meant to assist during the COVID-19 slowdown.