TRIDEC, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, Visit Tri-Cities, Benton County, Franklin County, City of Kennewick, City of Pasco, City of Richland, City of West Richland, Port of Kennewick, Port of Pasco, Port of Benton, Benton Franklin Council of Governments, Employment Security Department, WorkSource Columbia Basin, Prosser Economic Development Association, Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, West Richland Area Chamber of Commerce, Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership, and Downtown Pasco Development Authority are committed to working together to support our business community.
Click here to learn more about available SBA loan and debt relief options.
Our nation’s small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses.
Lapse in Appropriations Notice: SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding.
EIDL applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more about the relief options available for your business, click here.
SBA Express Bridge Loans:
Local Offices:
ESD has programs to help Washington’s employers weather the financial impacts of COVID-19.
Congress recently passed the CARES Act, a more than $2 trillion funding package to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation provides financial support for health care providers, small businesses and nonprofits, families, workers, farmers, fishermen, and Tribes. Among other benefits, the legislation includes expanded unemployment insurance for workers, cash payments for individuals and families, and loans, grants, and debt relief for small businesses.