Helpful Covid-19 Links
We assembled the following helpful Coronavirus (COVID-19) response links to assist individuals and businesses during this time.
State
Washington State Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
A comprehensive assemblage of state information related to the coronavirus, visit:
For specific business-related questions, visit:
https://coronavirus.wa.gov/business-workers
Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order
For questions related to the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, visit:
https://coronavirus.wa.gov/whats-open-and-closed
For a list of essential businesses, visit:
https://coronavirus.wa.gov/whats-open-and-closed/essential-business
Washington Department of Revenue
DOR is making business relief available to businesses during the pandemic, visit:
https://dor.wa.gov/about/business-relief-during-covid-19-pandemic
Washington Employment Security Department
ESD provides substantive paid leave and unemployment information to assist individuals and businesses, visit:
For coronavirus-related information, visit:
https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19
Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner
The Commissioner’s office provides information about coronavirus (COVID-19)-related insurance options businesses may possibly have access to, visit:
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/coronavirus-insurance-information-businesses
Federal
Internal Revenue Service
IRS provides some coronavirus (COVID-19)-related tax information at:
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
U.S. Small Business Association Loans
SBA provides a number of loan resources for small businesses to utilize when operating their business. SBA has developed Lender Match, a free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders within 48 hours. For more information on loans or how to connect with a lender, visit:
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans
For SBA disaster loan assistance, visit:
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For official CDC guidance to businesses about the coronavirus (COVID-19), visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html