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Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority Grants
There are two grants still available for businesses in our region. If you are in need of grants, please look into the two options the Port has for you.Small Business Support Initiative - Available for businesses in Chelan and Douglas Counties. You can choose to apply for a grant for Rent expenses or Reopening expenses.City of East Wenatchee CARES Grant - If your business is within the East Wenatchee City limits you are able to apply for this grantCDC General Business Frequently Asked Questions
COVID 19 update:
Beginning June 26th Facial Coverings are required in all public places. Please wear a mask / face covering. For all information, including exemptions please visit the WA State Coronavirus Webpage
“Beginning June 8, all employees will be required to wear a cloth facial covering, except when working alone in an office, vehicle, or at a job site, or when the job has no in-person interaction. Employers must provide cloth facial coverings to employees, unless their exposure dictates a higher level of protection under the Department of Labor and Industries’ safety and health rules and guidance.” - Safe Start Washington
More information on masks can be found at:
Which mask for which task
WA State COVID-19 Mask Information
L&I Hazard ConsiderationRecovery & Reopening Tools:
- Recovery Council Business Reopening Toolkit
- WVCC Survey Briefing Document
- Governor Inslee Phased Reopening Plan
- Washington Retail Association Safety Operational Checklist
- PPP Forgiveness Information from US Chamber of Commerce
- JDSA Law Presentation on Employment Law
Chelan Douglas Counties' Modified Phase 1 Guideline
Phase 1 Guidelines:
- Curbside Retail - issued May 8
- Landscape Services - issued May 8
- Construction - issued April 24
- Vehicle and Vessel Sales - issued May 6
- Car Wash Industry - issued May 7
- Pet Walking Industry - issued May 8
- Outdoor Recreation - issued May 14
- Outdoor Recreation - Golf - issued May 15
- Recreational Activities - issued June 9
- Religious and Faith Organizations - issued May 27
- Spiritual drive-in services - issued May 6
- Talking Book and Braille Library - issued June 2
- Higher Education - issued June 1
Phase 2 Guidelines:
- Construction - issued May 15
- Curbside Library Services - issued June 2
- Dine-in Restaurants & Taverns - issued May 11 (updated May 15)
- In-Store Retail - issued May 12
- Drive-in Theaters - issued June 2
- Domestic Services - issued June 9
- Fitness - issued May 19 (updated June 5)
- Higher Education - issued June 1
- Additional Manufacturing Operations - issued May 12
- Professional Services - issued May 13
- Professional Photography - issued May 15
- Personal Services – hair & nail salons - issued May 13
- Outdoor Recreation - issued May 14 (updated June 9)
- Outdoor Recreation - Golf - issued May 15 (updated June 9)
- Pet Grooming - issued May 18
- Real Estate - issued May 19
- Religious and Faith Organizations - issued May 27
- Sporting Activities - issued June 5
*Please Note: We are currently in Phase 1, please only use Phase 2 guidelines as a preparation tool
Resources:
For a comprehensive list of resources for employers, employees, community organizations, nonprofits and faith-based organizations please click here. This document will be updated as new information becomes available.
We recommend these resources for COVID-19 related updates:
- IRS Tool for payments to community members
- Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC)
- Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
- Specific to Chelan and Douglas Counties
- Chelan - Douglas Corona Virus Information
- Essential Businesses List
- Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan (SBA)
We recommend this resource for Businesses to seek help with COVID-19:
If you are interested in speaking with someone to help get assistance with your business, please apply here
Últimas noticias del COVID-19
Para una lista completa de recursos para empleadores, empleados, organizaciones comunitarias, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y organizaciones de origen religioso, por favor haga click aquí.
Este documento será actualizado tan pronto como se obtenga nueva información.
Recomendamos estos recursos para noticias actualizadas acerca del COVID-19:
- Pagos de impacto economico
- Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC en inglés)
- Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington (DOH en inglés)
- Información de salud específica a los condados de Chelan y de Douglas.
- Administración de Emergencias del Condado de Chelan
Recomendamos este recurso listado a continuación para negocios que busquen ayuda para combatir el COVID-19. Es en inglés
Washington State COVID-19 Resource Page
Si usted está interesado(a) en hablar con alguien para conseguir ayuda para su negocio, por favor postule aquí.
Official letters:
- 3_23_20 Letter to members - Governor's Order
- 3_23_20 Letter to members - Governor's Order - Spanish
- 3_19_20 Letter from elected officials
- 3_19_20 Letter from elected officials -Spanish
