Chelan / Douglas / Grant / Okanogan Counties are now in Phase 2 Effective Monday Feb. 15th! Scroll down for all phase 2 guidelines by industry sector!

Financial Resources:

For an overview of all financial programs, please watch our event with Cordell Neher and Company here or read through their presentation for helpful information.

Paycheck Protection Program – https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program

The PPP forgiveness application is out now, application available: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program/ppp-loan-forgiveness

EIDL Loan – https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loans

Employee Tax Retention – https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/employee-retention-credit

SBA Financial Relief Website - https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options

City of East Wenatchee GRANT – (Only for businesses in City of East Wenatchee with 10 or less employees) https://www.cdrpa.org/cdbg-microenterprise-assistance

Legislative Updates:

Sasha Sleiman & Blair McHaney Testify in Support of Senate Bill 5114: https://vimeo.com/503604146

Governor Inslee announces new Healthy Washington "Roadmap to Recovery" Effective January 11,2021

Healthy Washington Chart

Governor's Reopening Guidelines Website

Reference Documents:

• Regional Phase Status
• Outdoor and Open Air Structures
• Voluntary Contact Information

Healthy Washington Requirements

The following business activities must adhere to the occupancy and operation requirements outlined for their region’s Healthy Washington phase:

Professional Services

• Professional Services

Personal Services

• Personal Services

Eating and Drinking Establishments

• Restaurants, Taverns, Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries

Sports, Recreation and Fitness

• Fitness and Training
• Outdoor Recreation
• Water Recreation
• Sporting Activities: recreational, K-12, higher education and professional
• Racing: non-motorized and motorized
• Golf

Indoor Entertainment Establishments

• Bowling
• Card Rooms
• Museums

Outdoor Entertainment Establishments​

• Drive-In Theaters
• Zoos and Aquariums

All employers must follow COVID-19 prevention protocols for employees as required by the Department of Labor and Industries. Industry-specific workplace requirements are listed below:  

Additional Industry Requirements​

• Car Washes
• Construction
• Domestic Services
• Manufacturing
• Motion Picture Industry
• Pet Grooming
• Vehicle and Vessel Sales

What Do I Do If an Employee Tests Positive??

Here are some resources to help you navigate the process if you have someone test positive at your place of employment:

What to do if an Employee Tests Positive - One page summary from WVCC & CDHD

Checklist for Businesses with Suspected or Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Washington State Department of Health

COVID-19 Employer Contact Tracing Guide - Challenge Seattle

Guidance for Daily COVID-19 Symptom Screening for Staff and Guests - Washington State Department of Health

Safe Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance for Public Spaces - Washington State Department of Health

Workplace Safety - Labor & Industries

Mental Health Resources - Unsure where to go for counseling services for you or your employees? Please take a look at this resource guide for further assistance. Feel free to print this to have posted at your office.

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