Thread by @GovInslee

I’m proud of our efforts to combat COVID-19 in Washington.

Today, I want to update you on our economic plan and programs to support our small businesses. 1/7
#WeGotThisWA

1) The Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant.

These will provide up to $10,000 for small businesses under 10 employers. It can be used for rent, utility bills, supplies, inventory, or other operating expenses.

To apply visit bit.ly/SmlBizGrant
2/7

2) Business resiliency assistance through the @WAStateCommerce Dept.

Commerce is working with partners like @TacUrbanLeague, @inbachamber, and @SCIDpda across the state to get information translated so that everyone has access to financial assistance. 3/7

3) The @SBAgov is working with local banks to provide forgivable loans, these are in high demand and we need Washington businesses to keep applying so we don’t leave federal relief dollars on the table.

For more info go to: sba.gov
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I’m also encouraging everyone to take advantage of legal assistance through the office of civil legal aid (ocla.wa.gov) for things like:

➡️ unemployment compensation
➡️ eviction and foreclosure
➡️ debt collection
➡️ family safety and domestic violence
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We need to keep our food banks stocked because no one should go hungry in Washington.

Today, we launched a statewide effort to make sure that happens. Donate today: wafoodfund.org
6/7

These are immediate options to help small businesses weather the storm. But we know there is more work to do.

We will continue to find ways to support our workers, businesses and economy while keeping Washingtonians safe.

Stay home. Stay healthy. 7/7
#WeGotThisWA