July 14, 2020 Covington Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
READY, SET, PLAY COVINGTON!
Keep the summer boredom at bay by participating in  ReadySetPlay !
8/3-9/30 2020!
Thank you to Mayor Jeff Wagner and his family for the Phase 2 reminder that we are indeed open! Let's work together to follow all Phase 2 guidelines to re-open WA and enjoy all that Covington has to offer!!!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
At their June 23 meeting, the Covington City Council approved the administration of a new grant program utilizing $130,000 of CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) dollars to assist Covington small businesses that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19. Applications for this Covington Rapid Relief Program are being accepted now through July 27.
The Covington Rapid Relief Program will provide working capital grants in amounts from $2,500 up to $7,500 to small, locally-owned businesses that meet specific criteria outlined in the application. Grant amounts available will be determined by the number of people employed at the small business and the businesses must be located within Covington city limits.
Businesses awarded a grant can utilize the funds toward expenses like lease or loan payments, wages, taxes and employee benefits, operating costs and expenses, payment for PPE (personal protective equipment), and for improvements necessary for protection of employees and customers.
Funding for this program is made possible by City of Covington reimbursements from the State of Washington using CARES Act dollars available to support local recovery efforts from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. The City has partnered with Evergreen Business Capital to help administer the process.
Both the application and worksheet need to be completed and  submitted no later than July 27 at 5 p.m.  to the City of Covington. Decisions on awards are expected in mid-August.

**BOTH APPLICATION FORM & ECONOMIC INJURY WORKSHEET ARE REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETE.
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Safe Start WA: Phase 2
PHASE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE HERE.
Please Follow Industry Specific Guidelines with the implementation of 2 as stated in the above link. Industry Specific Guidelines: https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers
"Safe Start Washington Governor Jay Inslee Governor Jay Inslee, in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health, has established a data-driven approach to reopen Washington and modify physical distancing measures while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19. This approach reduces the risk of COVID-19 to Washington’s most vulnerable populations and preserves capacity in our health care system, while safely opening up businesses and resuming gatherings, travel, shopping, and recreation. The plan involves assessing COVID-19 activity in the state along with health care system readiness, testing capacity and availability, case and contact investigations, and ability to protect high-risk populations." - Quoted from: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/SafeStartWA_4May20_1pm.pdf
LUNCH-"IN" 8.13.20
Sponsored By Lakepointe Covington
JOIN US VIRTUALLY.... SAVE THE DATE!
" AN OAKPOINTE UPDATE" Covington Chamber Lunch "IN" via Zoom on 8/13! 11:30-12 is our normal general hangout time (just done virtually) then at 12 noon our presentation will begin! More presentation information will be in our Next Newsletter - stay tuned!
Thank you to our proud members Lakepointe Covington for sponsoring this event. We look forward to engaging with you! "SEE" you soon!
Join Zoom Meeting: LINK COMING SOON
Meeting ID & Password: COMING SOON
*Please note that to protect our meeting there is a password and 'waiting room' to enter - host will add you after you enter the zoom link & password. You are "muted" upon entry. Thank you!
AWB Rebound & Recovery
Are you looking for WA state made PPE? Are you in need of free business resources for reopening? Check out Association of Washington Business Rebound & Recovery! https://www.reboundandrecovery.org/?utm_source=fast-facts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=awb-recover
Association of Washington Business
Nominate your Washington based company or another
 excellent company for the 2020 awards by July 31, 2020!
Each year, AWB provides opportunities for member companies to showcase excellence and best practices in a variety of fields. 
Nominate your Washington based company or another excellent company for the 2020 awards today!
It only takes one nomination to advance to the consideration stage.
To learn more about these awards, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact  Jacob Sodeman  at 800.521.9325.
COVID-19 RESOURCES/INFORMATION
Please remember that COVID-19 updates are fluid and ever changing. Make sure to follow credible sources of information and always fact check. If you have questions please contact us so that we may direct you to the correct source and provide up to date information: info@covingtonchamber.org
CDC
UPCOMING CHAMBER & COMMUNITY EVENTS
SAVE THE DATES!
7/16 9-10:30am FREE Employer Virtual Town Hall: Navigating through a Covid-19 world. Details? Contact: Sam_Horn@valleymed.org " Employers are invited to join Valley’s Occupational Health and Infectious Disease teams for this FREE informational and resource-rich virtual Town Hall to discuss COVID-19 and its impacts on the workplace."

8/13 Lunch "IN" 11:30am-1pm Virtually "An Update on Oakpointe" sponsored by Lakepointe Covington INFO COMING SOON!





 

For additional info on the above events, view our Community Calendar  

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