Dear Chamber Members,

Last week brought us great news as we now move into Phase 3 of our economic recovery. We still need to know what future phases will look like so we can plan our business strategies individually, but also for our community to plan our events and engagement with our citizens and visitors.

Any grant relief that businesses/sole proprietors have received is not considered taxable revenue. Please consult with you accountant on any questions that you may have with regards to this. Some agencies did issue 1099’s and others did not with regard to the grant money.

As for the next round of relief, commonly referred to as Working Washington Small Business Grants: Round 4, has been approved and signed. We are waiting for the forms to be released and it is expected to take place later this month. Here is a link to where you will find that information out once it is published: http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/links/crisis/covid-19-resources/ . A link to this site is also available on our home page at www.moseslake.com .

We are planning to bring back our Business After Hours program starting in May and we will hold them on both the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of the month so we can give all our hosts that had their events canceled due to COVID restrictions, an opportunity to showcase their businesses.

Golf Scramble will take place on May 7^th. Business Expo is set for June 15^th in the commercial building at the Grant County Fairgrounds and we will be sending out all the info on this in our April 1 newsletter. Senior Picnic is scheduled for June 17^th and we are still not sure if this will be a drive through event or an actual in person event.

Looking forward to seeing you in person soon!

WHAT IS THIS? We come to your business or by Zoom to record a short video of your business. Included is a quick interview with you and your business showcased on social media and in the newsletter.

Contact Lori or Debbie if you are interested or email information@moseslake.com.

TEE SPONSOR

We are having a Moses Lake community blood drive this Thursday March 18^th from 2:00-4:45 at our Moses Lake Vitalant center (801 E Wheeler Street). We have 12 donors signed up now and just need 6 more to help us meet the goal for our local hospital and patients.

 

Here is the link to sign up:

CLICK HERE

Taking reservation for this upcoming trip to Costa Rica. We are hopeful we will be able to start to travel again this year, although Covid-19 may dictate otherwise. Check out the video about the trip

Click on the link TROPICAL COSTA RICA