Washington on target for reopening June 30
Washington state will reopen on June 30 or earlier, Gov. Jay Inslee confirmed at a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon (06/09/2021). Limits on capacity will be lifted for all businesses, except for large indoor event venues. Venues that can accommodate 10,000 or more people will continue to be restricted to 75% capacity as a precaution…
June 10, 2021
New Grant Funding for Childcare Providers, Nonprofits and Businesses
New Grant Funding for Childcare Providers, Nonprofits and Businesses Thanks to a major new infusion of CARES Act funding from Thurston County, Thurston Strong is expanding the volume and range of funding support available to local organizations. Over $7 Million in grant funding is now available through the fund categories described below. Together…
October 14, 2020
How Businesses Will Re-Open in Washington
How Businesses Will Re-Open in Washington As the flattening of the curve of the numbers of cases of COVID-19 progresses, businesses in the State of Washington will reopen in phases. These are the phases and the timing announced by the State of Washington. Here is a link to information on the phases.
May 5, 2020
Help is Available for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Many very well run businesses are being impacted by the unprecedented and sudden disruption to operations and loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 virus. If your business is one of them, there is help available. Comprehensive Information from the Thurston Economic Development Council Special Business Financing The US Small Business Administration provides low-interest…
March 13, 2020
VETERANS GET SUPPORT TO START A BUSINESS IN LACEY
VETERANS GET SUPPORT TO START A BUSINESS IN LACEY LACEY, WA, January 2, 2018: The City of Lacey and the Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Center for Business Innovation support economic opportunities for Thurston County Veterans. The EDC Veterans Microenterprise Program, funded in part by a federal Community Development Block Grant, helps eligible Veterans living…
January 2, 2018
The City of Lacey Welcomes Entrepreneurs and the Unique Independent Businesses They Create!
The City of Lacey Welcomes Entrepreneurs and the Unique Independent Businesses They Create! New information has been added to the City of Lacey’s economic development website to foster the successful launch of food trucks, trailers, and carts. The information is designed to help prospective food truck operators the information that they need to know to operate…
December 19, 2017
State Program Assists Businesses
The Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) provides an effective and efficient government funding model that helps owners and operators meet financial responsibility and environmental cleanup requirements for underground storage tanks. PLIA is also responsible for: Verifying the validity of required declarations of financial responsibility. Providing advice and technical assistance, cleanup requirements, and related matters to…
October 24, 2017
Rights & Protections for Small Businesses and Small Business Owners
In an effort to develop rights and protections for small businesses and small business owners, the Washington State House of Representatives, and State Senate both passed, and the Governor signed, legislation relating to licensing and regulatory requirements. The legislation identifies how those rights and protections are communicated to the business owner either prior to, or…
May 15, 2017