COVID-19: Business Resources Update

Learn More About Business Funding

The federal stimulus Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides assistance to small businesses to address the immediate needs of the owners and employees. This Small Business Owners Guide provides more details. More information can be found in Business Resources section below and on the Eastside Recovery Hub.

Learn the latest information and have your questions answered regarding CARES Act, FMLA Act, Emergency Leave Act and more. Register for the Issaquah Chamber COVID-19 CARES Act Video Conference, April 8, 2 - 3 p.m. This no-cost meeting is open to all Issaquah businesses.

New Eastside "Business is Open" Map Launched!

As you know, this crisis has been particularly difficult for restaurants and cafés, which must contend with strict social distancing guidelines that ban dine-in service. However, many restaurants remain open for takeout and delivery, and we encourage local residents to patronize them.

Help us Promote Your Essential Business!

The City of Issaquah, in partnership with several business and community groups, are developing a promotional videos to support local businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.

To take part, simply create a 10-15 second video clip and email us. We’ll compile the videos to promote on social.

Please be sure to match the following standards:

Message: “We Got This Issaquah”
- Shoot video in landscape (phone turned horizontal)
- Include a message about your company
- Be sure to deliver your message in front of a comfortable background (no personal data, following public health requirements, etc.)
- Don’t add any callouts to your social media handles in your message. We will be sure to tag you in it.
- Sign off with “We Got This Issaquah”

Business Resources

The City of Issaquah has consolidated resources to help your better understand COVID-19 from a business perspective, as well as how to respond.

Need a helping hand to access resources? Contact these professional business assistance organizations to speak to a business advisor about your questions.

Looking for working capital to keep your business open?

Contact your local business banker to learn about financing options. This may provide immediate assistance for your business.
Apply for a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Small businesses may be eligible for loans to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. NEW streamlined eligibility application now available. View this step-by-step application instructions. Tip: Save often during the application process.
Apply for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan through a certified SBA 7(a) lender. Contact your bank or list of lenders on the website link.

Startup425 webinars help you enhance your existing business or start a new one

Have a great idea for a product or new business direction? Learn more and register for online no-cost webinars to help with business planning, financing, marketing and more.

Made staffing reductions?

Share with your employees that apply for unemployment insurance this helpful video that addresses faulty denials and gig workers.

Have to temporarily close?

Check out these tips from Issaquah Police Department about securing your business.

Contact Us

Need further assistance? Please contact the City’s Economic Development team. We would also love to hear positive stories or innovative solutions to ensure our community stays safe.

This is what makes Issaquah a great place to do business!

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