The Pasco Chamber is still open for business, but staff is working remotely. Please email admin@pascochamber.org  for any inquiries. Thank you!

We wanted to share information that we have received to help business owners prepare for inevitable impact from the effects of Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or concerns. We can be reached by email at admin@pascochamber.org

CARES ACT Business Grant Applications are now closed

Franklin County CARES Act Business Grant Application

Solicitud de subvención – Condado de Franklin Acta CARES Business Grant - Español

  • Abadan has lowered their prices and is ready to help businesses print single-use menus for in-person dining, social distancing signs, sign in books, and more, so give them a call at 509.946.2033. Visit their website HERE.
  • WA.gov has a business signage toolkit available to download HERE.
  • Benton Franklin Health Department has a toolkit with guidance for local business re-opening plans HERE.
COVID-19 Retailer Tip: If your business is operating and open, please consider placing a hand washing or sanitizing station in front of your business so your customers and employees can sanitize before and after they leave for added precaution.

This is also something to consider for when your business can re-open if it is currently closed. It will not only help to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but will also encourage confidence in consumers that your business is being pro-active in helping to prevent the spread of illness.

SBA to Make Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to U.S. Agricultural Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic -
Eligible agricultural businesses may apply for the Loan Advance at the link below:
https://covid19relief.sba.gov

All WA State Coronavirus information can be found at the link below!

https://coronavirus.wa.gov/

Association of Washington Business has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for employers!

AWB has created a page with many resources for businesses and non-profits including links for financial resources, healthcare, tax help, utilities/rent assistance, small business guidance, telecommuting resources, layoff guidance, toolkits, checklists and more!

Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters: Start applying NOW!

Washington State and its small businesses have been approved for  disaster assistance because of coronavirus impact. Apply at the link below:
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

COVID-19 Small Business Resources & Guidance

Click HERE to view the government's guidance via the U.S. Small Business Association - "Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy."

CDC Guidance & Prevention Protocols for Businesses

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued COVID-19 guidance for businesses and is updating them as new developments occur.

Please refer to the following links for the most up-to-date information about COVID-19:
Please understand the consequences of disregarding the Governor's Emergency Order Declaration:
RCW 43.06.220 State of emergency—Powers of governor pursuant to proclamation.
Section 5 of the RCW:(5) Any person willfully violating any provision of an order issued by the governor under this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor
 
RCW 9.92.020 Punishment of gross misdemeanor when not fixed by statute. Every person convicted of a gross misdemeanor for which no punishment is prescribed in any statute in force at the time of conviction and sentence, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a maximum term fixed by the court of up to three hundred sixty-four days, or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of not more than five thousand dollars, or by both such imprisonment and fine.