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Click on the links below for more information regarding Coronavirus in WA state and CPO efforts to counter the impact. Coronavirus: CPOs' Response to the Crisis by CAPS Research Washington State COVID-19 Economic Impacts and Recovery by Community Attributes, Inc....

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Below are a couple of guides with information to help you choose which option is best for you...

As we face hardships from the Coronavirus Pandemic, it is necessary to support our teams. Below are some tips for employers to share with their staff regarding things to think about as we move forward in combating these new and unprecedented challenges. Thank you to...

It is important to create a business strategy to help mitigate some of the offsets caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Below are ten recommendations by Reggie Brown, lecturer for the University of Washington Foster School Consulting and Business Development Program,...

Employees be aware of how to access health coverage. Health Benefit Exchange has resources to help people access health coverage (see below).  These resources are only for Washington. Report a Change COVID-19 FAQs

Please enjoy this quick message from Fernando Martinez, President and CEO of the NWMMSDC. We hope everyone is staying healthy and following the new safety guidelines amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Remember, the Council is here to serve you, our stakeholders! Do not...

A message from one of our partners: Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce I want to share with you two of the ways we are stepping up to help those in need during the outbreak and ways that you can help, too. We will continue to advocate for more help from the...

Key Coronavirus followups from our community partner, Challenge Seattle: SHELTER IN PLACE RUMOR – We heard clearly from the city of Seattle, King County, and Department of Commerce that there are no plans at this time to issue additional orders relating to more...

Community Attributes, Inc. penned a white paper “COVID-19 Anticipated Economic Impacts in Seattle and Washington.”  White paper was released today March 17, 2020. To view this report, click here.

Results Will Help Inform Strategies for Regional Economy Recovery and Maximizing State and Federal Aid SEATTLE, WA – The City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced today they are distributing an Economic...