Business Resources

Federal Government Assistance

Small Businesses

The federal government has provided and continues to provide  to small businesses to address the immediate needs of the owners and employees. This Small Business Owners Guide provides more details about the 2020 CARES Act.

Here are some current resources:

1. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is currently accepting applications for Economic Disaster Injury Loans. Visit the website for the latest information. (Need help? Contact our small business advisors!)
2. The SBA is accepting new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Contact your lender for more information and to apply. (Need help? Contact our small business advisors!)
3. If your business has received a PPP loan, learn more about how to proceed with the application for loan forgiveness. (Need help? Contact our small business advisors!)

Arts Organizations

Arts non-profits and shuttered venues are also able to take advantage of relief from the most recent federal stimulus bill. In particular, the SBA will be providing grant to venue operators forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check SBA.gov for more updates.

Other Resources

• Business Impact NW provides low-interest loans to community-based nonprofits and small businesses.
• Craft3 provides low-interest loans to community-based nonprofits and small businesses.
• 4Culture- Cultural Relief Fund- As closures, cancellations and loss of work due to COVID-19 impact the King County cultural sector,4Culture will distribute $1 million over the coming months.

Tax Relief

• Washington State Department of Revenue is offering filing extensions and penalty waivers for state-level B&O taxes. Eligible businesses can get more information and apply here.
• King County property tax information can be obtained and provide information specific to your location.

Waste Collection: Reduction Needs?

• Recology: If you anticipate a reduced need for collection service or have questions about alternative payment options, please contact Recology at 425-837-1234.
• Cedar Grove Compost: With the recent restrictions put on businesses and establishments, please review your options. Additional questions for Cedar Grove can be sent to a representative at 877-994-4466.

Temporarily closing your business may be something that few businesses have planned. There are several resources that can help you during this period:

• Review this list of tasks created by Issaquah Police.
• Better understand Unemployment Insurance options for your employees such as temporary layoffs, standby and furloughs as well as the Shared Work Program.
• Visit the Virtual Assistance tab to explore business planning and other e-learning opportunities to prepare for re-opening.

King County Metro's WorkSmart Program

Is your business in need of assistance with alternative work arrangements such as teleworking, flextime, or compressed work weeks? If so, take advantage of WorkSmart, a FREE service offered by King County Metro.

They can help provide you and your business with all of the necessary information and resources to:

• Lead you through every step to implement a program
• Assess potential and necessary steps for customized program delivery
• Develop custom presentations and marketing materials
• Consult on technology needs and requirements
• Develop policies, procedures and agreements
• Train managers and employees
• Provide evaluation guidelines and strategies
• Help meet Commute Trip Reduction goals

Learn more about how WorkSmart can help your boost employee productivity and ensure business continuity.

Connect with Business Advisers

Have a question about how to access the new financial resources? Want to better understand marketing, human resources or other aspect of your business? Access no-cost, one-on-one business technical assistance through the following organizations:

• Business Response Team at (re)Startup425
• Small Business Development Center Business Adviser
• Virtual Small Business Counseling from King County Library: Navigating COVID-19
• SCORE Small Business Counseling
• Partner America, a collaboration with the U.S. Conference of Mayors
• Communities Rise offers no-cost legal assistance for small businesses and nonprofits

E-Learning

• Small Business Information from King County Library System
• Training Webinars from the Washington Small Business Development Center
• Business Resiliency Toolkit from the Washington Small Business Development Center

Business Resource Webinars 

• The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce hosts links to webinars with resources dedicated to business hours.
• King County Library System has resources for your business. Visit their business resources page to learn more!
• The King County Economic Development Department has resources for businesses.