Tigard Business Support

Join us next month for a special four-part Digital Media webinar series. This series will provide business owners with an introduction to social media and digital marketing strategies to help you attract more customers and improve your sales. Webinars presented in English and Spanish.

What: Digital Media Webinar Series, presented by MESO

When:

Jan 20: 6-8 pm: Social Media Set Up & Content Management

Jan 21: 6-8 pm: Online Reputation Management & Analytics

Jan 27: 6-8 pm: Instagram Basics & Social Engagement

Jan 28: 6-8 pm: Website Build & Management

Cost: $50 for the series (Tigard business discount: Use promo code TIG25 at checkout for $25 off)

Pre-register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-media-workshop-series-tickets-132486939001

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

Emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by the COVID pandemic. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Eligible applicants may qualify for SVO Grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees.

Paycheck Protection Program

Provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $659 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.

Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. This advance will provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made available following a successful application. This loan advance will not have to be repaid. If a business received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance in addition to a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, the amount of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance will be deducted from the PPP loan forgiveness amount by SBA.

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The application window for Tigard CARES phase V is currently closed. There are more requests for grants than available funding.

Applications submitted before December 16, 2020 are being reviewed for eligibility. We are working quickly to notify eligible firms of grant awards.

Applications submitted after December 16, 2020 will be added to a wait list for consideration if additional funds are available.

More information at: www.engage.tigard-or.gov/cares

Washington County Program

Washington County is making available to Washington County businesses limited quantities of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you need to reopen and recover. This program is part of Washington County’s Small Business Emergency Assistance (SBEA) program.

Learn more and order supplies

State of Oregon Program

Governor Brown has announced a new program to provide masks and gloves to small businesses and child care providers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor, in partnership with the Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board, allocated $10 million from the federal CARES Act funding for the purchase of protective supplies. The state of Oregon is fulfilling orders at no charge until resources are depleted.

Learn more and order supplies

The Tigard AID Program provides relief from city utility fees and charges during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Tigard City Council recently approved $2.2 million in customer assistance as part of the Tigard AID Program, including:

• Commercial & residential utility billing credits
• Deferral of alarm permit fees
• Suspending water shutoffs for nonpayment
• Delaying utility bill rate increases

To learn more about benefits business owners and employees may qualify for, visit https://tigard-or.gov/aid/

Temporary Outdoor Business Activities Program

To support local businesses during the ongoing public health emergency related to COVID-19, the City of Tigard is implementing a program to temporarily relax some rules related to outdoor business activities in commercial zones. There are two components to this program.

• Expansion of business activities onto outdoor private property does not require a permit, but does require that certain standards are met.
• Expansion of business activities into the public right-of-way, such as sidewalks and plazas requires a temporary permit. The application for that permit.

Click here for more information on the outdoor business program.

Is your business Reopen Ready?

ReOpen Ready Posters

Business across Tigard are preparing to reopen. Some already have, based on guidance from the State of Oregon. Starting next week, look for Reopen Ready posters in shop windows. Businesses displaying the poster have committed to federal, state and industry guidelines for creating a safe space for customers. Download your poster at https://tigardchamber.org/reopen-ready-toolkit-and-business-resources/

ReOpen Ready Webinar Series

The ReOpen Ready webinar series guides business owners through the critical steps and best practices they should consider as they prepare to reopen. The City of Tigard in partnership with the Tigard Chamber of Commerce and professionals from Washington County conducted four webinars focused on helping business owners create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for their customers and employees. Each webinar highlighted actions, guidelines and best practices for a different business sector.

Several businesses that participated in the live webinars via zoom decided to use the recorded video as training for their employees when they return to work. Each of the links below connects directly to the webinar recorded for that business sector.

• Restaurant sector advising (Presentación en español / video en español)
• Retail sector advising (Presentación en español / video en español)
• Personal Services sector advising (Presentación en español / video en español)
• Professional Services Sector advising (Presentación en español / video en español)

Links to the recordings (in English and Spanish) can also be found at: https://www.youtube.com/user/tigardchamber/videos

Reopening Washington County

Click here for the latest updates on Washington County's reopening status.

Click here for FAQs about Washingon County's reopening status.

State of Oregon Reopening Guidelines

• Reopening Oregon - Details on Restarting Public Life & Business (En español)
• Prerequisites for Phased Reopening of Oregon
• The Three Health Signs We Must See to Reopen Oregon
• Phase One State of Oregon Reopening Guidance for:
  • Employers (En español)
  • Restaurants & Bars (En español)
  • Retail Stores (En español)
  • Personal Service Providers (En español)
  • Malls (En español)
  • Gyms / Fitness
  • Childcare (En español)
  • Construction (En español)
• COVID-19 Resources for Oregonians - Check back here for more on reopening guidelines as information becomes available.

Recovery Ready: Planning to Reopen Your Business

• Workplace COVID-19 Prevention & Response Toolkit (En español) - With more Oregon workplaces experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks, Washington County has created a downloadable toolkit in English and Spanish to help businesses address and prevent these outbreaks. The toolkit contains information about providing mandatory sick leave for employees who test positive, protecting employees from discrimination or retaliation, common symptoms of COVID-19, guidelines about when an employee can return to work, and an extensive checklist for employers to make sure they are reducing the chance of transmission.
• COVID-19 Testing Locator (En español) - Are you wondering where you can find a COVID-19 testing site? This website can help you find local information about where testing is available.
• CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Businesses - Reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by cleaning and disinfection is an important part of reopening your business that will require careful planning. This site provides a general framework for cleaning and disinfection practices.
• CDC Communications Toolkit - This toolkit provides an array of public health messaging for migrants, refugees, and other limited-English-proficient populations, including current messaging and guidelines, information in plain language available for downloading and sharing, and translated materials to help communities disseminate messages to a wider audience.
• Reopen Main Street – Compiles potential reopening strategies, ideas, hints and tips for businesses and organizations as we enter the COVID-19 recovery phase. Content is organized and updated for quick access based on your needs, interests and industry.
• Pandemic Relaunch Toolkit for Restaurants and Bars - This toolkit is designed to help restaurant owners understand, plan and mitigate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contains capital management tactics, operational guidance to relaunch, and resources to help future-proof your restaurant.

Tigard Resources

• Tigard CARES - The City of Tigard's emergency business assistance program. Tigard CARES will provide financial assistance to help firms overcome the temporary loss of revenue from the COVID-19 crisis.
• Shop Tigard! - Add your business to a list of Tigard businesses offering takeout, delivery, gift cards or otherwise getting creative to continue operating.
• Tigard Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Updates

Regional Resources

• Washington County Business Recovery Centers - Provide resources for Washington County businesses to reopen and recover, including complimentary business consulting services and free personal protective equipment.
• Portland Small Business Development Center
  • Funding Resource Database (updated regularly)
  • Remote advising
• Oregon SCORE Mentors - Remote Advising
• Greater Portland Inc. - Expansive resource list. Updated as new information becomes available.
  

Small Business Administration / CARES Act

• Paycheck Protection Program - An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
• EIDL Advance Loan - Designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. At this time, only agricultural business applications will be accepted due to limitations in funding availability and the unprecedented submission of applications already received.
• Express Bridge Loans - Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
• Debt Relief - The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Internal Revenue Service

• Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments - Tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).