COVID-19 Business Resources
Stay up-to-date with the following public health information:
Whatcom County Health Department
Your best resource for local information
Peacehealth
Information from our local healthcare provider
Washington State COVID-19 Updates
Washington State Department of Health
Governor Jay Inslee’s Resource
Washington State Governor
CDC information and resources
Federal lead – Priority information
Employers and Business Owner Support:
Newly Announced Resources:
Small Business Administration: Disaster Loan Assistance
Federal disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters
***Available to WA employers for application as of 3/16/2020
Whatcom Community Foundation’s Resilience Fund
The community’s bounce-back fund to help anyone and everyone —individuals, families, nonprofits, businesses—recover from a crisis or disaster through a combination of emergency preparedness investments and response funding.
Local (Bellingham Region) Resources:
Western Washington University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Business Continuity Resources
Resources and information to help our small business community
Port of Bellingham – Business Continuity Planning Resources and COVID-19 Preparation and Response
Resources and information organized by jurisdiction
City of Bellingham COVID Business Resource
Local Bellingham resource information
Washington State & Federal Resources:
Washington State Department of Commerce: COVID-19 Information and Updates
A comprehensive page with links to state, regional, and federal updates regarding Coronavirus
Employment Security Department of Washington State: Resources for workers and businesses
Programs designed to help individuals and employers
Washington Retail Association’s COVID-19 Retailer’s Guide
Retailer specific guidance on business operations
CDC Resources and Recommendations
CDC Interim Guidance
CDC Print Resources: Free to use hand outs and posters
Emergency Management Division Washington: Business Preparedness
Governor’s Resource list for impacted Washington businesses and workers
Employee Resources:
This section is specifically for employees needing resources. Some of the information above is useful for employees as well.
ESD – Unemployment Benefits (if you lost your job)
ESD – Paid Leave (if you are sick or quarantined)
Consumers:
Bellingham Regional Chamber Membership Directory
Other partners:
Sustainable Connections – Directory
Downtown Bellingham Partnership – Directory
Ferndale Chamber of Commerce – Directory
Lynden Chamber of Commerce – Directory
List of social media resources:
Bellingham Regional Chamber Facebook Page
COVID Business support Facebook pages and groups:
Whatcom Small Business Strategy & Support
Bellingham Small Business Community
If you see any additions, please let us know at the email address businessbrief@bellingham.com.