 On May 18, 2022, Executive Somers gave his annual county update, detailing priorities for making Snohomish County more resilient, prosperous, safe, and sustainable. If you'd like to watch the update, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQME-nYtYx0
Also, there was a video focused on pandemic recovery that Executive Somers showed at the end of his talk. You can watch that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdcMOzzpRXs
 Calling all District Four communities!
In 2021, the federal government passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which provides direct financial assistance to local governments to help residents and small businesses recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Snohomish County is receiving $160 million in ARPA dollars, and we need your help to meet the pandemic recovery needs of our workers, families, and small businesses.
We’re hosting a District Four Recovery Event tomorrow, May 25, at Mountlake Terrace City Hall where you can provide feedback on your recovery needs. This event is free and open to the public, and we will provide activities for kids as well as free dinner!
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 25; doors open at 6:00 p.m., event ends at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mountlake Terrace City Hall, 23204 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Cities: Bothell, Brier, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, and unincorporated District Four
No Cost Dinner: Food trucks from Delfino’s Chicago Style Pizza and Yay Big. Yay High. Yay Ice Cream! will be on-site throughout the event.
No Cost Kids Activities: Mari’s Place for the Arts will be providing drawing, dancing, and other activities for kids 7-12 years-old on-site.
More Info & RSVP: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/6050/District-4-Recovery-Roadshow
Come and let us know how the pandemic has impacted you and your community, and how Snohomish County can help you recover and thrive.
Has your business or nonprofit been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Across the local, state, and federal levels, pandemic relief resources remain available to help you and your organization stay afloat during this uncertain time.
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Small Business Flex Fund offers loans of up to $150,000 for state small businesses and nonprofits. The funds can be used flexibly, for things like rent, payroll, marketing, building improvements, etc. The state and federal government offer several other initiatives to support businesses, you can find a full list here: https://commercegrants.com/covid-19-resources/.
Here are some additional resources that are available to support your business:
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Access to Capital: Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
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Finding & Training Talent: WorkSourceWA
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Growing Your Business: Advising, Mentorship, & Research: Business Advising in Snohomish County (economicalliancesc.org)
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Information & Best Practices: Economic Alliance Snohomish County (economicalliancesc.org)
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Starting Your Business: Access to Lenders: Greater Seattle | SCORE
The Snohomish Health District has recently created a video that helps employers understand what to do if they receive notice of a positive COVID-19 case from an employee. You can watch that video here: https://www.snohd.org/609/COVID-Info-for-Employers/.
If you have questions or ideas on supports for business and worker recovery, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Office of Recovery & Resilience at snohomishcounty.recovers@snoco.org.
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