DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES IN TACOMA

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REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR CELEBRATE TACOMA

FOR SMALL BUSINESSES--DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 11, 2020: 
Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) recently launched a new commercial utility bill assistance relief program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19.  Funds are derived from the Federal CARES Act the City of Tacoma received as part of Washington State's response to the coronavirus.  Small businesses that employ 50 or less workers, operate from a brick and mortar building located in Tacoma and have an active TPU account could qualify for this program.  Grants of up to $750 can be applied to charges incurred since March 17, 2020.  Applications are due by midnight on November 11, 2020.  Further information is available at www.MyTPU.org/SmallBizAssistance.  

New utility bill assistance program for small businesses in the City of Tacoma - Tacoma Public Utilities Supporting our small business community is a top priority at Tacoma Public Utilities. TPU is offering a utility bill assistance relief program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The funds are a component of the City of Tacoma’s Coronavirus Relief Funds from the federal CARES Act that were allocated to cities as part of Washington State’s response to COVID-19. www.mytpu.org

CELEBRATE TACOMA 

The City of Tacoma will launch the Celebrate Tacoma searchable database in November 2020, which will be accessible from any internet-connected device.  It is designed to encourage support of local businesses that sell directly to consumers and are licensed and located in Tacoma, including micro businesses that sell online.  Retail, restaurant/cafes and service businesses will be featured.

We extend our appreciation to all of the businesses who have already registered.  We encourage others to do so as we get ready for the launch soon.

To be included in the database, Tacoma retail, restaurants/cafes and service businesses are invited to participate in a user-friendly survey.  Information gathered will help residents and visitors discover the unique array of products and services our businesses offer and encourage local spending.  It will be promoted through MakeItTacoma.com, our e-newsletter, social media and other platforms.  

Sign up now for the fourth quarter shopping season by clicking on the icon below.

Please  share  this  opportunity  with  your  favorite  Tacoma  merchants and service providers.

Together, let's use our community spirit and local market demand to invest in each other by spending locally.  It's about celebrating how special our businesses are as an integral part of Tacoma.  

Celebrate Tacoma!

Note:
Those involved in selling guns, sexual products/services, gambling products restricted by federal law including cannabis, or tobacco products/ electronic cigarettes as well as those outside the City of Tacoma limits will be unable to be featured in the app.  The app is informational only and does not represent a recommendation or endorsement by the City.  

(253) 591-2012 phone; (253) 591-5232 fax Jeff Robinson, Director Elly Walkowiak, Assistant Director  MakeItTacoma@cityoftacoma.org   Community & Economic Development Department 747 Market St., 9th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98402

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