From NCBA/CLUSA: This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a streamlined forgiveness process for loans of $150,00 or less, which account for more than 90 percent of all […]
All Three States in Reopening Stages
We haven’t posted a lot on our page lately; however, the re-opening process has begun throughout the Pacific Northwest. We will try to get back to relevant updates as counties […]
Anatomy of the $2 Trillion CARES Act
The Clallam County EDC has put together a resource on understanding where the $2 trillion will be going to manage a collective response to Covid-19. Thanks –we updated the link […]
Paycheck Protection Program
The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act can help small businesses (including co-ops) save jobs with a forgivable loan. We are trying to keep up with resources as […]
New Moon Café
New Moon Café is currently closed. However, you can support them during the pandemic in two ways. People can purchase gift certificates at their website. People can also make direct […]
A Number of PNW Co-ops Seek Support
We have updated our page of co-ops in our region seeking support. If you can make a donation, please do. If you are not able to at this time, please […]
NASCO Provides Resources for Housing Co-ops
North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) NASCO has put together a resource page for housing cooperatives. NASCO Programming Updates Personal Hygiene Recommendations Co-op Kitchen & Common Area Recommendations Community Care […]
Donations to the Cooperative Development Foundation’s Disaster Recovery Fund help cooperatives and their employees weather the impact of the COVID-19 containment effort. The COVID-19 crisis impacts each cooperative, member and […]
Updating NWCDC’s Response to Covid-10
Since the Center’s last newsletter, the corona virus has escalated to a pandemic. In Washington, gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited, schools and universities closes, bars and restaurants closed. […]
For workers and businesses affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus)
The following is from the Employment Security Department of the State of Washington State of Washington Resources for Workers and Employers “If you are affected by COVID-19, Employment Security has programs that […]