Business Recovery
CARES grant applications
We have closed the application period for this round of grants for small businesses. All applications are now under review by our partner administrator organization, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), to ensure eligibility and to score the applications.
Our goal is to provide information next week to potential grant recipients.
For small businesses within cities, please check their websites for information about any grant programs they will be creating with funds from the county.
We will provide updates about what businesses receive funding to this website as well as any updates about further assistance the county will provide.
Hemos cerrado el período de solicitudes para esta ronda de subvenciones para pequeñas empresas. Todas las solicitudes actualmente se encuentran bajo revisión por parte de nuestra organización administradora socia, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), para asegurar la elegibilidad y calificar las solicitudes. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar información a los posibles beneficiarios de las subvenciones la próxima semana. Para las pequeñas empresas que estén en ciudades, consulten sus sitios web para obtener información sobre los programas de subvenciones que crearán con fondos del condado. Proporcionaremos actualizaciones sobre las empresas que reciban financiación en este sitio web, así como actualizaciones sobre la asistencia adicional que el condado proporcione.
Reopening Washington County
Washington County does not approve businesses for reopening under the Governor's framework or the County's reopening plan. All businesses must follow OSHA guidelines for reopening. Please visit Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Updates for more details and find reopening guidance in multiple languages about halfway down the Oregon Health Authority webpage under "OHA Guidance and Signage." If you still have questions about whether your business is allowed to reopen, please email Washington County or call 503-846-8390.
More PPP funds available
Ongoing assistance
Washington County has partnered with Worksystems Inc. to provide a support line to help locate assistance for businesses. Any Washington County based business can call 971-512-6787 to talk with someone about locating a variety of types of assistance. The line is staffed Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-Noon, but there is a voicemail box if you call at another time. Callers can indicate their preferred language and a language/translation service supported by the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization will assist
-
The Oregonian/OregonLive has announced a program providing up to $2.5 million for marketing services to Oregon businesses. Learn more
-
Business Oregon has put together two resources for those seeking to procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Please not that Washington County has not vetted the availability or qualification of any of the vendors for the types of PPE listed. Washington County is not endorsing the use or consideration of any of these vendors. All businesses should perform further research into other options. Business Oregon has a matrix of potential sources of PPE and a website to connect those who are able to provide PPE and those who need it.
-
Greater Portland Inc. COVID-19 Business Resources
Regional private-public economic development entity providing local state and federal resources. -
Portland Community College Oregon Business Adversity Response Plan Regarding COVID-19
Regional private-public economic development entity providing local, state and federal resources.
