03-17-2020 Coronavirus (4)COVID-19
BUSINESS RESPONSE
Economic Development
Coordination
FW Chamber of Commerce, WEDA, Greater Seattle Partners and King County ADO, Highline College - SBDC
Weekly Report
Trends, Forecasts, coupled with anecdotal info
Daily Visitations
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COVID-19
BUSINESS RESPONSE
Economic Development
Federal Programs and Services:
Federal Reserve, Economic Development Admin., SBA, FEMA
State Programs and Services:
ESD, Dept. of Commerce, Dept. of Finance, Revenue Div.
Other:
National League of Cities, US Conference of Mayor’s
Int’l City/County Management Assn.
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COVID-19
BUSINESS RESPONSE
Economic Development
Connection with Commercial Property Owners
Connection with Banks, S&L’s, Credit Unions,
CDFI’s and business lenders
Continued coordination
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COVID-19
BUSINESS RESPONSE
Economic Development
Items for Recommendation to Consider:
-Lines of Credit
-Deferral of Taxes and Licenses
-Amendments to State Usury Laws
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