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Seventy-Six Pierce County Businesses Awarded COVID-19 Relief Grants

Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants have been awarded to 76 Pierce County businesses.

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Pierce County Allocates $9.7M to Provide PPE to Schools, Businesses

Pierce County allocates $9.7 million from CARES Act funding to support schools, businesses, and other entities in the county in response to COVID-19.

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TCC Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant

Tacoma Community College will receive a $174,812 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund humanities education.

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The 2020 PNW Resiliency Virtual Summit To Be Held June 24

The Seattle Southside Chamber is holding a virtual Resiliency Summit to help local communities and businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and remain resilient.

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Northwest Seaport Alliance Releases May Cargo Statistics

For the third consecutive month, the Northwest Seaport Alliance, a joint partnership between the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, has reported record low cargo volumes due the COVID-19 pandemic and its continued global economic fallout.

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Tacoma’s Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge Wins APWA Project of the Year Award

The American Public Works Association has awarded the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge in Tacoma a 2020 Project of the Year Award in the $25 million to $75 million structures category.

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Comcast Extends 60-Days of Free Internet Service to New Low-Income Customers in Washington

Comcast recently announced it will continue to provide free internet service to new, eligible Internet Essentials customers through the end of 2020.

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Thurston EDC Supports Businesses Amid COVID-19

Thurston Economic Development Council has developed several resources to help businesses stay informed and how they can overcome obstacles they may be facing.

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KWA Trains to Provide Seniors Resources, Support Amid COVID-19

Korean Women’s Association staff at the Beacon and Lighthouse Senior Centers in Tacoma has trained to help seniors in the region navigate COVID-19.

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Sprague Pest Solutions Earns A Top 25 National Ranking For Helping Consumers

Sprague Pest Solutions has been named to the Pest Control Technology magazine Top 100 List