Issaquah Covid-19 Business Resources

Downtown Issaquah Association is here to help!

Please contact execdirector@downtownissaquah.com if you need immediate business assistance regarding COVID-19 or have other business needs. The Downtown Issaquah Association telephone number is 425.391.1112. We are updating downtownissaquah.com with business operation updates such as changes in hours of operations, temporary closings, by appointment, etc. Please keep DIA updated on changes to your business!

Dear Downtown Issaquah Business Owners!

#WeGotThisIssaquah – The Downtown Issaquah Association is ready to rise to the challenge of guiding revitalization and recovery efforts through this crisis in our community. We have open lines of communication with you as a merchant, our resident neighbors, the press and with government officials.

Latest updates from Governor Inslee (January 2021)

Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
Website offering grants to restaurant workers accepting applications starting April 2: https://rerf.us/
B&O Tax Relief
Mayor Pauly signed a proclamation providing relief to small businesses in Issaquah by extending the deadline for Business & Occupation (B&O) taxes.
Waste Collection: Reduction Needs?
  • Recology: If you anticipate a reduced need for collection service or have questions about alternative payment options, please contact Recology at 425-837-1234.
  • Cedar Grove Compost: With the recent restrictions put on businesses and establishments, please review your options. Additional questions for Cedar Grove can be sent to a representative at 877-994-4466.
Extensions on taxes or waive penalties (WA State Department of Revenue)
Misc Business Resources

Need a helping hand to access resources? Contact these professional business assistance organizations to speak to a business advisor about your questions.

Need Social Media Training?: Visit Issaquah is offering virtual 15 minute training periods FREE. Email execdirector@downtownissaquah.com to schedule.

Benefits available for self-employed workers

Unemployment benefits are now available Washingtonians who have lost work because of the COVID-19 crisis—including freelancers, independent contractors and other self-employed workers. The new federal CARES Act makes this possible. https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment/self-employed

If you’re a self-employed worker who’s lost income in this crisis, you may now qualify for unemployment benefits. The amount of financial help varies. But if your application is approved, you will be paid at least the minimum weekly benefit amount, and if that amount is at least $1 per week, you will also receive an additional $400 weekly.

Reopening Resources

Safe Start Plan

Industry Specific Guidance – updated regularly

Request a safety consultation

CDC Guidance

L&I Workplace Guidance

Screening Employees and Customers

FEMA Toolkit for Reconstituting Operations

A list of suppliers of PPE can be found here

What to do if an employee has symptoms or is positive?

Washington State’s Business Resources Website

Business owners and operators who have questions about financial assistance, return to work and other general inquiries can use our General Business and Return to Work Inquiry form to ask the County Business Response Center team for answers. First, visit the frequently asked questions for businesses page to see if your question or concern is already addressed. If you’re unable to find an answer, please submit your question through this form.

Free Personal Protective Equipment
The Greater Issaquah Chamber in partnership with King County and other government agencies is offering free access to PPE for the business community. Please use this link to fill out a request to receive PPE for your business and allow 3 – 5 days for a response to arrange pick-up of your free PPE. We have secured disposable masks, cloth masks and hand sanitizer to be made available, free of charge, to area businesses and nonprofits. Please complete the form so that we can help estimate the demand for these supplies.

To request PPE for your business please fill out the form at https://form.jotform.com/201746111733144

On behalf of the entire community of Issaquah; stay safe, stay open.