Seattle Restaurant Alliance News

Looking for a (PPP) Lender? Look Here!

The application period is underway for the federal relief funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Congress passed a second...

RESTAURANT Act Bill Moves Forward

A new version of the RESTAURANTS Act that will help hundreds of thousands of restaurants is moving forward in Washington DC, and the Nati...

Workplace Vaccine Policies

As the various phases for COVID-19 vaccinations progress, employers should inform themselves about the issues around workplace vaccine po...

Federal Relief Applications, Tips & Updates With SBA

Mark Costello and Janie Sacco with the Small Business Administration briefed members on a number of topics related to federal relief. He...

Applications Close Feb. 15 for Seattle Hospitality Workers Emergency Relief Fund

The City of Seattle has extended the deadline to February 15 for applications for direct cash assistance for hospitality workers living a...

Paycheck Protection Program Application & Resources

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application portal officially reopens Jan. 11, when the SBA w...

Third Party Delivery Complaints

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has received complaints about third-party restaurant delivery services. Specifically...

Coronavirus Resources for Businesses

Updated local, state and federal resources for Seattle restaurants impacted by coronavirus

What the New $900 Billion Federal Relief Package Means for Restaurants

When Congress passed the second largest relief package in history, the bill contained various elements specific to restaurants and the ho...

Seattle Extends Eviction Moratoriums and Relief Measures into March 2021

The City of Seattle has extended the current moratorium on residential, nonprofit, and small business evictions in the city through March...

Seattle Tops List of State Restaurant Closures

The economic effects of the pandemic on an industry with a normally razor thin profit margin are brutal. The closure of restaurants all ...

Apply Before Dec. 11 For State Business Relief Grants

Since announcing a new round of restrictions last month, Governor Inslee authorized the Department of Commerce to administer federal coro...

Restaurants can now use electric heaters with properly rated extension cords

Restaurants managing outdoor dining and tents were struggling with restrictions prohibiting electric heaters to be powered with extension...

Seattle Small Business Stabilization Fund Grant Applications Now Open; Apply By Nov. 30

Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) has announced the next wave of grant funding for the Small Business Stabilization Fund (SB...

Seattle Budget Process Has Key Focus on Police

Seattle city council members are midway through the budget process, wading through almost 120 budget actions and legislative intents for ...

City Extends Free Street Permits Through Oct. 2021; Seattle Fire to Offer Free 90-Day Tent Permits

Seattle Minimum Wage Increase Announced

The Seattle minimum wage will increase by $1.50 to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2021 for businesses with 500 employees or less and who p...

National Effort to Extend Outdoor Dining

The National Association of Restaurants is working on a national campaign to extend the outdoor dining season as long as possible.

King County Budget Proposal Includes New Sales Tax for Housing for Homeless

King County Executive Dow Constantine has proposed a new 0.1% sales tax to fund housing for chronically homeless citizens.

Mayor’s 2021 budget includes cuts, emergency reserves, and JumpStart tax funds to close budget gap

The Seattle Mayor's budget for 2021 uses budget cuts, funds from emergency reserves and the city's new JumpStart tax to fill a deficit.

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