Washington state restaurant owners can apply for $28 billion federal fund By Jackie Varriano, The Seattle Times
Published: May 4, 2021, 8:20am
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Calling all Washington restaurant owners who are working through pandemic-induced challenges: the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is open for applications. The program, which came into effect under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, sets aside $28 billion in funding to “help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open,” according to the U.S. Small Business Association. It began accepting applications Monday.
With Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman counties having rolled back to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s coronavirus reopening plan, and King County likely to follow this week, the introduction of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a ray of hope for Washington’s restaurant owners as COVID-19 numbers tick upward. Under Phase 2, indoor dining is again limited to 25% capacity down from
by Howard Wright • Apr 30, 2021 at 10:00 am
Let s live like this forever. RS
As COVID-19 slowly releases its grip, let us seize the opportunity to permanently adopt policy changes that temporarily allowed for curbside dining.
In the past year, Seattle has learned what other coastal cities have known for decades - outdoor and streetside dining is a win for customers, communities (jobs), and businesses.
A stroll down Ballard Ave, Western Avenue, Occidental, Pike Place, the waterfront, Broadway et al today evokes images of citywide boulevards with happy diners enjoying excellent food under the stars or even a Seattle overcast. The scene is a pleasant one, even while wearing a mask. Similar experiences can be had in numerous cities around the world that until recently limited outdoor dining options.
Western Washington business owners, industry leaders fear return of Phase 2 restrictions
For many, cutting already limited capacity would be functionally like closing again, which could cost jobs, one business group says. Author: Steve Soliz Updated: 11:57 PM PDT April 28, 2021
SEATTLE As counties across Washington face the possibility of shifting to stricter restrictions brought by the pandemic, restaurant owners are concerned what that might do to their struggling businesses. While western Washington experiences a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases, there is a fear there could be another wave of worker layoffs and restaurant closures.
Under Phase 3 restrictions, restaurants are allowed to open their indoor seating at 50% capacity. With a shift to Phase 2 restrictions, restaurants would be forced to cap their indoor dining capacity at 25%.
Many restaurants, hospitality industry businesses struggle to hire for summer jobs Suzanne Phan, KOMO News Reporter
Many restaurants, hospitality industry businesses struggle to hire for summer jobs
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Many restaurants and hotels are struggling to hire for summer jobs this year.
Many businesses said they typically have a long list of people applying for their seasonal jobs. Surprisingly, many places now face a shortage of workers.
At Bar Bar Vietnamese restaurant in University Village, people are dining inside and outdoors.
Restaurants are doing their best to stay afloat during the pandemic.
With warmer months around the corner, Ba Bar faces yet another challenge finding help for the summer.
Washington hotel owners worry about foreclosures without government help
Some hotel and motel owners in Washington state say they are worried about foreclosures.
LYNNWOOD, Wash. - Some hotel and motel owners in Washington state say they are worried about foreclosures.
Industry business owners are on pins and needles waiting to see if grant money will come to their rescue. The hold up however is a final decision from the state legislature.
Inside Hampton Inn & Suites in Lynnwood April is turning out to be much busier than last April. We’ve climbed back up but only 20 percent up it’s going to be a slow process, said owner Shaiza Damji.