Updated guidance for restaurants, hotel gyms and pools, bowling alleys
Gov. Jay Inslee’s office on Jan. 11, 2021, announced updated guidance for his Healthy Washington—Roadmap to Recovery plan. Here’s what’s new for hospitality in this latest round of guidance. Restaurants, taverns, wineries, breweries and distilleries For Phase 2,...
[Toolkit] How to set up outdoor seating
On Jan. 12, 2021, the Governor's Office released updated guidelines for open-air and outdoor seating. Here is how you can accommodate guests outdoors. Before you begin This is a friendly reminder that the four outdoor seating and dining alternatives below do not...
Phase by region as of 1.11.2021, Department of Health
Second draw & reactivation of PPP loans: Applications now open, 1.11.21
The Small Business Administration (SBA) on Jan. 6, 2021, released guidance related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the second draw of PPP loans as outlined in the recently passed Economic Aid Act. How can you apply? The second draw borrower application,...
Governor announces new reopening plan for 2021
On Jan. 5, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new plan for reopening Washington state's economy. The new plan, called Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery, takes effect Jan. 11, 2021. Here is what it means for your hospitality business. What does reopening look...
Indoor dining, bowling and other restrictions extended until Jan. 11
Today, Dec. 30, Gov. Jay Inslee extended restrictions on indoor dining, bowling, weddings, funerals and meetings until Jan. 11. The governor’s statement said that no other changes had been made to the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order other than the expiration date. These...
Congress unveils $900 billion relief bill, 12.21.20
[Updated Dec. 22, 2020] On Dec. 21, Congress unveiled a $900 billion relief bill to provide short-term economic relief to the country in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The bill passed late that evening with an overwhelming majority in both chambers. President...
Governor announces $100 million plan for business support, unemployment insurance rate reduction
In a press conference on Dec. 17, Gov. Jay Inslee released his budget proposal for the coming biennium that included some support for the hospitality industry. With the federal coronavirus relief funds running out, the governor urged legislators in January to quickly...
[Webinar] Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association discuss foreclosure, eviction moratorium
The Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association held a lengthy webinar going into deep detail on House Bill 4204, which prohibits lenders from declaring a default for non-payment during the “emergency period” provided that the borrower has notified the lender of its...
Dine-Out (DO) Washington: Digital Take-Out Dining Guide
The Washington Hospitality Association, in conjunction with Berntson Porter & Company, invites you to participate in a new digital takeout guide / directory. Member restaurants of the Washington Hospitality Association can opt to be included in an electronic...