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Federal grant aims to help Washington restaurants hit hard by the pandemic

Federal grant aims to help Washington restaurants hit hard by the pandemic The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed in March by President Joe Biden, created the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help struggling businesses. Author: Steve Soliz Updated: 7:16 PM PDT May 3, 2021 KIRKLAND, Wash. Restaurants, bars and breweries across western Washington can now apply for much needed help from the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed in March by President Joe Biden, created the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The money will be awarded in grants to restaurants that suffered financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington state restaurant owners can apply for $28 billion federal fund

Washington state restaurant owners can apply for $28 billion federal fund By Jackie Varriano, The Seattle Times Published: May 4, 2021, 8:20am Share: 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

Western Washington business owners, industry leaders fear return of Phase 2 restrictions

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%.

Restaurants push to keep to-go cocktails and street dining

Restaurants push to keep to-go cocktails and street dining Graham Johnson Cocktails to go have only been allowed in Washington since last May, but they’re a big hit with struggling restaurants. The state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board asked the Legislature to keep them legal through at least June 2023. This week, the Legislature agreed, passing a bill that requires a study of how it’s working. “We really took a big step on this stuff because it was important and the industry was hit so hard,” said Brian Smith of the liquor board. “We can prove ourselves to do this safely,” said Anthony Anton of the Washington Hospitality Association.

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