Updated on: June 4, 2020

Port of Walla Walla Response to COVID-19 

Our Community, State, Nation and World is in unprecedented times due to the Coronavirus health threat.

First and foremost, we want you all to be safe and heed the advice of public health officials.  

Secondly, the Port values YOU, our partners in business. To help all of us navigate these uncharted territories the Port of Walla Walla has created this page. It is designed to provide you with useful links: Community, State and Federal Health Resources, Resources & Tools for Small Business Resiliency, Alternative Lending Platforms for Quicker Access to Cash Decisions and Port of Walla Walla specific information.

The Port of Walla Walla is closely monitoring the impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on its operations and that of its business tenants. On the website you will find a Business Impact Form that the Port created to collect information. While it is not a requirement to fill out, the information that you are willing to provide is valuable to the Port’s assessment. The Port Commissioners will use this data provided to make informed policy decisions on the impacts to the Port tenants.

Please check back often to the Port’s Coronavirus webpage for updates.

If you have specific questions or concerns, please feel free to contact staff (509) 525-3100 to discuss. At this time, we are not open to the public at our Administrative Office, but welcome a phone call or email communication.

Patrick Reay, Executive Director:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Paul Gerola, Economic Development Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jennifer Skoglund, Airport Manager: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Scott Pritcher, Auditor/Treasurer: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Resource Information:

• Washington State Coronavirus Response Website
• Washington Governor Jay Inslee: COVID-19 resource list for impacted Washington businesses and workers
• Washington Department of Health – COVID-19 Information
• Washington State Department of Commerce – Resources for Businesses
• Walla Walla County Department of Community Health
• Walla Walla County Emergency Management Department
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 Resources & Tools for Small Business Resiliency during COVID-19:

• Road to Recovery Local Flyer
  
• Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant Application
• U.S. Small Business Adminstration - Financial Assistance
• U.S. Small Business Adminstration  - Disaster Loan Assistance
• Association of Washington Business (AWB) - COVID-19 Employer Resources
• Association of Washington Business (AWB) - COVID-19 FAQ
• Association of Washington Business (AWB) - COVID-19 Webinar Series 
• COVID-19 Small Business Assistance
• 10 Tips for protecting your Small Business from COVID-19
• Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) - Support in the form of unemployment benefits, e.g., Shared Work, Partial Unemployment and Standby
  
• WA Retailer Resource Guide - Special COVID-19 Retailer Resource Guide
• Safe Start Washington Planning Walkthrough

 Alternative lending platforms:

•   Banner Bank - https://www.bannerbank.com/sba-cares-loans
•   https://www.prosper.com/
•   https://www.lendingclub.com/
•   https://www.ondeck.com/
•   https://www.kabbage.com/
•   https://premieraccess.com/services-list/
•  https://www.wafdbank.com/business-banking/coronavirus-business-line-of-credit

RE-OPENING:

• WA State's COVID-19 Guide: https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers
• Walla Walla County's Safe Start Guide: https://www.co.walla-walla.wa.us/government/health_department/safe_start_walla_walla_county.php
• Variance Approval for Phase 2: PDF Link
• Phase 2 Restaurant/Tavern Reopening COVID-19 Requirements: PDF Link

   Port Tenant Business Impact Form 

You must download the form first, fill it out the form in your computer's PDF reader application, and Click Submit to Email.

The other option is to download the form, fill it out, print and/or save a copy in a PDF format and email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Port Tenants:
Port of Walla Walla has a COVID-19 Pandemic Rent & Fees Relief Policy for eligible Port tenants that have been effected by the COVID-19 health threat.

There is an Application process if you desire to be considered for this deferment. If approved, the tenant may defer up to (4) months’ rent. Current months authorized for deferment are March, April, May & June. In addition, no accrual of late fees or finance charges will be assessed.

If you desire to apply for this rent deferral, please fill-out the application and return to either Jennifer, Pat or Paul. Emailed applications are best or you may print off and return to the Port via mail or place in the drop box in our parking lot.

As always, if you have comments/questions/or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

 COVID-19 Pandemic Rent and Fees Relief Policy   

 COVID-19 Pandemic Rent Deferral Application   

The Port of Walla Walla provides the links on this page as a public service to its constituents.  The placing of the links on this page should not be construed as an endorsement by the Port Walla Walla of any particular lender, organization, or institution.  Individuals should use their own judgment before relying on any information provided or pursuing any services offered at the given links.