Updated on: 3/17/2020
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 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

• U.S. Small Business Adminstration - Financial Assistance
• U.S. Small Business Adminstration  - Distaster Loan 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

Alternative lending platforms:

•   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

   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.       

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.