Economic Resilience Resources
Helping Washington Communities Build Resilience
Communities across Washington face increasing risks from wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and other disruptions. WEDA has curated preparedness, recovery, and resilience resources to support local governments, ports, economic development organizations, businesses, and community partners. These materials complement the theme of the 2026 WEDA Winter Conference — Build Strong. Stay Strong. — and will continue to be updated as new tools and research become available.
- Preparedness toolkits
- Recovery planning guides
- Real-world case studies
- Business continuity resources
Economic Dashboard
This interactive dashboard, developed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, brings together a variety of data sources to help track economic conditions and resilience across Washington State. It provides valuable insight into trends affecting employment, businesses, government assistance programs, and consumer activity.
Use the link below to access the latest data and explore indicators that help communities, economic development organizations, and policymakers monitor economic performance and respond to emerging challenges.
Tools for Economic Development Professionals
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
US Government/Federal
Washington’s Cities and Counties
Washington State
- Washington State COVID-19 “One Stop Shop”
- Washington Governor Jay Inslee: COVID-19 Resource List for Impacted Washington Businesses and Workers
- Association of Washington Business (AWB) - Resources for Employers
- Business Re-Entry Registration Information
- Emergency Management Division
- Washington Military Department
- Washington State Insurance Commissioner
- Washington Department of Health – COVID-19 Information
- Washington State Department of Commerce – Resources for Businesses
- Commerce - Business Crisis Planner
- Washington State Dept of Health - Workplace
- Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD)
- Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR)
- Business Relief Programs During COVID-19
- Find information on different types of insurance may be affected by COVID-19
Inclusive Assistance for Small Businesses
- African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest (ACCPNW)
- Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)
- Community Health Worker Coalition for Migrants and Refugees
- Federal Way Black Collective
- Filipino Community of Seattle
- Friends of Little Saigon – Seattle
- GSBA
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- India Association of Western Washington (IAWW)
- Inland Northwest Business Alliance Chamber
- Latino Community Fund of WA
- Multi-Ethnic Business Association (AHANA-MEBA)
- Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority
- Seattle-Washington State Korean Association
- Sister Sky, Inc.
- Spokane Independent Metro Alliance (SIMBA)
- Tabor 100
- Tacoma Urban League
- Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Ventures
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