The Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP) was established by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce (TCRCC) in 2011 thanks to the generous support of Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS). The Regional Chamber and WRPS have partnered again to offer this innovative program that helps strengthen small business in the Tri-Cities by providing grants to purchase key products or services! The Tri-City Regional Chamber strongly encourages award winners to make awarded purchases from other members of the Regional Chamber.
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SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM DETAILS
Due to the ongoing health crisis and Chamber office closure, we are only accepting online applications.
2021 Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP) applications will be accepted from 8 am, Monday, June 7, through 5 pm, Friday, July 2.
In an effort to provide value and streamline the application process;
Awards may be used towards the following (not limited to):
If selected, your reimbursement can be applied for purchases made after the date you were notified of the award.
Awards are limited to $1,000. Applications that exceed $1,500 will not be considered.
Qualified applicants will receive their drawing number as well as an invitation to register for the live drawing via email.
2021 Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP) applications will be accepted from 8 am, Monday, June 7, through 5 pm, Friday, July 2.
In an effort to provide value and streamline the application process;
- Applications (which meet ALL criteria) will be numbered and entered into a drawing
- 30 winners will be selected by random drawing to be scheduled in July
Awards may be used towards the following (not limited to):
- COVID-19 safety equipment and/or the modification of existing facilities with plexiglass, hand washing stations, no-touch doors, walk-up windows, etc.
- Personal protective equipment for employees and/or customers
- Rent/mortgage assistance on business facility
- Marketing materials (signs, banners, brochures, mailers, etc.)
- IT equipment, software and supplies
- Website (redesign and/or upgrade, etc.)
- Staff training and development
- Furniture
- Point of sale, security, A/V equipment
If selected, your reimbursement can be applied for purchases made after the date you were notified of the award.
Awards are limited to $1,000. Applications that exceed $1,500 will not be considered.
Qualified applicants will receive their drawing number as well as an invitation to register for the live drawing via email.
SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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• Applicants must be a member of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Applicants must be in good standing with the Chamber and remain so through 2021 • Applicants must have been in business for at least 18 months as of 7/2/2021 • 2020 winners aren't eligible to apply in 2021 |
• Applicants must have at least 30 or less full-time employees
• Applicants must have reported 2020 revenue of less than $3 million • Applicants must be organized for-profit • Winners cannot use award for purchases made before award notification |
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