‘ShougStrong’ to help struggling local businesses

Several Washougal agencies, organizations and leaders are coming together to help local businesses not only recover from the devastating financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but thrive in the long-term.

“It’s not just business recovery that needs to be a community effort, but also a long-lasting commitment to supporting our neighbors by shopping locally, donating to local charities and becoming more involved in our communities,” Port of Camas-Washougal commissioner John Spencer said. “My belief and hope is that the shutdown gave this a boost. Our governments and business groups have a long history of supporting this and continually trying to find new ways to engage people.”