Following the April 21 meeting of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry established a reopening Steering Committee called Pima County Back-to-Business (PCB2B) involving all sectors that were affected by the various Executive Orders and other directives necessary to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Pima County. The Steering Committee is led by County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry and University of Arizona President Bobby Robbins.
The Steering Committee and the other subcommittees helped the county establish a framework of hygiene and physical distancing standards for the business reopening process in a limited, phased manner. The Committees continue to assist and advise the County as needed as the struggle against the effects of the pandemic continue.
Pima County Ready For You
The Pima County Health Department is dedicated to protecting the public health. As businesses reopen or resume more normal operations, it is imperative that they take measures to protect employees and the public from the spread of COVID-19. The County has adopted a set of minimum protective health and safety measures for restaurants, bars, fitness centers, and hotel and resort pools to follow. Participating businesses have pledged to adhere to these guidelines and are certified for compliance by the Pima County Health Department. Read the guidelines and search for businesses that have earned their “Ready for You” emblem at
pimaready.com.
Pima County CARES for Small Business Grant Program
Pima County has opened a grant program to assist small businesses that have faced difficulties during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The application process is open to small businesses in the unincorporated areas outside of the cities and towns. The application process opens Friday, Sept. 25. A memo from County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry about the grant program. Follow the link below for the Pima County CARES for Small Business Grant Program application and additional details.
Pima County PPE Business Assistance
Operating Guidance for Businesses and Events During the Pandemic
Restaurants, Bars, Retail, Water Parks, Gyms and Theaters
The State of Arizona and Pima County have established requirements for the operation of businesses and other establishments to protect the public and workers from the transmission of COVID-19.
This page aggregates all of that information for easy reference by all types of businesses.
Events, Festivals, Expos and Celebrations
Business, groups, nonprofits or other organizations seeking to host events, expos, celebrations or other activities involving more than 50 people in Pima County
can find guidance for hosting such events on this page, and apply for permits as needed.