A legislative update by the South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition on the 2022 Washington state legislative coalition - published 3/3/22

PRESS RELEASE, By The Outlet Collection | Seattle: Dick's Warehouse Sale opens as the newest addition to the shopping center. Read more.

Boeing today announced a supply agreement for two million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with EPIC Fuels to power its Commercial Airplanes operations in Washington state and South Carolina through 2022. The agreement is the largest announced SAF procurement by an airframer and further demonstrates Boeing's commitment to decarbonizing aviation. Read more.

A legislative update by the South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition on the 2022 Washington state legislative coalition - published 1/26/22

"Reliable and affordable energy is one of Washington's main competitive advantages. The state's diverse energy portfolio -- which includes hydro, wind, solar, nuclear and natural gas -- has helped Washington's economy grow into one of the strongest in the country." That could change. Continue reading.

The Social Security Resource Center has worked over the past year to compile information to help local workers navigate the, sometimes confusing, Social Security system. Read more.

The Outlet Collection | Seattle will welcome two new stores at their Auburn location: Pro Image Sports and Ashley Homestore. Read more.

Updated state COVID-19 workplace safety and health guidance released today by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will help employers adapt masking policies to meet new CDC guidelines adopted by Governor Jay Inslee.

The Business and Workers update is a weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is compiled by the state Economic Resiliency Team (ERT), part of the Joint Information Center at Camp Murray.

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, immediate tax credits are available through most of 2021 to businesses that offer employees paid sick and family leave. Read more.

The Green River College Small Business Center invites interested applicants to register for the upcoming 4-part, educational course series: "Start a Successful Business." Learn more.

We're excited to share these amazing success stories from Orion Industries, a local leader in precision manufacturing and a social enterprise who uses their businesses to teach job skills to people who experience barriers to employment. Read more.

The Business and Workers update is a weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is compiled by the state Economic Resiliency Team (ERT), part of the Joint Information Center at Camp Murray.

The South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition (SSCCLC) tracks proposed legislation and bills, relevant to the South Sound business community, during the current legislative session in Olympia. This post outlines current proposed legislation being considered in Olympia.

The Business and Workers update is a weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is compiled by the state Economic Resiliency Team (ERT), part of the Joint Information Center at Camp Murray.