This is the first weekly newsletter provided by the state Economic Resiliency Team (ERT), part of the Joint Information Center at Camp Murray. The newsletter will provide news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently launched the "Save Small Businesses Fund" to provide economic assistance and support to small businesses in the U.S. financially impacted by COVID-19 pandemic response efforts.

As a provider of an essential service, Puget Sound Energy is taking measurable actions to help customers and communities during the Coronavirus situation. Read more about the steps being taken by PSE in this Press Release dated March 13, 2020.

On the heels of offering new, low-income Internet Essentials customers two months of free internet and raising the speed of that program's service to 25/3 Mbps, Comcast today announced additional steps to help ensure people stay connected to the internet as more schools suspend classes and companies encourage employees to work from home due to the Coronavirus. Read more.

South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report – 3/9/2020

The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Wesley Lea Hill Senior Living as the March 2020 Auburn Area CONNECT Business of the Month. Auburn Area Chamber CEO Kacie Bray and Communications Connector Whitney Stohr presented a certificate of recognition on March 3rd and toured the campus with Executive Director Greg Byrge. Read more...

South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report – 3/2/2020

South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report – 2/24/2020

South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report – 2/17/2020

South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report – 2/9/2020

The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Commencement Bank as the February 2020 Auburn Area Business of the Month. Auburn Area Chamber CEO Kacie Bray and Communications Connector Whitney Stohr presented the certificate of recognition on February 6th and spoke with bank staff about what makes Commencement Bank so great. Read more.

South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report – 2/2/2020

South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report – Week One – 1/19/2020

A legislative report from Olympia on proposed legislation impacting business in Washington state and the Auburn Area.

The Department of Labor & Industries will host a series of workshops for business owners on L&I regulatory requirements in Washington State. Don't miss this opportunity!