Suddenly Unemployed?

As businesses and employees are all wondering what’s next, there has been a sudden high demand for unemployment insurance. If you or your employees are being laid off, there is help for navigating Unemployment Insurance. A series of WebEx sessions will be available online to help individuals set up accounts, file online, understand requirements and…

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You’re Invited! Local Business Resources Webinar- COVID-19 Assistance

Even though we can’t meet with you in person, the Chamber is still actively concerned about the state of businesses! Therefore, we are working hard to bring you relevant and ever-changing updates. So while the seats around the table may be empty, we’d still love for you to join us. You’re invited to join us…

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Consolidated Corona Info

Who else is feeling a true sense of information overload? I’ve spent more time watching the news in the last couple weeks than I could have imagined. On a conference call today, I was directed to a comprehensive website that consolidates information and is regularly updated. The webpage is pretty easy to navigate with the…

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Childcare Issues and Workforce

As I tuned into the AWB’s (Association of Washington Businesses) Workforce Summit webinar today, one of the sessions was about Childcare costs. Without a doubt, this is an issue with which employers and employees have continuous struggles. Since my kids are older, I had not thought a lot about it during this current crisis, but…

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Action List for business owners impacted by COVID-19

Is Covid affecting your bottom line and cash flow? Today I listened to a Workforce Summit Live Webinar with AWB. One of the speakers was from the Thurston Economic Development Council and Center for Business and Innovation. She had some great information that she encouraged others to share. For that reason, this is copied and…

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Employers – Encourage your staff to stay home when sick

We’ve all heard it now, more than we ever have before. STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK! For some people this is easier said than done. Sometimes, there is a disbelief that an employer actually means it when they say it. Confirm your dedication to your employees by posting any of the downloadable posters from…

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Comcast Internet Essentials

How are you staying in contact with friends, family and customers? Comcast recognizes that they play an important role. Therefore, they want to help make that easier for you with Internet Essentials. Read on to view further opportunities. Other ways that Comcast is trying to make life easier for our community: Xfinity WiFi Free For…

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Puget Sound Energy Media Release, Covid-19

MEDIA RELEASE PSE responds to COVID-19 Puget Sound Energy is taking measurable actions to help our customers and communities during this coronavirus situation BELLEVUE, Wash. (March 13, 2020) –As a provider of an essential service to our customers, Puget Sound Energy is working to ensure we are here for our customers, our community and our…

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