Economic Development
Grassroots Advocacy
The Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber joined the Association of WA Business and dozens of other Chambers in a grassroots advocacy effort. Chambers around the state recognize the extreme hardship businesses are enduring. In light of this, the FME Chamber joined with other chamber leaders to advocate for our local businesses. Read the full content of…
Read MoreNew Rollbacks
Today Governor Inslee gave more details on the new rollbacks that he suggested in yesterday’s announcement. “In order to slow the spread of rapidly increasing COVID cases in our state and ensure that hospital and medical systems are not overwhelmed, we are taking the very difficult but necessary steps to protect public health.” The governor…
Read MoreInslee Ban on Indoor Dining for Restaurants
Governor Inslee addressed the state and indicated an announcement of a ban on indoor dining. The ban will begin on Wednesday November 18 and last for a minimum of 4 weeks. That means that this temporary ban for restaurants, breweries, taverns and wineries could end by December 14. The governor and his wife also encouraged…
Read MorePre-Legislative Session Discussion
The Washington Retail Association is planning a Pre-Legislative Session discussion and invites retailers to attend. Without a doubt, the Washington Retail Association, like the Chamber, is looking out for the success of businesses. In fact, their website describes their upcoming event like this. “If you’re a retailer, the Washington State Legislature and Seattle City Council…
Read MoreBiden Defeats Trump
By now, after a long election week, you’ve heard that Biden defeats Trump in the Presidential election. While many races have not been decided, economists are already making predictions about what that will mean for businesses and our ecomony. What will the impacts be on businesses since Biden defeats Trump? Other key races will shape…
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