The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, along with some outstanding partners, have launched the Best Places to Work Mid-Columbia program. The business-focused program will recognize Tri-City area employers doing things right and creating cultures that make employees proud to work there.
It’s worth pausing for a moment to recognize the contributions that both U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Derek Kilmer have made to our state, and to thank them for their strong support of the employer community. They have each proven to be a champion for the economy and have demonstrated a willingness to listen to employer concerns.
A power of attorney is an essential component of a person’s estate plan. But, one important determination that is often overlooked by the named agent is whether the agent should agree to act as the principal’s agent.
By summer’s end a Tri-Cities nonprofit expects to have a fleet of 10 electric vehicles and possibly an accessible electric van available for use as part of a community car share program.
Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material. The situation is likely to get worse as the world shifts to lithium batteries to power a massive influx of electric vehicles (EV). It needs immediate attention.
Business owners beware: starting this year, individuals seeking to set up a legal entity (LLC or corporation), as well as owners of existing legal entities, should be prepared to provide additional information about the ownership of the entity to the federal government under the Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA. Failure to report could include both civil penalties as well as jail time.
Unfortunately, too many of the proposals we’ve seen coming out of Olympia this year would, if approved, make it harder, more complex and more expensive to start or operate a business in Washington.
The modern workplace is an ever-evolving world, where adaptability and innovation are not just buzzwords but the keys to success. Let’s explore these fundamental concepts to better understand their definitions, significance and strategies to help incorporate them into your organizational culture.
