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Survey: WA employers uneasy amid tax and tariff challenges

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

The latest survey of hundreds of employers across Washington state indicates they remain tense in light of increased state taxes, impacts from tariffs and other issues.

New state certification available for LGBTQ-owned businesses

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Officials said the new certification is aimed at improving equity in government spending through procurement contracts and other purchasing activities.

Regional chamber plans resource fair for entrepreneurs

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Prospective and active small business owners will have the opportunity to connect with organizations and government agencies who can support them during an upcoming small business resource fair.

Gesa named top small business lender for second straight year

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:48:36 -0500

The Richland-based credit union provided more loans and millions of dollars more to borrowers receiving government-backed financing in 2024 than the year prior, helping businesses to expand and grow their operations.

Association works to encourage hiring of small, local businesses

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:16:59 -0400

The Tri-Cities Local Business Association is growing itsmembership by focusing on building a strong relationship with Hanfordcontractors, and keeping its lens on the future of the site, rather than itspast. Most members of the nonprofit are second-tiersubcontractors focused on the cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy site inRichland. “Many...

Employee or independent contractor? Businesses ought to do their homework

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:13:54 -0400

By Beau RuffAnindividual or a business can engage (i.e., contract) with another as anemployee or an independent contractor. The business owner is usually betterserved if he or she can categorize a worker as an independent contractor ratherthan an employee. Infact, most business owners would probably prefer all independent contractorsrather than...

Best way to shine at a trade show? Provide an experience

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:11:36 -0400

When it comes to standing out in acrowded marketplace — online or otherwise — strategy is important. Forcompanies, B2B trade shows and expos are no different. (B2B is short for business-to-business.)In fact, pop-up banners and blacktablecloths are not cutting it anymore.“There are lot of opportunities to reach your audience, but...