Association of Washington Business – Updated Weekly
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The Seattle City Council last Monday passed a big new tax on high-paying jobs at large employers. Within days, Democratic legislative leaders suggested extending the tax statewide during the coming legislative session.
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Finding quality, affordable child care was tough before the pandemic. Now it's even harder. Last week AWB convened a discussion with state leaders, including First Lady Trudi Inslee, to discuss needs, opportunities and solutions.
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AWB is pleased to announce the 2020 Housing Forum webinar series. Last year, AWB joined forces with nine diverse business and statewide advocacy groups to start a conversation on the issue of workforce housing. This year we invite you to join us for a monthly webinar series, starting August 25, to continue that collaboration to address housing availability and affordability across Washington. Register now!
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The COVID-19 Employer Resources Webinar Series is wrapping up this Wednesday, July 15, with its final episode. The weekly series has run since March, covering updates for employers on all aspects of the coronavirus response and recovery. Join our last free webinar for an essential guide to contact tracing for businesses. Register online now!
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The Washington Excellence Awards program is your chance to showcase your Washington business. With three new categories for 2020, there are even more opportunities for your company to get recognition, and self-nominations are encouraged. The deadline to enter is July 31 and it only takes five minutes. Submit your entry or nominate a business now! This week, we are featuring three of our 13 award categories: Employer of the Year, Green Manufacturing Award and Operational Excellence Award.
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| Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson said he will sue the federal government over newly announced rules that would ban international students from the U.S. if they are taking online courses during the pandemic.
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| Eligible borrowers can apply now for the program, which supports small- to medium-sized businesses that were in sound financial condition before the pandemic. Relief for nonprofits is in sight.
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| If coronavirus cases continue to increase, it's unlikely that the current statewide pause will end at the end of the initial two-week timeframe.
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| As part of its pledge to emit net zero carbon by 2040, Amazon has signed a deal with Shell to provide its fleet with up to 6 million gallons of sustainable aviation biofuel.
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| Wells Fargo is donating approximately $400 million in Paycheck Protection Program processing fees through a new program to support small businesses owned by people who have been hit hardest by COVID-19.
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| The Federal Highway Administration has awarded $5.5 million for Washington to continue studying road usage fees as a way to supplant or replace the state's gas tax to fund transportation infrastructure needs.
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| Officials from the Department of Ecology will speak with AWB members on July 21 to explain their report to the Legislature, which was released last week.
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| A summer tradition went virtual this week as the "STEM at PNNL" teacher-scientist partnership helped connect public school educators with world-class scientists.
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We are pleased to offer Federal Affairs Summit this year all online. Secure your spot now to engage with your federal representatives on Tuesday, Aug. 11. United Kingdom Consul (Business and Government Affairs) Robin Twyman will join us as one of our featured trade partners. Don't miss the conversation from the safe distance of your home or office. Register now.
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"Keep busy and have fun." ~ Life advice from Tada Yotsuuye, 92, who last week became the first-ever Alaska Airlines employee to have worked 55 years for the company. Coming after nearly 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Yotsuuye has worked a remarkable 74 years in the aviation industry. "It's just amazing. It's stunning. This is a great company because of folks like you," said Alaska Air CEO Brad Tilden as he presented Yotsuuye, a line inspector in Seattle, with a diamond 55-year pin. |
