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Skagit Valley College will host its third annual career fair on May 22, 2025, in Mount Vernon. The event will connect local businesses in various industries, including marine technology, health care, and manufacturing, with potential job seekers. This initiative aims to enhance career opportunities for students and community members.
The 2025 PNWER Annual Summit will take place in Bellevue, Washington, starting May 8, 2025. The event aims to address workforce development and infrastructure issues affecting the Pacific Northwest Economic Region. Registration is now open for attendees seeking insights on regional economic challenges.
The 2025 Western States Organized Retail Crime Conference will take place on May 8, 2025, at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center in Oregon. The event aims to address organized retail crime through collaborative strategies among law enforcement and government officials.
Small businesses, which make up 98% of all retailers in the U.S., are struggling with rising tariffs that strain their finances. These import taxes lead to increased prices for consumers and a decline in local spending, threatening economic activity and job security. Without intervention, many small retailers may face permanent closures.
Governor Ferguson signed two laws in April that change youth employment regulations in Washington State. HB 1121 allows 16- and 17-year-olds in Career and Technical Education programs to work more hours during the school year, while HB 1164 strengthens safety requirements and increases penalties for violations.
Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore considers revising the City’s ethics rules to enhance transparency in legislative voting. Proposed changes would mandate full disclosure of potential financial conflicts by Councilmembers, allowing them to decide on recusal. This shift aims to clarify the distinction between interests that require recusal and those that do not.
Jamie Tompkins, former Chief of Staff for the Seattle Police Department, filed a $3 million claim against the City of Seattle, citing sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The claim follows her resignation amid an internal investigation into her alleged relationship with then-Chief Adrian Diaz, which both deny. Tompkins alleges that city leadership, including Mayor Bruce Harrell, failed to address the harassment despite being informed.
WR joined a coalition of business organizations urging Congress to preserve the B-SALT deduction, warning that its elimination would increase taxes on businesses by over $600 billion in the next decade. The deduction, vital for deducting state and local taxes, supports economic growth and job creation. The coalition emphasizes that removing it would counteract gains made since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
TRICO Companies announced the hiring of Nick Bates as their new Senior Document Controller, effective May 8, 2025. Bates brings experience from Berntson Porter & Company and a background in construction and accounting. The appointment is set to enhance TRICO's operational efficiency in Adelaide.
Businesses seeking growth must often hire external professionals to overcome internal limitations. A strategic approach to staffing involves clearly identifying issues and carefully vetting potential hires based on specific needs rather than price or referrals. Maintaining control of the brand narrative is vital when integrating outsiders into the company.