EIDL program exhausts funding
Late last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced they had exhausted the...
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Category: Coronavirus
Timeline of statewide closures and coronavirus rules
This timeline shows Washington State closures, occupancy rules, and reopening dates that affected...
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CEO podcast recap: Government affairs shares
The CEO podcast is a monthly podcast with Washington Hospitality Association President and CEO...
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Shortages and supply chains – communication is crucial
As the workforce shortage continues to affect the supply chain, the hospitality industry is being...
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Late fee suspensions for Transient Accommodation License renewals ending July 31
*** UPDATE July 14, 2021*** The temporary late fee suspension for Transient Accommodation License...
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Fewer than half of Washington’s restaurants seeking federal aid received a grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Restaurant Relief Fund approved by Congress was supposed to help...
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Liquor license fees delayed until March 2022
Gov. Jay Inslee on Feb. 28, 2021, signed into law Senate Bill 5272 that delays liquor license...
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Regions freeze in Phase 2 of reopening plan
On Feb. 25, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that all regions of Washington state will be frozen in...
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[WIN] $240M in business relief, tax relief signed into law
On Feb. 19, Gov. Jay Inslee put his signature on two bills that will significantly help the...
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Order your 2021 Labor Poster
2021 Labor Posters are still available to order. You get one free poster with every membership....
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[BIG WIN] Gov. Inslee signs Senate Bill 5061 into law
On Feb. 8, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5061, which provides $1.73 billion in...
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What to consider when moving to counter or quick service
OLYMPIA — This article was written in early 2020, and has lived on our members-only...
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