Renton Raise the Wage Initiative
On July 3, campaign organizers submitted signatures to place the “Raise the Wage Renton”...
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Category: Government Affairs
King County Council vote on cash acceptance
In a narrow 5-4 vote, the King County Council voted on July 27 to require retail businesses,...
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Washington Hospitality Association Endorses Mark Mullet for Governor
Today, state Sen. Mark Mullet announced that he is entering the 2024 race for governor of the...
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Local government affairs working to build strong relationships in Snohomish County
Over the past month, your local government affairs team has had productive meetings with the new...
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Two signature-gathering efforts launched in Bellingham
Last week, Community First Whatcom, formerly People First Whatcom, launched signature-gathering...
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Congress tackles food waste, helps restaurants with food donations
The Food Donation Improvement Act specifically expands liability protections to include donations of an apparently fit grocery product or apparently wholesome food that is “donated directly to a needy individual by a retail grocer, wholesaler, agricultural producer, restaurant, caterer, school food authority, or institution of higher education for which the recipient is charged a good Samaritan reduced price that is no greater than the cost of handling, administering, and distributing the food or product.”
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Hill Climb 2023: What you need to know
It’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming legislative session. The Washington Hospitality Association is once again gearing up for our annual legislative event: Hill Climb 2023: hospitality week on the hill. We anticipate lawmakers will be tackling several issues important to our industry.
For more information, go to https://hospitalityhillclimb.org/
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Clean Buildings Act
3 takeaways you need to know Commercial buildings larger than 50,000 square feet (SF) are required...
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New Bainbridge Island serviceware ordinance goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023
In November 2021, the Bainbridge Island City Council passed an ordinance regarding the use of home compostable or durable serviceware in Bainbridge Island foodservice businesses. This ordinance takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. “Home...
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Upcoming Events
Sep
27
Wed
10:00 am
Live webinar! Unlocking your bus...
Live webinar! Unlocking your bus...
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Tom O’Brien of Pacific Commercial Brokers at 10 a.m. Sept. 27 as he discusses preparing and valuing your business for a successful sale. During this webinar, Tom will discuss: steps to present your facility… Read More »
Oct
7
Sat
8:30 am
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class
@ Mt. Spokane High School
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class
@ Mt. Spokane High School
Oct 7 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Sept. 22 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $160 Non-member: $230 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
Oct
9
Mon
8:30 am
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bargreen Ellingson
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bargreen Ellingson
Oct 9 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Sept. 25 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $160 Non-member: $230 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review… Read More »
8:30 am
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bleu Door Bakery
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bleu Door Bakery
Oct 9 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Sept. 25 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $160 Non-member: $230 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
Oct
11
Wed
10:00 am
Live webinar! Small business fa...
Live webinar! Small business fa...
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Did you know 66% of small business owners say they have come up short on funds? Maybe you applied for ERC funds and are still waiting for the IRS, or maybe you didn’t qualify for… Read More »
1:30 pm
L&I Webinar: Employer guide to w...
L&I Webinar: Employer guide to w...
Oct 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
***Third-party webinar*** The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards… Read More »
Oct
12
Thu
1:30 pm
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker pro...
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker pro...
Oct 12 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
***Third-party webinar*** This is an educational webinar to inform employers and employees about RCW 49.60.515, enacted by the Washington state legislature in 2019 to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment against certain isolated workers in… Read More »
Oct
13
Fri
8:30 am
Everett ServSafe Manager Class
@ Evergreen Lanes
Everett ServSafe Manager Class
@ Evergreen Lanes
Oct 13 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Sept. 29 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $160 Non-member: $230 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
Oct
18
Wed
10:00 am
L&I Webinar: White Collar Overti...
L&I Webinar: White Collar Overti...
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
**Third-party webinar** The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1, 2020, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect… Read More »
Nov
3
Fri
8:30 am
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bargreen Ellingson
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bargreen Ellingson
Nov 3 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Oct. 20 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $160 Non-member: $230 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review… Read More »
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