Antoinette Alexander, Author at 425 Business

State Senate Passes Small Business Tax Relief Bill

HB 1095 exempts small business assistance grants issued by government entities during a declared emergency from state business and occupation taxes.

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Comcast Outlines Plans to Accelerate Internet Access, Advance Digital Equity

Comcast Washington has announced that it is looking to further advance digital equity, close the digital divide, and address digital literacy throughout the state through a series of new and expanded efforts.

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State Task Force Report Details Policies to Increase Access to Affordable Child Care

Looking to increase the affordability and availability of child care for all Washington families, the Washington Child Care Collaborative Task Force has issued a new report and is urging policymakers to keep child care top-of-mind.

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Curb COVID-19 Spread in Workplace

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks.

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Curb COVID-19 Spread in Workplace

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks that could lead to expos

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BECU Grants $525K to Nonprofits Through People Helping People Awards

The credit union recently honored during a virtual event 28 nonprofits and BECU members, granting $525,000 in total.

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New Round of Working Washington Small Business Grants Begins

Eligible small businesses are encouraged to apply for up to $20,000 in emergency funding.

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Port of Everett Opens Third Round of Economic Development Grants, Expands Eligibility

The Port of Everett has announced the opening of a third round of funding opportunity as part of its EDGE program.

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Report: Clean Energy Employed Over 85K in Washington Pre-COVID-19

Like many other sectors, Washington’s clean energy economy has been derailed by the economic impacts of COVID-19 in 2020.

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Federal Grant Supports ‘Safe Start’ Projects, Partnerships Aimed at Small Businesses

The projects recently received a $15 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration — one of the largest such grants awarded nationwide.

Written by Antoinette Alexander

State Senate Passes Small Business Tax Relief Bill

Comcast Outlines Plans to Accelerate Internet Access, Advance Digital Equity

State Task Force Report Details Policies to Increase Access to Affordable Child Care

OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Curb COVID-19 Spread in Workplace

OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Curb COVID-19 Spread in Workplace

BECU Grants $525K to Nonprofits Through People Helping People Awards

New Round of Working Washington Small Business Grants Begins

Port of Everett Opens Third Round of Economic Development Grants, Expands Eligibility

Report: Clean Energy Employed Over 85K in Washington Pre-COVID-19

Federal Grant Supports ‘Safe Start’ Projects, Partnerships Aimed at Small Businesses