Tag: economy
Young, mobile workers are attracted to Seattle’s strong university presence, abundance of high-tech jobs, thriving arts and culture scene, and proximity to rugged natural terrain.
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Posted: October 22nd, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: economy, Seattle, workforce
Want to prepare your business for large or small impacts? The upcoming webinar “A Roadmap to Business Resiliency,” held on Sept. 23 by the IRS and key partners, will provide a roadmap for businesses on how to anticipate and recover from a variety of unexpected events.
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Posted: September 3rd, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, economy, risk, Seattle
The 13th Annual Washington Small Business Fair is packed with great information for current and prospective small business owners – ALL FREE. “Biz Fair” delivers valuable information and counseling from experts covering a broad range of business needs.
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Posted: August 14th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, economy, job growth, small business
A new study commissioned by the Office of Economic Development confirms the importance of manufacturing in the Seattle-area economy. The Basic Industries Economic Impact Analysis revealed that manufacturing jobs in Seattle grew by 10 percent from 2005 to 2008, while the nation lost nearly 5 percent of its manufacturing jobs during the same time period.
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Posted: August 7th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: economy, industry, manufacturing, Seattle
Beginning today, the Office of Economic Development is accepting nominations for the 2009 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, which have honored the diversity and excellence of small businesses in Seattle for more than 20 years.
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Posted: July 14th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: award, economy, Mayor's Small Business Awards, small business
This week, Mayor Greg Nickels and Councilmembers Richard Conlin and Tim Burgess introduced a proposal to encourage job growth by repealing an annual tax paid by Seattle businesses. “In these tough economic times, we want to do everything possible to create jobs and help businesses grow,” said Nickels.
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Posted: June 25th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business tax, economy, job growth
Many resources are available for small businesses in Washington, but it can be hard to know where to look. A new, comprehensive guide from the Washington State Department for Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) is an important tool for small businesses at all stages of development.
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Posted: June 15th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: community, economic development, economy, small business
In these difficult economic times, many businesses are trying to maximize earnings and minimize tax burdens. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) contains tax incentives and other programs which can provide relief for both large and small businesses.
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Posted: June 11th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, economy, recovery, small business, stimulus
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