Wenatchee Valley Chamber presents January public safety & retail crime forum to tackle impact on businesses
Washington State’s Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, and Renée Sunde, President/CEO of WR, will speak on the timely topic of crime impacting businesses […]
A lack of safety meetings can bring expensive citations
When employers and employees build trust, both parties develop a sense of ownership toward improving the company’s safety efforts. Safety meetings provide […]
Best city to keep your new year’s resolutions?
If you live in Seattle, you have fewer excuses not to keep your New Year’s resolutions. Why? Because a WalletHub study found […]
Despite a likely drop in Seattle home prices, no relief for most buyers
While forecasts project a 4% – 5.5% drop in home prices nationally, Seattle might see an even steeper drop. The Seattle area […]
Councilmember Pedersen becomes second not to seek reelection. More to follow?
With all 7 Seattle City Council district seats on the ballot this year, two incumbents have already announced their decision not to […]
Longtime business leader George Duff passes away at 91
After serving as President of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce from 1968 to 1995, George Duff remained an active civic leader, […]
Seattle Police Chief Diaz shares plan to fight crime and hire more police
Chief Adrian Diaz shared some positive crime news while discussing his plans to battle crime and recruit additional officers in 2023. On […]
Three stats to watch in Seattle in 2023
Gene Balk, the FYI Guy at The Seattle Times, shared his views on three critically-important statistics to track in Seattle over the coming year. We’ve […]
Landmark federal legislation passes in fight against retail theft
On December 23, the U.S. Congress passed the federal budget bill, which contained the bi-partisan backed INFORM Act – Integrity, Notification, and […]
Wenatchee Valley Chamber presents public safety and retail crime forum to tackle impact on businesses
The Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a luncheon event featuring Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, and Renée Sunde, President/CEO […]
New employment laws in 2023
On January 1st, the minimum wage in Washington state increased from $14.49 to $15.74 per hour, an increase of $1.25. Learn more. […]
Proposed legislation will expand equitable access to Return to Work and Stay at Work reimbursements
WR has developed a proposal to expand access to light-duty offerings and the Stay-at-Work (SAW) reimbursement program. The proposal will allow more workers […]