Annual Member Meeting on Wed, Dec. 2, 9am-10am
You are cordially invited to join us for the Washington Retail Association’s Annual Member Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | 9:00 – 10:00 am This is a live virtual event…
Continue Reading
Small businesses circulate partnership pledge for Mayor, City Council
In an effort to foster a more collaborative working relationship with the Mayor and City Council, Seattle’s neighborhood business associations are collaborating to circulate a pledge for city government to…
Continue Reading
Businesses brace as Amazon extends work-from-home option
Small downtown and South Lake Union businesses struggling through the pandemic are bracing for prolonged pain following Amazon’s announcement that it has extended its work-from-home option to 55,000 Seattle employees.…
Continue Reading
Join a survey about Seattle policing and safety
Seattle University is conducting an anonymous online survey to measure public perceptions of policing and safety in the city. This is the sixth such public safety survey conducted by Jackie…
Continue Reading
Judge upholds business lawsuit against Seattle for Capitol Hill protest
U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Zilly has denied a motion by Seattle to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that it violated property and safety rights by allowing protestors to take over…
Continue Reading
Most in Seattle oppose defunding police by 50%, poll finds
While most Seattleites support reducing police funding, they oppose defunding the department by 50% as protestors have demanded, a Crosscut/Elway poll has found. Among Seattle voters, 54% favor diverting funding…
Continue Reading
Seattle announces 2021 minimum wages
Seattle minimum wage increases will go into effect on January 1, 2021. The 2021 minimum wage for large employers (501 or more employees) is $16.69/hour. The 2021 minimum wage for…
Continue Reading
