Highlights from the 2025 PNWER Annual Summit
The 34th Annual Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit took place July 20–24, 2025, bringing together over 600 leaders from across the […]
Walmart embraces AI agents to enhance retail experience
Walmart is stepping into the future of artificial intelligence by unveiling its plans to use AI agents to enhance both customer and […]
Key bills effective July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025, brought significant changes for businesses, consumers, and communities across Washington. The latest legislative session introduced a series of impactful […]
Kroger announces planned closures of two Western Washington grocery stores
Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC, has announced the upcoming closure of two of its grocery store locations in […]
Washington eyes budget challenges amid federal Medicaid shifts
Washington state is facing a potential budget shortfall by 2027, with projections showing a deficit by 2028 despite recent increases in both […]
Washington Drops to 14th in CNBC’s top states for business
Washington has dropped to 14th place in CNBC’s annual rankings of the top states for business, falling out of the top 10 […]
SHRM supports AI Action Plan centered on workforce readiness
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) responded positively to the White House’s newly released AI Action Plan, which outlines a national […]
Public testimony highlights growing concerns over workers’ bill of rights
On July 22, employers, workers, and nonprofit leaders from Olympia and Tacoma voiced concerns about the recently certified initiatives that will raise […]
Study reveals widespread underreporting of retail theft
New research from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) highlights a growing gap between reported retail theft incidents and the actual number […]
Levi’s adapts supply strategy amid tariff and shipping uncertainty
Levi Strauss & Co. is taking proactive steps to navigate global supply chain challenges, including ongoing tariff uncertainty and shipping disruptions. The […]
Seattle Metro Tops U.S. Inflation Rankings
The Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma region is experiencing the highest inflation pressure among major U.S. metro areas, according to a new WalletHub report. The analysis […]
Boost your workforce with customized training funds at Clover Park
Washington businesses have a unique opportunity to enhance employee skills through the state’s Customized Training Program (CTP), which currently has approximately $79,000 […]