Economic and business Resilience Newsletter




Dept. of Revenue

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Heads Up! Changes to Licensing Renewal Notifications

*Starting in summer 2023,* Business Licensing Services will send electronic renewal notices to the email address on the license account instead of paper by US mail to the mailing address.?


* View and update your business email address in My DOR [ [link removed] ].

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Capital Gains Tax Due Date is April 18, 2023?

The capital gains excise tax is a 7% tax on the sale or exchange of long-term capital assets such as stocks, bonds, business interests, or other investments and tangible assets. The capital gains excise tax return and payment are *due April 18, 2023*.

Individuals who receive a filing extension for their federal income tax return and request an extension for their state capital gains return by April 18, 2023, are entitled to the same filing extension for their Washington capital gains tax return. However, a filing extension does not extend the due date for paying the capital gains tax due.

*How-to videos and additional resources:*


* How-to videos:
* Register for a capital gains account. [ [link removed] ]
* File a capital gains return [ [link removed] ].

* Informational flyer:? Capital Gains Tax Overview [ [link removed] ].
* Frequently Asked Questions webpage [ [link removed] ]? now updated with return and payment questions!
* Electronic payment guide. [ [link removed] ]

*File Return Now* [ [link removed] ]






Liquor and Cannabis Board

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Cannabis Social Equity Program

The LCB approved an emergency rule to extend the application window to*?5:00 pm on April 27, 2023.*?Over forty licenses that were forfeited, cancelled, revoked, or never issued will be available in specific areas across the state.

*Interested in applying??* Review the applicant checklist for more information and preparation.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






Dept. of Enterprise Services

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2023 Washington Regional Contracting Forum

*Save the Date! Washington Regional Contracting Forum*

*Registration is open *for the 20th annual 2023 Washington Regional Contracting Forum. This free, in person event connects small, diverse, veteran-owned businesses with public agencies that buy goods and services, including architecture and engineering services.?


* *When:?*Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
* *Where:?*Muckleshoot Tribal Event Center in Auburn?

*Register Here* [ [link removed] ]


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Washington Healthplanfinder

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*Are you or one of your employees losing WA Apple Health (Medicaid)?*

"Washington Healthplanfinder [ [link removed] ], "the state?s online health insurance marketplace can connect Washingtonians who?ve lost or are losing Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) with Qualified Health Plans and financial help to lower their monthly premiums. Individuals and families who lost/are losing Apple Health should sign up for a health plan 60 days before or after their Apple Health plan ends to avoid a gap in coverage.

Many people seeking coverage may find high-quality Cascade Care Silver or Gold plans [ [link removed] ] on "Washington Healthplanfinder "for less than $10 a month. Cascade Care Savings, Washington state?s new premium assistance program, provides additional financial help to individuals and families earning up to 250% of the federal poverty level ? that?s up to $34,000 annually for an individual and $70,000 for a family of four. These plans are offered by all carriers on "Washington Healthplanfinder "and cover more health services before the deductible.


* *Need help?* Contact the Customer Support Center [ [link removed] ] at 1-855-923- 4633 (language assistance available in more than 200 languages) or find local help [ [link removed] ] from an enrollment partner. __

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






Dept. of Commerce

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Scale Up
Ready to Take Your Business to Seven Figures?

*ScaleUp Business Training*?is designed to help established businesses increase profitability, build capacity and spur growth.?

The program is most beneficial for established business owners, with two or more years? experience owning and operating a small business, and are currently based in Washington state.?

This online program which normally costs $1,599 will be provided at no cost to Washington State businesses through *June 30, 2023*.

*Upcoming Classes:*


* Tuesdays, April 18, 2023 - June 6, 2023 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -?Register Here [ [link removed] ]
* Thursdays, May 4, 2023 - June 22nd, 2023 - 10:30 a.m. - Register Here [ [link removed] ]

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






Employment Security Dept.

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Resources for Washington Businesses
Celebrating 40 Years of Service!

In this free webinar series, learn how the?*SharedWork Program [ [link removed] ]*?can benefit your business.??


* SharedWork?helps stabilize businesses during temporary economic setbacks.
* Employers keep their workforce intact by temporarily reducing hours to save payroll costs and keep the businesses operating.
* SharedWork pays employees a prorated percentage of unemployment insurance benefits.
* Eligibility is open to most businesses and industries.?

*SharedWork and Office of Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA)*


* Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 1:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
* Virtual via Zoom live - Register Here [ [link removed] ]

*SharedWork y Permiso de Cuidado Pagado*


* Martes, 9 de mayo - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. -??Registrate Ahora [ [link removed] ]
* Patrocinado por la C?mara de Comercio de Greater Federal Way





Office for Regulatory Innovation & Assistance

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Business Services

ORIA offers one-stop shop business services.? Just to name a few of the free resources available:


* The* Small Business Guide [ [link removed] ] *provides helpful information, valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting & operating a business.? Available in six different languages.
* The *Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) [ [link removed] ]?*consists of thirty agencies collaborating to make it easier to do business in Washington.
* The* Information Center [ [link removed] ] *is available to answer questions and help understand what is needed to follow the state's regulatory requirements.

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Free Small Business Webinars
*Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR)*

The *SBRR Workshops* are free, virtual webinars provided by members of the Small Business Liaison Team.?

*Starting a Business in WA:*

This one-hour workshop will provide an overview of the state's regulatory requirements and connect you with resources to help you get started.

*Next workshop:*


* Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 2:00 PM
* Virtual via Zoom live:? Register Here [ [link removed] ]


*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


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*2023 Latino-Owned Business Outreach*

The SBLT is working together with local economic development partners to support and connect with Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs.??The outreach events will be sponsored by local partners throughout the state. The free workshops will provide you with information about programs and resources to help you get started as a new business.

Hispanic Outreach 2023

*Capacitaci?n para due?os de negocios sobre* *servicios y requisitos regulatorios*

?Est? invitado a participar en esta capacitaci?n gratis! Con?ctese con recursos estatales, servicios y requisitos regulatorios para la administraci?n de su negocio. ?

*Conferencia para Negocios Latinos en?**Tacoma*


* Cuando: jueves 11 de mayo, 2023. 5:30 pm ? 8:00 pm
* Donde*:* 1208 S 10th st 1208 South 10th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98405
* Para Registrarse [ [link removed] ]

Estaremos en Tri-cities, Wenatchee, Yakima y Spokane. Estas capacitaciones est?n organizadas con el apoyo de diferentes organizaciones locales. Para m?s informaci?n siga este link. ?

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






Training Resources

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Learn, Train, Grow
* SBA Seattle District Wednesday Webinars [ [link removed] ]
* Washington Small Business Development Center [ [link removed] ]
* [ [link removed] ]Dept. of Labor & Industries [ [link removed] ]
* Dept. of Revenue [ [link removed] ]
* Office of Minority's & Women's Business Enterprises [ [link removed] ]
* Washington Center for Women in Business [ [link removed] ]
* SCORE [ [link removed] ]






Newsletter Team

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*This newsletter is a collaborative effort by the following state agencies:*

The Governor?s Office [ [link removed] ]

Department of Commerce [ [link removed] ]

Employment Security Department [ [link removed] ]

Department of Labor & Industries [ [link removed] ]

Secretary of State?s Office [ [link removed] ]

Department of Revenue [ [link removed] ]

Emergency Management Division of the Military Department [ [link removed] ]

*Our mission:*

* To preserve the established connections to businesses for future communication of emergency related information.
* To make it easier for businesses to access state services & resources.
* To provide the latest cross-agency news affecting small businesses.

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