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? April 2024 ?
DEPT. OF REVENUE
*Your Employees May be Eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit ?*
You may have workers who can get money back on taxes they?ve already paid! Individuals and families may receive up to $1,255 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Review the income requirements chart below and encourage employees to see if they qualify. ?
Working Family Tax Credit Chart [ [link removed] ]
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
Corporations and Charities Division of the Secretary of State [ [link removed] ]
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*Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR)*
*WATCH OUT FOR FRAUDULENT REQUESTS!*
Our office has been made aware of individuals and business entities, who may be subject to reporting requirements, receiving notifications to send in a BOIR paper form with payment, or being provided with a link to file the BOIR and submit payment.
*BOIR FACTS*
* There is *NO FEE* to file the BOIR!
* The BOIR must be filed online with the U.S. Treasury Department?s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ?FinCen? at: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* Review if your business is exempt from reporting by reviewing the FAQs from FinCen at: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
*Effective January 1, 2024,?*all businesses are?_required_?to submit a?Beneficial Ownership Information Report ?BOIR? to the?U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ?FinCen?.
* ALL new businesses will have 30 days to submit the BOIR.
* ALL currently registered businesses are required to submit the report by January 1, 2025.
The Office of the Secretary of State*?does not?file the BOI report*; however, visit their website "(under the Business Entities tab") for helpful information about the reporting requirements.
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
Dept of Ecology [ [link removed] ]
A Quick Guide for Food Service Businesses
Read the Quick Guide [ [link removed] ] to learn more about the Washington State laws that ban certain products from being sold and distributed. For example:
* Packing peanuts, single-use coolers, and food service products.
* Single-use serviceware
* Single-use plastic bags
* Compostable plastic products
* Food packaging
For technical assistance please find the contact information in the guide.
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
Washington state Department of Enterprise Services [ [link removed] ]
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Join DES at Tabor 100?
Department of Enterprise Services (DES [ [link removed] ]) [ [link removed] ] will have drop-in office hours at Tabor 100 [ [link removed] ] the last Wednesday of each month. Learn about opportunities to contract with the state, get help with WEBS registration, and get connected with technical assistance that will help your businesses bid on state contracts.???
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*Where:* 7100 Fort Dent Way, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188?
* *When:* 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ?* April 24th ? May 29th ? June 26th* ?
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Get Help Bidding on Graffiti Removal Statewide Contract
Join a virtual 1-hour session with Washington APEX Accelerator [ [link removed] ] to learn tips and tools for bidding on DES? solicitation for statewide contract #25423 "Graffiti Removal Services [ [link removed] ]".?
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*When:* Friday, April 12th, Noon - 1:00 PM?
* *Where:?* Virtual ? Register Here [ [link removed] ]
WORKFORCE TRAINING BOARD
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Volunteers Needed to Serve on the WAVE Scholarship Review Committee
The Workforce Board seeks volunteers to review scholarship applications for the Washington Award for Vocational Excellence [ [link removed] ]. This scholarship helps Washington?s top career and technical education students pay for up to two years of college tuition.?
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to volunteer for this rewarding role. This commitment involves about two hours of your time.?
Washington continues to face major workforce shortages, and this is your chance to help close that gap. Many top students in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, automotive technology, nursing, cybersecurity and business apply for this award. The WAVE scholarship creates a path to economic self-sufficiency for these students ? and helps your industry succeed with a new generation of trained workers.
* *Learn more about volunteering here [ [link removed] ].*
* *Please contact us at
[email protected] to get started.*
DEPT. OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES
*The Early Return to Work Consultation Team Helps Keep Washington Safe and Working!*
The Early Return to Work Consultation team at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is made up of highly skilled vocational services specialists who are ready to support employers in Washington State.? They provide education and consulting services to employers interested in setting up return-to-work programs for their business. The long-term goal is for employers to have a plan in place should a worker get injured at work.
Team members educate employers about L&I?s financial incentives programs, creating ?light duty? opportunities, conducting ergonomic evaluations, and completing job analyses and job descriptions.
* Schedule a free consultation [ [link removed] ]
* Attend a webinar? [ [link removed] ]
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
OFFICE FOR REGULATORY INNOVATION & ASSISTANCE
Washington state Small Business Liaison Team [ [link removed] ]
Small Business Requirements & Resources
The Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR) are?*free workshops*?providing you with essential information and resources to help start and grow your business.
Outreach events are sponsored by the Small Business Liaison Team and hosted by local partners.
*What:* "Start a Business in WA" ? Online Webinar
*When: *Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Register Here [ [link removed] ]
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
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Small Business Guide [ [link removed] ]
Small Business Guide
The Small Business Guide [ [link removed] ] is broken into six sections, based on your stage of business.? Whether you are starting your business, managing a new business, or expanding your business, you'll find valuable information and resources.
The business guide is readily accessible online, but it's also available in PDF, so you can have it as a printed reference manual.? The PDF is available English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Samoan, Somali, Tagalog and two volumes in Braille Ready Format.?
Click Here to Download the Guide in PDF Format [ [link removed] ]
? Training ? Events ? Webinars ? Workshops ?
* Women's Business Center? [ [link removed] ]
* SCORE [ [link removed] ]
* SBA [ [link removed] ]
* WSBDC [ [link removed] ]
* Dept. of Enterprise Services [ [link removed] ]?
* Dept. of Labor & Industries [ [link removed] ]
* Dept. of Revenue [ [link removed] ]
* Office of Minority's & Women's Business Enterprises [ [link removed] ]
Small Business Funding
Join staff from the Seattle SBA office to learn valuable information on borrowing money to start or grow your small business. The SBA offers a wide range of loan programs whether your business needs $500 or $5 million, our network is here to help.
SBA Wednesday Webinars [ [link removed] ] will provide an overview of SBA loan programs for a variety of uses and focus on the unique funding needs of a startup or early-stage business.?
Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance [ [link removed] ]
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