Economic and Business Resiliency Newsletter

*September 8, 2022*






In This Issue...
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* Pandemic Relief Grants [ #grants ]
* SharedWork Program [ #sharedwork ]
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Biz Fair 2022 [ #bizfair ]




* ITPS Solicitations [ #ITPS ]
* UI Tax Rate [ #ui ]
* DOSH Consultation Program [ #safety ]



* COVID-19 Update [ #COVID ]
* Tips & Reminders [ #tips ]
* SBRR Workshops [ #SBRR ]
* Feedback [ #feedback ]





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COVID-19 Update
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Case Numbers as of 11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2022

* Confirmed Cases: 1,784,728 
* COVID-19 Deaths: 13,931 

Visit the COVID-19 Data Dashboard for the most recent number of cases by county, demographics, and more.

*COVID-19 Data Dashboard* [ [link removed] ]






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2022 Washington Small Business Fair

FREE, Hybrid Event, Sept. 24th
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Discover. Network. Be Inspired.

Join online or in person at Renton Technical College on *Saturday, September 24th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.*


* * Biz Fair Flyer [ [link removed] ]*

*Registration is Open* [ [link removed] ]

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Dept. of Labor & Industries
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DOSH Safety and Health Consultation Program

The purpose of the DOSH Consultation Program is to provide guidance to employers and employees in preventing the occurrence of injuries and illnesses, and managing industrial insurance claims and rates, which may result from exposure to workplace hazards.  Services are available to employers to assist them in establishing workplace safety and health programs to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of hazards.

Benefits of Consultation:


* Technical assistance with building your safety program, training, identifying, and controlling hazards.
* Risk management consultations help prevent injuries and control industrial insurance costs.
* Ergonomic specialists help prevent sprain and strain injuries.

Reminder!  Back to School Safety [ [link removed] ]

*Request a Consultation* [ [link removed] ]






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Employment Security Dept.
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*U.S. DOL Extends Grants for ESD's SharedWork Program *

The extensions for the Improved Administration go through June 30, 2023, and Promotion/Enrollment through December 31, 2023. This is a great time for eligible businesses/employers to protect their business by applying for an approved one-year plan at no-cost impact to the business.

Visit the SharedWork Program for more information or call 800-752-2500 (option 3) for new plan inquiry.

*SharedWork Program* [ [link removed] ]


No Cost Webinars for WA Employers and Business Owners

The Employer Resources webinar series has been extended through December 2023. Each 60-minute webinar covers topics that provide employers and business owners with information on programs, resources, and services for their business needs.

The 2023 schedule will be published on the SharedWork Program webpage in October.

*Employer Resources Webinar Series* [ [link removed] ]


Unemployment Insurance (UI): 

Act Before Sept. 30th to Protect your Tax Rate

Avoid a delinquent tax rate for 2023 by filing all tax reports and paying all current and past-due unemployment taxes, penalties, and interest in full by Sept. 30th. Employers with delinquencies are charged. Consider a deferred payment contract if you can’t pay.

To learn more email Employment Security Department’s Collections unit at [email protected]. 






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Department of Commerce
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Application Deadline is TOMORROW!

Small Business Pandemic Relief Grants Closing Soon

The Working Washington Grants: Round 5 and Convention Center Grants programs bring $75 million in pandemic relief funding to small businesses and nonprofits across the state.


* *Both programs close this Friday, Sept. 9, at 5:00 p.m.*
* If you have questions about the application or your eligibility, email and phone support is available in multiple languages by calling *(888) 242-0169* or emailing [email protected].

*Apply Now* [ [link removed] ]






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Dept. of Enterprise Services
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ITPS Solicitations Slated for Release in Fall 2022





DES is in the process of restructuring the ITPS master contract.  They will be moving from a two-tier contract method to a more modern multiple-award contract.  New contracts should be available in 2023.

Under the new contracts, purchasers will no longer be required to perform a competitive solicitation and will be able to select a vendor directly.  It is recommended that purchasers request a minimum of three quotes from vendors, with at least one from a small, diverse, or veteran-owned business.

DES has complied the RFI feedback and are working with stakeholders to finalize the requirements and qualifications. They anticipate releasing each solicitation:


* IT Project Management:* October 2022*
* Information & Cybersecurity Services:* November 2022*
* IT Development: *November 2022*

For more information, visit the project webpage.  Stay up to date with Email Updates [ [link removed] ] or Email the Team <[email protected]> for assistance.

*ITPS Project * [ [link removed] ]


Lunch & Learn Workshops - Doing Business with the State

DES is partnering with Tabor 100 to host lunch and learn sessions about how to do business with Washington state public agencies.


* "Understanding State Contracts":
* *Sept. 13th, Noon -1:30 p.m. * Register Here [ [link removed] ]

* "How to be Visible to State Buyers": 
* *Sept. 27th, Noon - 1:30 p.m.  *Register Here [ [link removed] ]






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Office for Regulatory Innovation & Assistance
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Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR) Free Workshops

SBRR workshops are provided by members of the Washington state Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT).

*"Start Your Business in WA" *is a free, one is a free, one-hour webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs or newly started businesses to gain valuable information about business registration and licensing, other regulatory requirements, and resources for further assistance. 


* Next live webinar:  *Thursday, October 13th, 2:00 PM*
* Registration is required: Register Now! [ [link removed] ]

"*Grow Your Business in WA* "webinar is focused on government-supported opportunities and the regulatory impacts of growth to factor in your planning.


* Available as a pre-recorded video - Watch Here [ [link removed] ]





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Tips & Reminders
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Small Business Training, Events & Workshops

*  WSBDC: Upcoming Events [ [link removed] ]

*  SCORE: Business Learning Center [ [link removed] ]

*  WCWB: Upcoming Events [ [link removed] ]

* [ [link removed] ] OMWBE: Events Calendar [ [link removed] ]





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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:*


* Preserve the connection to businesses that have been established as a resource for future emergencies.
* Make it easier for businesses to access the state services they need.

We intend to provide a newsletter that caters to businesses by providing multi-agency content related to doing business in WA. For the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a special focus on the impacts the pandemic has on businesses.  This Newsletter is not intended to replace agency newsletters, instead, it will aggregate cross-agency business-related information.

"This Newsletter is published by the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance [ [link removed] ] (ORIA). Content contributors are limited to state agencies we do not accept content from other sources."






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