Economic and business Resilience Newsletter




Dept. of Revenue
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WFTC Applications are Now Open!

Find out if you qualify for the Working Families Tax Credit using the quick?Eligibility Assistant [ [link removed] ].? Individuals and families can?apply here [ [link removed] ].

*Application options:*


* Online using MyDOR, a secure filing system.
* E-File through federal tax preparation software or professional tax preparers.
* By mail using a paper application, available in 13 languages.

*Get help filing your application and more:*

Explore the updated resources [ [link removed] ]?page for applicants and community partners. Here are a few items to check out:? ??


* Applicants ? Find a local organization in your community [ [link removed] ]
* Businesses & Organizations ? Community Partners Toolkit [ [link removed] ]
* Tax Preparers ? Tax prep software & resources [ [link removed] ]

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises
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Why Get Certified?

The Office of Minority and Women?s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) certifies small
businesses owned by women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged
persons. The Department of Veterans Affairs certifies businesses owned by veterans. The
Department of Enterprise Services has an online directory of small businesses.

*What are the advantages of being certified with OMWBE?*


* Being certified may increase your marketability.
* State and local agencies set participation goals and recognize that improving opportunities for small?and minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses drives innovation and economic growth and?translates to stronger Washington communities.
* The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) distributes federal funds to finance state, local, public?transportation, and airport transportation projects. Recipients of USDOT funds must set an overall goal?for participation of certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
* State certification makes you eligible to apply for the Linked Deposit Program, which can decrease?interest rates on qualified small business loans by 2 percent.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






Dept. of Enterprise Services
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*IT Project Management Contract Open for Bids*

Department of Enterprise Services is restructuring the?IT Professional Services (ITPS) [ [link removed] ] statewide contract to create a more consistent and efficient way to buy IT services. The new contract will address major challenges that customers and vendors experienced with the current contract and will provide more opportunities for small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses.

The first solicitation, *IT Project Management Services*, is posted on Washington?s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) [ [link removed] ], where businesses can find and bid on public agency solicitations for goods and services.

The next solicitation, *IT Development*, will be posted in mid-February.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






37th Annual Alliance Northwest Conference
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Registration is open!?

Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features high-quality workshops and matchmaking sessions between small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors.?

Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council, home of Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) an APEX Accelerator, Alliance Northwest has a strong history of federal agency support. It is widely known as the place where business and government learn and make connections with small and disadvantaged businesses.??


* When??*March 16th, 2023 *
* Where?*? Greater Tacoma Convention Center*
* *Registration is required [ [link removed] ]*

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






Employment Security Dept.
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*Celebrating 40 Years of Service: Washington?s SharedWork Program*

SharedWork is a statewide opt-in program that pays workers a portion of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits when hours are reduced. This gives employers the power to prevent layoffs and a smart method to manage the bottom line.


* Eligible employers [ [link removed] ] can enroll by submitting a short application and employee list to the SharedWork program.?
* Upon plan approval, eligible employees [ [link removed] ] file claims to receive benefits.

*Excited to learn more??* Attend a free statewide [ [link removed] ] or local webinar [ [link removed] ]or visit sharedworkwa.com. [ [link removed] ]

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WA Cares: Washington?s Newest Worker Benefit

Your employees probably have a lot of questions regarding WA Cares ? that?s why ESD *hosts a webinar each month* on Zoom to discuss new topics related to aging and caregiving. Each webinar includes a basic overview of WA Cares and how the program relates to that month?s issue.


* ?View upcoming webinars & topics [ [link removed] ]
* Can?t join live? Captured recordings are available at? [ [link removed] ]WA Cares on You Tube [ [link removed] ]. [ [link removed] ]

*Questions??* Contact the WA Cares Program at 844-227-3492 or via email [ [link removed] ].

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






Dept. of Labor & Industries?
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*There?s Still Time to Register for Agriculture Safety Day*

Agriculture Safety Day is just two weeks away!? Take advantage of great workshops providing a wide range of topics to increase safety awareness, knowledge, and competence.?

Sessions are available in English and Spanish.


* Wenatchee Agriculture Safety Day:?*February 22, 2023*
* Wenatchee Pre-Conference Workshop:?*?February 21, 2023*
* *Registration is required? [ [link removed] ]*

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






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

SBRR workshops are provided by members of the?Washington state Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT). [ [link removed] ]

*Start a Business in WA:*??This free, one-hour webinar will give you a strong foundation for starting a business in Washington. It covers planning, registration and licensing, and other regulatory requirements.?


* When?* May 10, 2023 at 2:00pm via zoom -?Register Here [ [link removed] ]*
* *Now available as a pre-recorded video in Spanish -?Watch Here [ [link removed] ]*

*SBRR Workshops* [ [link removed] ]






Feed Your Head
View Training Resources

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* 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.

*"Published by The Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance? [ [link removed] ]"*

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