Pacific Mountain Business Resources

The WorkSource Pacific Mountain Business Resources Newsletter is a routine email that consolidates and highlights opportunities to support businesses across the Pacific Mountain Region: Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties. This email contains information on business resources, and best business practices around recruitment, retention, and training staff.

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Future-proof your business to combat events like market fluctuations and potential recessions beyond your control.

Temporarily reducing hours to save payroll costs is a serious consideration to keep businesses operating during challenging times.

Enrollment in the Washington Employment Security Department's SharedWork Program guarantees that employees will receive a prorated percentage of unemployment insurance benefits- regardless of how often the changes in hours occur. Employers also increase the chances of attracting job applicants, improve retention rates, and foster employee loyalty by demonstrating their commitment to ensuring job security.

Take action now to prevent future setbacks.

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Is your business taking advantage of all of the funding opportunities available to you?

If you are a rural small business or agricultural producer, you can now get guaranteed loan financing and grant funding for those upgraded renewable energy-efficient systems you've been thinking about through the:

Rural Energy for America Program

Don't miss this funding opportunity and apply before September 30, 2023 to be considered within the next application window by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

To see other funding opportunities your business could be qualifying for, visit:

Grants.Gov

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The Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR) Free Workshops are hosted by the Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) and provide essential information and resources to help businesses grow.

1. A trusted source to equip business owners to make the best decisions.
2. Covers regulatory guidance, cost-saving programs, business solutions, consulting, and more.
3. Stay up-to-date on the latest tips and learn legitimate ways to scale!

Attend from anywhere in the world as workshops are Live via Zoom.

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Fill your empty positions immediately by joining our upcoming job fairs to attract the best talent for your business or see our featured upcoming events in the Pacific Mountain Region.

See each flyer below for dates, times, contact info, and registration details for each event.

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This effort is funded by the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council serving Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties.

WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WA Relay 711

WorkSource is here to serve you by phone, email, or video conference between 9 and 5, Monday thru Friday. Please call 360-704-3600 to talk with our staff or schedule an appointment. Our offices are closed for walk-in customers by state order and will reopen when we are granted permission to do so.