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Upcoming Changes to Licensing Renewal Notifications
Starting in July, Business Licensing Services will send electronic renewal notices to the email address on the license account.
These notices will no longer be sent to business mailing addresses unless requested by the license holder.
Update your email and location information:
- Review the information on file or make changes by following these instructions.
- Notifications about the change are posted on the state and local licensing links.
What Would You Do With Found Money?
The Department of Revenue administers Washington’s unclaimed property program as a free public service. More than $1 billion in unclaimed property has been turned over to DOR since 1955. In 2020, they received property worth more than $185 million and returned $74 million of the unclaimed property received to its rightful owners.
Unclaimed property includes:
- Bank accounts.
- Insurance proceeds.
- Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
- Safe deposit box contents.
- Utility and phone company deposits.
- Uncashed checks, such as payroll, insurance payments, or travelers checks.
- Customer/patient credits.
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Employment Security Dept.
 WA Cares: Start Collecting Premiums July 1st for Q3
Employers begin deducting premiums from employees’ wages for the WA Cares Fund on July 1, 2023. WA Cares is the state’s new long-term care insurance program, funded entirely by worker contributions. There isn’t an employer premium for WA Cares.
At the beginning of the third quarter, you will collect WA Cares premiums from your employees much like you do now for Paid Leave — they have updated the Paid Leave reporting system so you can report for both programs at the same time
Employers can’t retroactively deduct premiums. Any employers who don’t deduct premiums from contributing employees will have to pay the premiums themselves during quarterly reporting.
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Do you have an Accident Prevention Program (APP)?
The lack of a written Accident Prevention Program (APP) is still one of the Top-10 Workplace Safety & Health Rule Violations across all industries in 2022.
Every employer in Washington State is required to create a written Accident Prevention Program (APP) to address the safety and health hazards found in their workplace. Many employers consider their APP as their cornerstone safety program.
Tips for creating a written APP:
- Involve your workers in identifying hazards.
- Educate employees and visitors on your safety and health policies.
- Know the requirements for your industry.
- Review the resources, templates, and samples provided by L&I.
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Dept. of Commerce
"Where the Next Big Thing Begins"
Washington State is defining the future of aerospace, aviation, and space on multiple fronts. From aircraft powered by electricity, hydrogen, and other sustainable fuels to bold new initiatives that will take astronauts to the moon and beyond, the state’s 1,400+ aerospace companies are building a future based on innovation, experience and more than a century of success.
Led by Governor Jay Inslee and Commerce Director Mike Fong, Washington state will be the focus of a 100-member delegation at the Paris Air Show this month. The delegates will be making the case that Washington state’s technology-rich supercluster is “Where the Next Big Thing Begins".
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Office for Regulatory Innovation & Assistance
ORIA has Launched Social Media!
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Social media provides a space to communicate with anyone looking to start a business or having other regulatory questions. The main goal of these platforms is to bring more awareness to these free and accessible guides, information, and resources.
On these platforms, ORIA highlights their employees, partners, customers, and the work they do.
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
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Small Business Requirements & Resources
Free In-Person & Virtual Workshops
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The Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) is a partnership between 29 state agencies working together with local economic development partners to support and connect with business owners.
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.
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PC Community Navigator Resource Workshop • In Person • Tacoma
- Evaluate your business skills, learn about state-wide resources, and make meaningful connections that will help your business thrive in every stage of business.
- Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- PLU at 12180 Park Ave. S. Tacoma, WA 98447 - Chris Knutzen Hall
- Register Here
Starting a Business • Virtual Workshop
- Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Live via Zoom - Register Here
Starting a Business • In Person • Wenatchee
- Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- LocalTel Event Center in Pybus Public Market at 3 N. Worthen St. Wenatchee, WA 98801
- Register Here
Conferencia para Negocios Latinos • En Persona • Wenatchee
- Miércoles 28 de Junio, 2023. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Ubicación: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel 25 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA 98801.
- Para Registrarse
Capacitación para dueños de negocios sobre servicios y requisitos regulatorios
¡Está invitado a participar en esta capacitación gratis! Conéctese con recursos estatales, servicios y requisitos regulatorios para la administración de su negocio. Estaremos en Wenatchee, Yakima y Spokane. Estas capacitaciones están organizadas con el apoyo de diferentes organizaciones locales. Para más información siga este link.
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Events • Meetings • Training • Calendars
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 The SBA HUBZone Contracting Program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year.
Every five years the HUBZone program is required to update the HUBZone designations to ensure the program continues to serve the communities that are most in need of assistance.
Learn more about the program and certification:
- Wednesday, June 21st, 10 am - 11 am
- Virtual Webinar - Register Here
Events are Heating Up for the Summer!
There are so many ways to enjoy the sunshine at your state parks. Check out the summer lineup and plan your next visit.
Park alerts help you stay current on park, road, campground and facility closures; weather and fire issues; burn bans, events, and new programs at the parks you are planning to visit.
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