SBRR workshops are provided by members of the Washington state Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT). The workshops were started in 2019 by three Washington state agencies, the departments of Employment Security, Revenue, and Labor & Industries.

Our workshops provide helpful information around the regulatory relationship with the government and requirements that businesses can use to save unwarranted penalties, and teach best practices, bottom line cost-saving programs, business solutions, consulting services, and more.

We want business owners/representatives to be equipped with information to help them make the best decisions for the long-term health, vitality, and sustainability of their businesses and employees.

When planning for life after high school, it’s important to consider all the available choices and stay on track with preparing and applying. Planning ahead increases options and reduces stress.

Visit the Plan Your Future web page for a wealth of college and career planning resources. You can learn more and get started today with these resources:

• Prepare for college or training. Consider all of Washington’s outstanding college and training options, including public and private four-year colleges, community colleges, trade schools, and tech schools. Take time to think about your plan—then make sure you take all the steps to make your plan a reality.
• Explore career options. Education leads to more job stability and higher earnings. The type and level of education you might need varies depending on the job or career that interests you. Look into apprenticeships, where you can earn money while learning a trade.
• Learn about financial aid. Whatever you want to do next—from nursing to welding, from English to computer science—financial aid can help you pay for college or training. More families now qualify than ever before.
• Get support. There are people and resources available to help you get organized and apply for college or financial aid. Also check in with your counselor to make sure you’re on track for graduation.

Each year, Washington generates one million tons of food waste, including half a million tons of edible food. That’s enough food to make 105 meals for every person in Washington.

On April 1, the Washington Department of Ecology launched the Use Food Well campaign in conjunction with the start of National Food Waste Prevention Week, April 1 to 7. Partnering with the national campaign, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee also proclaimed this to be Food Waste Prevention Week in the state, encouraging everyone to commit to reducing food waste.

Learn more about the "Use Food Well" Initiative

Reducing food waste can increase food security, reduce climate impacts, and help Washington residents save money. The campaign launch and includes webpages and resources to help individuals and families plan meals, shop smart, and store food properly.

Read more.

Most workplace deaths, injuries and work-related illnesses are preventable. Working together, employers, workers and L&I help keep workers safe and healthy.

Make sure that trenches are protected from cave-ins by:

Sloping or benching trench walls or Shielding trench walls with trench boxes.

Inspect trenches at the start of each shift and as needed, through the workday.

Provide safe entry and exit through the use of ladders ramps or stairways.

Know where underground utilities are located before digging
Keep all equipment, materials and spoil piles at least 2 feet back from the trench edges.

Learn more.