Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Small business owner in Bellevue overcoming the challenges of this holiday season
Many people have started their holiday shopping earlier this year, but even so, the National Retail Federation is expecting nearly two million more people to shop from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday compared to last year.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Small Tacoma restaurant closes doors on Mother's Day to feed folks experiencing hard times
Instead of taking advantage of one of the busiest restaurant days of the year, one small Tacoma business is closing its doors to give back on Mother’s Day.
PPP loan money has run out for traditional banks but not everywhere as PNW businesses continue to struggle
Traditional banks may have run out of PPP loans earlier this week but there are non-profit financial institutions who say they have billions left to give out before the end of this month.
Burien City Council approves food truck pilot program, area restaurants push back
On Monday, the Burien City Council voted to allow food trucks within city limits, despite the wishes of local brick-and-mortar restaurant owners who claim they weren't included in the community information campaign.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
'It's not sustainable': Another small business permanently closing its doors
The owner of Timothy De Clue Collection will miss creating beautiful window displays at his shop on First Avenue in Seattle.
US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
City of Kent celebrates 'National Black Business Month' during nationwide civil unrest
Across the country, August is recognized as National Black Business Month.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Small Business Sunday: A Bellevue salons COVID-19 makeover puts customer safety first
Small Business Sunday: A Bellevue salons COVID-19 makeover puts customer safety first
Small Business Sunday: eTc Tacoma
Small Business Sunday: eTc Tacoma
Small businesses could receive second PPP loan under new proposal
Small businesses still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown could receive a second loan through the Paycheck Protection Program under new legislation introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers.
Small Business Sunday: For Kirkland salon, a cloud is lifting
As counties slowly reopen, small businesses across the state are starting to welcome back customers.
New guidelines for non-religious weddings, funerals in WA Phases 1-3
SEATTLE -- COVID-19 has given brides and grooms a lot more to worry about this year than just rain on their wedding day. The virus has certainly put a big damper on many couples big day, but a huge announcement Friday from Governor Inslee’s office is making saying I do, suddenly much more possible.
King County council member wants more capacity for small businesses pending Phase 2 approval
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. -- As King County waits to see if the state will approve its application to enter Phase 2, County Council Member Kathy Lambert said Phase 2 isn't good enough for her district.
Pierce County offers reimbursement for expenses related to COVID-19 safety practices
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Money is tight right now for business owners and local organizations recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Expenses for supplies to meet the state’s Safe Start Washington plan guidelines are adding up. To help ease the burden, Pierce County is offering reimbursement grants to offset some of the costs.
Business owner says downtown Seattle hurting long before COVID-19 and riots
SEATTLE – Owning a business in downtown Seattle may require resilience, especially during these times of added stress the coronavirus pandemic, and most recently, riots have brought on.