Major overhauls of a business take time, buy-in, and frankly, they can be a little frightening. Not so of these mini tweaks. These seven things can help you move the meter in your business in less time than it takes to wolf down a sandwich and check your voice mails. Find Out What They Like Your customers are more valuable to your business than from just a revenue perspective. Knowing what they respond to can help you shape services and products, create more meaningful conten

Governor Inslee is offering a new Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Up to $5 million in funds are provided through the Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund and administered by the State Department of Commerce. The grant program will provide a limited number of businesses in Washington’s 39 counties with a grant up to $10,000. Due to statutory limitations, non-profits are not eligible for this g

Get answers to your questions regarding the CARES Act, FMLA Act, Emergency Leave Act, and more. Join Chamber Board Members: Wright Noel from Business Law Firm, Carson and Noel PLLC and Srini Ananadakumar from HomeStreet Bank and City of Issaquah Economic Development Manager, Jen Davis Hayes as they answer your questions on how to maximize available opportunities to small businesses from the CARES Act The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a package

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Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure where to start? Consider Startup 425 Foundations, a seminar series that brings together innovators, business owners and advisors for a broad overview of the startup process, from business plan preparation to financing, marketing and networking. This spring, the Startup 425 Foundations seminar series will be held in the libraries located in the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond and Renton. All seminars are fre

The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Announces the winners of this year’s Issaquah Shop Local contest! By shopping locally, you provide jobs, pay for city amenities and infrastructure, and support local libraries, services, schools, and non-profits. Three local shoppers are celebrating their winnings: First place $1,000 cash winner shopped at Pelage Medi Spa Second Place $500 winner shopped at La-Z-Boy Third Place $250 winner shopped at Pelage Medi Spa Special thanks to e

Join us for the ninth annual King County Executive's Small Business Awards, as we recognize the achievements and accomplishments of small businesses throughout King County. More than 200 small business owners, entrepreneurs, and supporters of small business from across the region are expected to attend and show their support for this year's finalists and winners. The event this year will celebrate and honor the success of small business with a continental breakfast, finalist

Builders sharing technology and solving construction problems, while providing attractive, affordable communities and homes for the families of the Puget Sound region. At the Master Builders Association, it is our promise to keep the Puget Sound among the best places in the world to live. We strive to ensure that all people can secure housing they can afford. We pledge to make positive impacts through our advocacy, community, and charitable outreach efforts. We will continue

It's been a busy week for the Keep Film in WA Campaign. We are pleased to announce Senate Bill 5502 (SB 5502) has been introduced in the Senate. SB 5502 mirrors the bill that was introduced in the House earlier this week. Prime sponsored by Senator Randi Becker (2, R), the bill maintains the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program at its current level of $3.5 million per calendar year with a sunset date of July 1, 2027. The bill also allows for a one-time allocation of up t

What does your bedtime routine have to do with the success of your business? Plenty. Every time you use everything you have on a given day and you’re exhausted beyond belief, and then you short yourself essential sleep, you’re borrowing from tomorrow’s success. It’s impossible to give tomorrow your all when you’re exhausted, so establishing a healthy bedtime routine is essential to the health of your business. Here’s how you can do it: Know Yourself I’m going to go against to