Daily Biz Briefs
05/21/13Non-residential construction still flatAssociated Builders and Contractors today reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8 months -- the same level as it was through the second half of 2012. Read More » |
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05/21/13Use care, compassion for tornado reliefIn the wake of the massive tornados that touched down in Oklahoma this week, Better Business Bureau, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and the Secretary of State are warning of... Read More » |
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05/21/13More SBA loans to veterans pledgedU.S. Small Business Administration is announcing today the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by top national, regional and community lenders to collectively increase lending activity to... Read More » |
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05/21/13Museums welcome military families -- freeTacoma's Museum District will again offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day (May 27) through Labor Day (Sept. 2) as part of the Blue Star Museum... Read More » |
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05/21/13State, Local jobless rates still fallingWashington Employment Security Department today released its new estimate of nonfarm employment, based on the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics data. It shows 3,800 more residents found jobs from... Read More » |
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05/20/13Capital steps rally for transportation $$Groups representing business, labor, agriculture, environmentalists, and transit, municipalities and others gathered in Olympia this morning in a bi-partisan show of support for the Transportation... Read More » |
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05/20/13L&I webinar on 'Return to Work' grantsThe Department of Labor & Industries has scheduled a webinar to showcase the value of its Return to Work grant program and encourage more applicants to seek funding. Read More » |
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05/20/13WSDOT invites comments on its 'fairness'A study to determine whether the State Department of Transportation’s contracting activities are fair and equitable for all is now available for review. Read More » |
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05/20/1370 years and counting for NFIBNational Federation of Independent Business began its mission to protect the right to own, operate and grow a business 70 years ago. Read More » |
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05/20/13Banner wins SBA accolades for lendingThe SBA Seattle District awarded Banner Bank "Community Lender of the Year" for the SBA's fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. Read More » |
