SBA Says: Tell Us Your Story! (Using Video)
Do you have a small business story to tell? Every business has one. Tell your story to the SBA and your video may appear at National Small Business Week, SBA’s…
State Budget Agreement Welcome News to Association of Washington Business
The Association of Washington Business is pleased that lawmakers reached bipartisan agreement early this morning on a supplemental budget that puts Washington on a path toward responsible, sustainable spending. “It…
No travel needed for expedited passports
As of April 2, 2012, the Seattle Passport Agency no longer requires travel plans in order to make an appointment and apply in person at the Agency. Previously, proof of…
Young Entrepreneurs Dream Big
By Calvin W. Goings, SBA Assistant Associate Administrator All across the country, there are young men and women dreaming of opening their own business. Some are looking to start the…
Shell and WA State Ecology extend multi-site cleanup agreement
The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) and Shell Oil Products US (Shell), an energy and petrochemical company, have agreed to extend the state’s first agreement to clean up contamination…
Costco Surveys Asks “Should Marijuana Be Legal?”
Just saw a tweet about Costco’s latest survey in their Costco Connection magazine. It may be a controversial question to ask, but they are asking “Should marijuana be legal?”. You…
SBA’s March Web Chat Offers Tips and Advice for Women-Owned Small Businesses
– In recognition of National Women’s History Month, SBA’s March web chat will feature an open forum on Women’s Business Ownership. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business…
It’s Tax Season! Do You Know all the Tax Credits that Might Benefit You?
By Calvin W. Goings, Assistant Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration As Assistant Associate Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, I travel throughout Washington and meet with small business…
Washington endorses lifelong learning benefit for workers
Washington has become the first state in the nation to formally recognize a voluntary employee benefit program that encourages workers to continue their education with assistance from their employer. Today,…
KONY 2012 – This Guy MUST Be Stopped and Together WE Will Make it Happen
Joseph KONY is a convicted war criminal with crimes against humanity and tens of thousands of children. He MUST be stopped. Please invest 30 minutes of your life to watch…