Support HB 1917 and HB 1939 –Expanding Licensure Compacts for Physician Assistants and Social Workers

Support HB 1917 and HB 1939 –Expanding Licensure Compacts for Physician Assistants and Social Workers

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors Policy PositionSupport HB 1917 and HB 1939 – Expanding Licensure Compacts for Physician Assistants and Social WorkersJanuary 28, 2025 The Lakewood Chamber Board of Directors strongly supports the passage of House Bill 1917 and House Bill 1939, which would establish licensure compacts for...

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Oppose HB 1320—Business and Occupation Tax Increases

Oppose HB 1320—Business and Occupation Tax Increases

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors Policy PositionOppose HB 1320—Business and Occupation Tax IncreasesJanuary 28, 2025 House Bill 1320 proposes a 20% surcharge on the business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for businesses in the “service and other activities” category with annual income exceeding $1 million from October 2025...

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Oppose HB 1213 – Changes to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave

Oppose HB 1213 - Changes to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors Policy PositionOpposes HB 1213 – Changes to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical LeaveJanuary 28, 2025 HB 1213 proposes significant changes to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law that would impose substantial administrative and operational burdens on employers, particularly small businesses and...

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How to Run an Effective 12 Days of Deals for Small Business

How to Run an Effective 12 Days of Deals for Small Business

While the twelve days of Christmas are traditionally celebrated between December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 5 (the eve of the Epiphany), consumer businesses often celebrate with the “12 Days of Deals” observance where they offer a new deal every day for twelve days leading up to Christmas Eve...

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