Business - Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter

Seattle National Small Business Week Event to feature workshops

Seattle-area entrepreneurs will get tips on how to use technology to stay competitive, useful international trade strategies, and best practices from successful local business leaders on June 17 at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week event.

Higher taxes and costs will send jobs out of state | Don Brunell

As lawmakers scramble to fund the state budget, some legislators and interest groups are targeting tax incentives designed to attract businesses and create jobs. Meanwhile, much-needed workers’ compensation reforms languish in the Legislature.

Western Washington industries under military complaint fire | Better Business Bureau

This Memorial Day, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds the military community that smart financial decisions begin with education. BBB’s statistics show that military members and their families are filing complaints against Western Washington “Travel Agencies” and “Collection Agencies” more than other industries.