by Karla Malacon | Mar 26, 2020 | Council News
As we face hardships from the Coronavirus Pandemic, it is necessary to support our teams. Below are some tips for employers to share with their staff regarding things to think about as we move forward in combating these new and unprecedented challenges. Thank you to...
by Karla Malacon | Mar 26, 2020 | Council News
It is important to create a business strategy to help mitigate some of the offsets caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Below are ten recommendations by Reggie Brown, lecturer for the University of Washington Foster School Consulting and Business Development Program,...
by Karla Malacon | Mar 25, 2020 | Council News
Employees be aware of how to access health coverage. Health Benefit Exchange has resources to help people access health coverage (see below). These resources are only for Washington. Report a Change COVID-19...
by Karla Malacon | Mar 19, 2020 | Council News
Please enjoy this quick message from Fernando Martinez, President and CEO of the NWMMSDC. We hope everyone is staying healthy and following the new safety guidelines amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Remember, the Council is here to serve you, our stakeholders! Do not...
by Karla Malacon | Mar 19, 2020 | Council News
A message from one of our partners: Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce I want to share with you two of the ways we are stepping up to help those in need during the outbreak and ways that you can help, too. We will continue to advocate for more help from the...
by Karla Malacon | Mar 19, 2020 | Council News
Key Coronavirus followups from our community partner, Challenge Seattle: SHELTER IN PLACE RUMOR – We heard clearly from the city of Seattle, King County, and Department of Commerce that there are no plans at this time to issue additional orders relating to more...
by Karla Malacon | Mar 18, 2020 | Council News
Community Attributes, Inc. penned a white paper “COVID-19 Anticipated Economic Impacts in Seattle and Washington.” White paper was released today March 17, 2020. To view this report, click...
by Karla Malacon | Mar 18, 2020 | Council News
Results Will Help Inform Strategies for Regional Economy Recovery and Maximizing State and Federal Aid SEATTLE, WA – The City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced today they are distributing an Economic...
by Karla Malacon | Mar 17, 2020 | Council News
Greater New England MSDC Council shares important COVID-19 information with Northwest Mountain MSDC peers. Demonstrative of the NMSDC Network Value. Read this McKinsey & Company article: COVID-19: Implications for business
by Karla Malacon | Mar 16, 2020 | Council News
On Thursday, March 12th, 2020 the Small Business Administration announced Disaster Assistance Loans. See the attached news release and find more information with the links included below. Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Guidance for Businesses and Employers SBA...