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Second Annual Supervisory Academy Event This Fall

Attention local supervisors and managers: Invista Performance Solutions is hosting its second annual Supervisory Academy event in November offering training to further develop your ability to lead your teams.

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‘Social Security Retirement 2020’ to Inform Participants About Changes in Benefits

If you’re preparing to start your Social Security benefits, current and future changes may impact your retirement plans. To learn more, individuals are encouraged to attend a free workshop on Oct. 21.

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Bremerton Racing Facility to Break Ground

A ceremonial groundbreaking is scheduled Friday, Oct. 18, for a $33 million racing facility in Bremerton that is planned to include a 2.66-mile road course, clubhouse, and more.

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New Crisis Recovery Center to Open in Parkland

A new Crisis Recovery Center in Parkland, developed in response to an increasing need for mental health services in central and southern Pierce County, will break ground on Wednesday, Nov. 6th.

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Business of Centralia-Chehalis

The Lewis County towns have diversified their focus and increased their options with an eye toward more economic development

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L&I Proposes Change in Workers’ Comp Premiums for 2020

Department of Labor & Industries has announced an overall 0.8 percent decrease in the average price of workers’ compensation insurance premiums across the state beginning in 2020, marking the third year in a row for an overall rate decrease.

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Office of the Secretary of State, Washington Nonprofits Renew Partnership

The Office of Secretary of State and Washington Nonprofits have renewed their partnership to help the state’s 53,300 nonprofits successfully operate their organization, ensure compliance, and fight fraud.

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State Awards Over $5.2M to Conserve Working Farms, Forests

The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board has awarded more than $5.2 million in grants to 12 projects that conserve working forests and farms around the state.

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Registration Open for the 2019 South Sound Summit

As many as 600 people — including South Sound business leaders, representatives from the region’s largest companies, small business owners, suppliers, and influencers — are expected to attend the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber 2019 South Sound Summit.

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Tacoma Dome Redesign Campaign Raises $2,500

Proposal to outfit the Tacoma Dome with an Andy Warhol flower — one of the dome's original design ideas — has been resurrected and fundraising is underway.