This is a free workshop offered by the Washington County Business Recovery Centers. Going into social media with our marketing has many of us going crazy. This free webinar strives to bring a little sanity to make the world of social media understandable—and more importantly, something each one of us can do well to increase […]
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FEMA Releases National Risk Index
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) releases an online mapping application to analyze risk factors from 18 natural hazards in addition to expected annual losses, social vulnerability and community resilience. New Online Data Shows Natural Hazards Risks for Communities FEMA announced the Phase 1 rollout of the National Risk Index, a new online resource that […]
Existing bill assistance for small businesses and Public Utility Commission guidance
I wanted to pass along some information related to billing assistance that remains in place through the pandemic and potential changes that may come in 2021 per the Oregon Public Utilities Commission (OPUC). Despite our proactive effort to contact small business customers with offers of bill assistance, there are still some we have not heard […]
2019 Excellence in Business Award Winners & Nominees!
Congratulation to our 2019 Winners! 2019 Ambassador of the Year: Stuart Cregger, Complete Threat Preparedness 2019 Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Bill Cohen, Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants, LLC 2019 New Business of the Year: Co-Working at Office Depot, Charles Cook 2019 Business Leader of the Year: Cheryl Laird, Lam Research 2019 Spirit of Tualatin-Individual: Sue […]
Final OR-OSHA Temporary COVID-19 Standard Now Public
Thank you to OSCC members for your advocacy on the OR-OSHA Temporary COVID-19 Standard. We saw unprecedented grassroots engagement—over 1,500 messages were sent to OR-OSHA and local legislators, which resulted in many positive changes to the rules! These included improvements to cleaning and sanitation standards, employee transportation, and the elimination of the 14-day paid time […]
Quotes available for 2021 OSCC Endorsed Health Plan
Regence and LifeMap have worked exclusively with WHA to create a benefit offer for Chamber members and their families effective January 1, 2021. Program Flyer DOWNLOAD THE 2021 BROCHURE Open Enrollment runs from Sunday, November 1 through Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Coverage begins January 1, 2021. If you don’t enroll in a plan by December […]
Important updates that could impact your benefits
Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) – Have you certified for LWA yet? Even if you’ve already received LWA payments, you must self-certify. The eligibility requirement for LWA is not as limited as many think–as long as you received unemployment benefits for a COVID-related reason anytime between July 26 and Sept. 5, 2020, you’re eligible for LWA! […]
Two Local Grants Available NOW!
By Kathy Bazan, BRC Consultant 1. The Washington County Grant: Started accepting applications last Monday, Nov. 2. Go to https://www.mesopdx.org/grants/ and scroll down to Washington County grants. Since then, they have gotten 1,000 applications in 1 week. This is only open to for profit businesses because there was a grant program for non-profits which ran […]
FEMA 2020 News Releases & Updates
News Release 9/22, “Reasons FEMA May Have Found You Ineligible,” with important information for Oregon wildfire survivors. – Attached Here News Release 9/25, FEMA Individual Assistance for Help After Disaster – Attached Here News Release 9/25, “Look Out for Disaster Fraud,” with important information for Oregon wildfire survivors – English | Spanish New Release 9/26, […]
Washington County Grants Program is Waiting for Your Application!
By Kathy Bazan, BRC Consultant Great news! Washington County would like your business to win a grant! This program opened November 2, 2020. The county is hoping to give all of the $2,000,000 away soon so please apply! Click here: https://mesopdx.typeform.com/to/eaPXZzqG This is a grant; you don’t have to pay it back! Kathy Bazan, Business […]