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Bellingham Store Saturdays too! 7a-4:30p

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Many of us are using the internet and social media to connect and try to keep up on the ever changing world around us.

Pandemic-related internet resources we are using:

Centers for Disease Control and Infectious Disease is a front line resource as well as being such a light-hearted and fun read... Whatcom Co. Covid-19 Community Helpers connects Neighbors in Need (NINs) with Healthy Helpers "to complete essential tasks using strict safety protocols." Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) quickly put together resource guide for businesses and workers when the pandemic hit and maintains regular updates.

While Unemployment Fraud has been rampant throughout the country, Washington State was hardest hit inadvertently paying out an estimated $550-$650k of Washington State unemployment dollars to a Nigerian Fraud Ring. To make sure you and yours have not been a victim of Unemployment Benefits Fraud, go your State Employment Security Department HERE . If you don't have an Employment Security Department account, create an account to ensure your social security number it doesn't get used. If you find that your social security is already being used (and not by you!) follow the steps on the ESD department website.

These are the things you should do:

On the social media front, trolls are doing some heavy duty trolling and with social media privacy settings constantly changing, it's a good to regularly take steps to protect your personal data. Ways to protect yourself while using social media:

8 Steps to Secure your Facebook Privacy Settings This includes screenshots and links showing how to avoid bots and trolls presenting as friends, removing access to third party apps, opting out of ads and tips such as why not to fill out all the personal information Facebook suggests including.

10 Must-Do Tips for Protecting your Personal Facebook Data Shares many of the same tips with two crucial reminders at the end: Don't post revealing information and don't share stuff you might have to delete later.

The Complete Guide to Facebook Privacy Settings valuable info on:

PPE & Sanitation Supplies at Birch - bulk quantities also available!

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Birch Equipment Voted Best Place to Work 2020!

Last year Birch was voted 3rd Best Place to Work in Washington State for mid-sized companies.

We just received word that we're a Top 100 Best Place to Work again in 2020!!

Final rankings will be revealed at the Puget Sound Business Journal Washington's Best Workplaces virtual event on August 27th and are based on company culture, flexible work-life balance, compensation packages, benefits, training and leadership.

Have someone who would enjoy supporting construction, heavy industry and public services with their equipment and worksite needs? Careers IT, software development, accounting, customer support, diesel technology, central dispatching, marketing, mobilization (CDL Class A Drivers), procurement, fleet management, public relations, internships, management, apprenticeships and entry level.

Just In! Truckloads of New Birch Compact Excavators & Skidsteers

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