NOVEMBER 27, 2018

PROPOSED OVERTIME RULES CHANGE Over the last six months, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has worked with stakeholders to update the “white collar” exemptions under the Minimum Wage Act for Executive, Administrative, and Professional staff, including updating overtime exemptions and the salary threshold. A new version of the pre-draft rules ties the overtime exemption and salary threshold to a range of 2-2.5 times the state minimum wage, a range of $49,920 – $62,400 annually. The Department is asking for feedback on the proposed range. MORE INFORMATION HERE

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT! REGISTER TODAY! Join the Chamber December 10th at Tacoma Art Museum for our annual Public Officials Holiday Reception. Converse and connect with over 350 of your closet friends in the business community and your local, state, and federal elected officials. MORE INFORMATION HERE

EMPOWER YOUR EMPLOYEES TO LEAD All organizations need effective leaders to achieve organizational goals and remain competitive in an ever-changing market. The Business Leadership Academy is a n opportunity for current and emerging leaders to develop skills that propel their career while improving their effectiveness as a leader. Increase the leadership skills of your emerging employees who will shape tomorrow. MORE INFORMATION HERE

CONVENE AND CONNECT WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS As part of your annual investment, you have the opportunity for a face-to-face discourse with legislators at the state capitol. This complimentary benefit affords business leaders the opportunity to meet with the Pierce County delegation to discuss matters important to YOUR business JOIN THE CHAMBER IN OLYMPIA

SHOP LOCAL, SUPPORT BUSINESS

Did you miss Small Business Saturday? Here’s another opportunity to support local businesses AND take care of last-minute shopping at the 3 rd  Annual Holiday Haul Crawl on Pac Ave on December 8. MORE INFO HERE

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DJS TO BATTLE IN TACOMA

Live at the historic Tacoma Armory, the region’s best EDM DJs will compete in an epic, winner-take-all battle. Tickets on sale now (VIP sold out).  MORE INFORMATION HERE

SPACEWORKS INFO SESSION COMES TO DUPONT

Did you know that Spaceworks serves all of Pierce County? Join the next info session in DuPont on Thursday, December 6, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Best Western (1400 Wilmington Dr). Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, an artist, or just looking for studio space in Tacoma, Spaceworks can help you achieve your dreams.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS WORTH SHARING?

The Chamber is always looking for newsworthy stories to share and would love the opportunity to highlight YOUR business! If your organization or employees have recently been featured in a news source, let us know, and we may feature your story in an upcoming issue of eNews! Send sourced material links to: investornews@tacomachamber.org .

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