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Parker, WA · Business
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CWU tapped for business incubator program, research funding
Got a great idea for an innovation but not sure where to go for support and funding? Central Washington University could be your go-to. CWU’s Business and Community Services, or BCS, office recently received a Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program designation from Gov. Bob Ferguson and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Amazon layoffs affect Pasco operations
Management-level positions at one of Amazon’s Pasco distribution facilities are among those being cut in the latest round of layoffs for the online retailer. Ninety-five jobs total will be eliminated, including two in Pasco, according to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter sent to the state Employment Security Department. Workers in Sumner, Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle as well as some working remotely are also among those being laid off.
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Brace for heightened business taxes in 2027
All the attention may be on recent debates around the state’s coming income tax on high earners, but business owners also will be seeing a bigger tax bill. The business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for a slew of business activities will increase to 0.5% as of Jan. 1, according to the state Department of Revenue.