Business

Report: Virus could slow Canadian shopping in Washington

An economic research study indicated border restrictions resulting from the coronavirus could reduce future cross-border shopping trips into Washington state by Canadians. The… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday. For information email info@port angeles.org. ^ • Jefferson County Chamber… Continue reading

Fishers now qualify for aid in federal loan program

Fishers are now able to count their crew as part of their employee payroll to qualify for federal loans intended… Continue reading

Peninsula jobless rates remain high

Clallam, Jefferson unemployment stays in double digits

Job market’s gains may be stalling

The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely fell last week, and the reopening… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2020
  • By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
Stocks slide on Wall Street as coronavirus cases surge

Stocks slide on Wall Street as coronavirus cases surge

By Alex Veiga | The Associated Press Stocks were down sharply on Wall Street as data showing new coronavirus cases in the U.S. have climbed… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2020
  • By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer
  • Coronavirus
Stocks slide on Wall Street as coronavirus cases surge

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday. For information email info@port angeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage

Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that the U.S. economy faces a deep downturn with… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2020
  • By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer
Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage

Jefferson Chamber workshop rescheduled

The Chamber of Jefferson County rescheduled the online workshop “Pivoting to a Sustainable Future” to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 30. The workshop… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday. For information email info@port angeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

Sustainable future online workshop scheduled

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will host “Pivoting to a Sustainable Future” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The free workshop will be… Continue reading

Sequim disperses business grants

Aims to assist with bills, salaries, new inventory

Fort Worden PDA to conduct special meeting today

The Fort Worden Public Development Authority board will consider COVID-19-related actions during a special meeting at 10 a.m. today, it was announced… Continue reading

Collins elected VP of Washington Public Utility Districts Association

Collins elected VP of Washington Public Utility Districts Association

Kenneth Collins has been selected as the vice president of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association for 2020-2021. Collins was the association’s secretary… Continue reading

Collins elected VP of Washington Public Utility Districts Association

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday. For information email info@port angeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

Social media workshop scheduled

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will host “Getting Social (Media) 101” from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The free workshop… Continue reading

1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs

Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2020
  • By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
  • Coronavirus

Online workshops to help businesses transition from Phase 2 to 3

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Department of Public Health will host a series of business sector-specific workshops to assist local… Continue reading

Washington unemployment fraud might be $650 million

Washington officials said Thursday they believe they have recovered about half of the hundreds of millions… Continue reading

Restaurant owners adjusting to restrictions
Restaurant owners adjusting to restrictions