New minimum wage, gun waiting period begin Jan. 1. Here’s what else takes effect in new year
On Jan. 1, workers over the age of 16 can expect a 3.4% statewide minimum wage increase from $15.74 per hour to $16.28, according to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Workers can expect other changes as well, such as a 4.9% increase in average workers’ compensation premiums for 2024. Jointly, workers and…
December 12, 2023
Lacey Announced New City Manager
The Lacey City Council officially selected Rick Walk as the new City Manager during the Regular City Council meeting on July 6, 2023. The vote was unanimous to appoint Walk as the fifth City Manager of Lacey since 1974. Walk served as Interim City Manager since December 2022. Read More
July 7, 2023
New Minimum Wage, starting in 2023
Effective January 1st 2023, the new minimum wage has been increased to $15.74 per hour for any workers 16 and older. Link for more. They include: minimum wage and minimum salary for overtime-exempt employees are increasing; agricultural overtime eligibility is expanding; rideshare drivers are gaining access to minimum trip pay and other rights; and job-seekers…
January 9, 2023
Lacey’s Startup Received Grant
Five Lacey businesses each received a $100,000 grant from the Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant (Startup Grant) program, an important component of the Thurston Strong Economic Response, Recovery, and Reset Plan. Read More.
October 10, 2022
Secrets of Success: 2022
South Sound Business Magazine provided a look into the success and failure of 20 individuals. You will read about the myriad wins in the lives of several prominent South Sound businesspeople, alongside testaments of failure and how they were transcended. Read More
June 7, 2022
City of Lacey Receiving Federal Funds for Veterans Resource
South Sound Business – The City of Lacey is receiving $500,000 in federal funding to reduce barriers and enhance access for Veterans using the Lacey Veterans Services Hub. Read More
April 13, 2022
Community Input Requested on Homelessness in Lacey
The City of Lacey’s Community Workgroup on Homelessness invites the public to participate in a second virtual open house from Friday, December 10 – Monday, December 20. Participants can visit the online open house any time during the 10-day period to provide input. Read More
December 7, 2021
New Small Business, Nonprofit and Agriculture Grant Resource Available Now
Thurston Strong (Thurston EDC) announced a new round of grant assistance for small businesses, nonprofit organizations and food system entities impacted by the COVID pandemic. Pandemic challenges persist and many independent enterprises and service organizations have been disproportionately impacted. This round of funding provides an extended bridge to sustain our entrepreneurial and employment tapestry, while…
November 18, 2021
November is Global Entrepreneurship Month
Gov. Jay Inslee this week proclaimed November Global Entrepreneurship Month in Washington, kicking off nearly 50 online webinars and on-demand training sessions throughout November to help people start new businesses and help current business owners pivot, rebuild or safely restart in the age of COVID-19. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, new business starts are up…
November 2, 2021
Lacey receives Governor’s Smart Communities Award
The City of Lacey receives the 2020-21 GOVERNOR’S SMART COMMUNITIES AWARD, The City of Lacey recently received a 2020-21 Governor’s Smart Communities for their Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), Read More
October 21, 2021