Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday (March 31st, 2021) announced that everyone 16 years and older can go for a dose starting April 15. It would make an additional 1.2 million Washingtonians eligible for a dose by April 15, opening vaccines to the 6.3 million state residents ages 16 and older. Folks searching for vaccine appointments…

The Washington State Department of Commerce will open applications for Working Washington Grants: Round 4 on March 29. Business owners can find information about the program and a link to the application portal at commercegrants.com. This is the fourth round of the Working Washington grant program. Legislators approved $240 million for the current round as…

March 11, 2021 – Governor Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of recovery plan, return to spectator events and Phase 1B, Tier 2 vaccine eligibility Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process. The governor also announced a new…

The City of Lacey is making available to the public four (4) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). The options range from a 480‐square‐foot studio or one‐bedroom model to an 800‐square‐foot, two-bedroom, two‐story home. These small homes can be used for multi‐generational living or to bring in cost-effective rental income for the owner. Lacey is the only…

Small businesses are the backbone of Washington’s economy and many have been devastated during the pandemic. Many have closed, others are barely hanging on. Small businesses owned by people of color have been particularly impacted. In response, Congress has passed several aid packages and the State of Washington has provided relief, along with many local…

February 1, 2021 – The City Council recently approved Ordinance 1581 which establishes the Commission on Equity. The Commission will focus on the improvement of equity through inclusion activities, education, and policy initiatives. The Commission will address barriers and constraints that limit the full potential of Lacey community members. More information and the application to…

January 28, 2021 – The City of Lacey have been investing in the ScaleUp Trainings to assist small business owner/operator to grow their business. It is a comprehensive 3-part training series designed for established business owners who want to achieve stronger results for their efforts and to grow their businesses, provided at the Center for…

December 18, 2018 – Davis Property & Investment in Kent announced it has sold two buildings in the Commerce Business Center in Lacey for $4.5 million. It’s the second commercial real estate deal in the past 18 months at the Commerce Business Center, which is located along Willamette Drive NE near Commerce Place Drive NE.…

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in partnership with the US Treasury, opened the preliminary Payroll Protection Program (PPP) application portal on Monday, January 11. This preliminary portal is focused on select minority and disadvantaged business institutions that serve clients seeking a “first-draw” PPP loan. 1/15/21 SBA Round 2 COVID-19 Relief + PPP Application  https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271349 Contact…

According to Redfin, seventy-two percent (72%) of homes in Lacey sold above list price, and the typical home went under contract in five days, six (6) fewer days than last year. Six of the 10 most competitive cities for buying a home this year are in Washington state, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com). Spanaway, WA—located…