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The Legislature reached an agreement to fix the state’s drug possession laws, also known as the "Blake fix." They approved a bill during a one-day special session to make drug possession a misdemeanor and criminalize the use of drugs in public. There will also be an increased emphasis on diverting cases for treatment and other services rather than jail time.
Public safety issues were a top priority for the Washington Hospitality Association this session. We’re glad to see lawmakers taking appropriate steps to keep our communities safe.
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It’s not even Memorial Day yet, and much of Eastern Washington is starting to see hazy skies from wildfires in Alberta. Do you know what to do when the air is too smoky to be outside? Check out our Wildfire & Extreme Heat Toolkit.
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Labor management in a new era is thorny. Employees expect more while having less experience than ever. Click here to watch as Rick discusses some of the most effective techniques to manage your labor force.
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The average cost for a hospitality data breach was nearly $3 million in 2022. Learn how to protect your business from cyberattacks with our latest toolkit: Now live on the members-only site!
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Congress introduced the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act last week to help alleviate the truck driver workforce shortage. The bill creates a pathway for 18-20-year-old
drivers to operate in interstate commerce and boost the Safe Drive Apprenticeship Pilot Program.
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Are you aware of our healthcare solutions?
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The association has negotiated myriad healthcare options to obtain the best value for the best rate. Some of the more popular items
include:
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No one knows the industry like we do. Our business insurance solution was specifically created with hospitality in mind. With insurance rates on the rise this year, we can help you identify which coverages you
absolutely need to operate versus what’s nice to have.
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ServSafe Manager is ANSI certified and satisfies the new Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement in the state food code that went info effect MARCH 1.
Read more about this requirement here.
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Seattle, Bargreen Ellingson:
JULY 6 Registration deadline JUNE 22
AUG. 3 Registration deadline JULY 20
SEPT. 7 Registration deadline AUG. 24
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Spokane, Mt. Spokane High School:
JUNE 10 Registration deadline MAY 26 - FRIDAY
JUNE 17 Registration deadline JUNE 2
JULY 8 Registration deadline JUNE 23
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Tacoma, Bargreen Ellingson:
JUNE 12 Registration deadline MAY 29
JULY 10 Registration deadline JUNE 26
AUG. 14 Registration deadline JULY 31
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Vancouver, Bleu Door Bakery:
JUNE 12 Registration deadline MAY 26 - FRIDAY
AUG. 14 Registration deadline JULY 31
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Why are there ads and sponsors in your association newsletters? Advertisements and sponsorships help fund the association. All proceeds go right back into our four pillars: Advocacy, communication, workforce education and cost-saving programs for members.
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