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Last call to register for Hill Climb 2023!

Hill Climb 2023: Hospitality Week on the Hill starts with a virtual meeting on Monday, Jan. 30. Register today to secure your spot and use your voice to support the hospitality industry.

Alcohol to-go action alert

Brief Summary: During the pandemic, the Legislature passed HB 1480 which created allowances for businesses to temporarily serve alcohol-to-go via curbside pickup or delivery that expires on July 1. This bill aims to make the allowances permanent. In addition, if a third-party delivers alcohol and is out of compliance, it is a strike back on the license of the restaurant. This bill will help reconcile that liability and ensure that third-party delivery companies are held accountable.

Action Alert Status: Our bill is scheduled for a hearing on Thursday, Jan. 26 in the House Committee on Regulated Substances and Gaming at 8 a.m. Your support would mean a lot to making sure this bill gets out of the committee.

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Consumers will start cutting back on non-essentials chief economist says

Steve Scranton, chief investment officer and economist at Washington Trust Bank, discusses his economic forecast for 2023 in the latest episode of the CEO Podcast. If you would like to read a version of this story, you can find part 1 here and part 2 here. You can also listen to the “Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast was sponsored by payment processing.

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What’s the difference between a rest break and a meal period?

Can meal periods be waived by the employee? Should I document my employees’ breaks? What are the penalties for violations? You can find answers to these questions and many more in our latest post on the members only site.

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Important deadline approaching for RRF recipients

If you received relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), you need to be aware of an important deadline that is fast approaching. Check out our Financial Relief Toolkit to learn more.

Upcoming Webinar

Your H-2B questions answered

LAST CHANCE - The H-2B visa program, which authorizes employment of foreign workers by a U.S. employer, may seem complex, but Fisher Phillips will provide a step-by-step explanation so you can find out if this is right for you at 10 a.m., Jan. 25.

At this webinar, you will learn:

The process for filing the application including timing and requirements with Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Labor.
How to source candidates and obligations to them.
How to determine if this is the right program for you.
How to effectively implement this program for your business.

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Hospitality Solutions

Comply early with the Clean Buildings Act

Members with buildings over 220,000 square feet must comply with the clean buildings act by 2026 and those with smaller buildings have compliance dates within the next two years. There are significant financial penalties for non-compliance and incentives for early compliance. Our program helps you benchmark, identify energy savings opportunities and provides access to energy management training.

Get rewarded with business credit cards

We have an exclusive association-branded card specifically for hospitality businesses. With this business credit card you can:

Earn points or cashback on purchases. If you process with us, you can earn even more rewards based on processing volume.
No cap or limit to rewards.
Pay suppliers with your credit card even if they don't accept cards.

ServSafe Manager is ANSI certified and completes the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement by MARCH 1, in the Washington food code.

Seattle, Bargreen Ellingson:

MARCH 2
Registration deadline FEB. 16

APRIL 6
Registration deadline MARCH 23

Spokane, Mt. Spokane High School:

FEB. 25
Registration deadline FEB. 10

MARCH 11
Registration deadline FEB. 24

Tacoma, Bargreen Ellingson:

FEB. 13
Registration deadline JAN. 30

MARCH 13
Registration deadline FEB. 27

Vancouver, Bleu Door Bakery:

FEB. 27
Registration deadline FEB 13

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