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December Unemployment Figures for State Lowest Since 1966 Labor Markets Stay Tight
Washingtons unemployment rate rose three-tenths of a percentage point to 4.3 percent in December.
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Statewide Business Group Pushes Diverse Legislative Agenda During Short Session
"As the Washington State Legislature scrambles into its 60-day session this winter, business groups are trying to push…
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Regional Administrator for SBA Leaves Agency to Join Internet Business in Seattle
"After nearly six years with the Clinton-Gore administration, Gretchen Sorensen has chosen to depart the position of Regional…
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Tacoma Empowerment Consortium Names Three New Microloan Recipients
The Tacoma Empowerment Consortium has named three new recipients of microloans through the agencys loan program.
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"Y2K Bug Brought Few Glitches Statewide, State Says Y2K Preparation Worthwhile"
Fears over the impact of the Y2K bug on Washington government and business are fading as the new…
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"South Sound Personnel News for Wednesday, January 5, 2000 Tacoma Goodwill news, Bratrud Middleton branch office name changes"
"Tacoma Goodwill news, Bratrud Middleton branch office name changes and more."
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"Economic Index for Pierce County Forecasts Continued, if Slower Growth for Area in 2000"
"The Pierce County Economic Index, Horizons 2000, published by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, provides an economic…
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Tacomas New Years Assessment for Business
"At the close of 1999, the Index asked Tacoma-based photographer and Internet entrepreneur Scott Bourne for a brief…
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U.S. Census Bureaus 1999 Statistical Abstract Highlights Nations Changes in 20th Century
"The U.S. Commerce Departments Census Bureau has released a compendium for the millennium, a statistical abstract highlighting 20th…
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Tacoma Dome Welcomes New Staff and Plans New Life for Citys Major Event Facility
"The staff of the Tacoma Dome has three recent additions Ryan Shannon, John Kaniss, and John McClees."
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WSU Extension Offices Statewide Prepare for I-695 Program Cuts Up To 53 Percent
Washington State University Cooperative Extension offices statewide are readying themselves for budget cuts as officials attempt to reconcile…
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Locke Calls for State Role in Pipeline Oversight
"Governor Gary Locke has called for a greater state role in interstate pipeline inspection and enforcement efforts, traditionally…
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Revenue Forecast Predicts Net Gain Over $215 Million
A state revenue forecast predicts a net increase of $215.2 million through the end of the 1999-2001 budget…