Over the last few months, Thurston Strong partners have been working to respond to and address challenges caused by COVID-19 and resulting stay-at-home order. While it is impossible to mitigate the unprecedented scale of impact … Read More »
Talking Cedars, a new high-end restaurant partnership between the Chehalis Tribal Enterprises and Heritage Distilling, plans to hire about 80 people prior to its projected July 2020 opening. Talking Cedars, located in Rochester, is a … Read More »
The Employment Security Department (ESD) has provided additional information for people who have not successfully qualified or received unemployment insurance benefits. See below if this issue is affecting you:
ESD is … Read More »
Thank you to the City of Olympia ArCH Digest for alerting us to resources available for artists.
The Allied Arts Foundation has announced a new grant opportunity for writers. Eight awards between $1,000-$5,000 will be … Read More »
While many people continue to work from home or have secured temporary unemployment benefits, neither option may be available to certain individuals, especially independent contractors. If you or someone you know needs to work, the … Read More »
Layoffs have hit us hard. If you or someone you know plans to request unemployment benefits, this checklist will help the process go smoother:
Thank you to everyone keeping an eye out for local bar and restaurant workers. Here are a few links to resource pages:
Restaurants Opportunities Center United
https://rocunited.org/stop-the-spread/coronavirus-support/
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
Eater.com
https://www.eater.com/2020/3/17/21182293/coronavirus-relief-funds-restaurants-food-service-workers
While we’re doing our best to keep up to changes (and expansions) in unemployment benefits, things continue to evolve every day. To keep fresh, consider subscribing to the Employment Security Department’s updates roster: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAESD/signup/15249.… Read More »
If you or someone you know is concerned about mortgage payments or even the potential for foreclosures, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has developed several resources that can help and has also issued … Read More »
A number of area employers are still looking for workers. To connect with potential opportunities, contact WorkSource Thurston at (360) 704-3600, Ext. 3, or email cchesnut@esd.wa.gov.
