State leaders have launched a new Q&A series with TVW called “Road to Recovery” to talk about how businesses and workers can navigate their way through the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 29: Nick Streuli, Governor’s Office Executive Director of External Relations
June 1 target and Phase 2 reality for counties, new L&I rule for non compliant businesses, COVID-19 PPE and testing efforts, unemployment fraud response.
May 27: Renee Sunde, President, Washington Retail Association
What shoppers should expect as stores reopen, challenges ahead for store owners and around 400,000 employees.
May 21: Derek Sandison, Director, WSDA
A billion pound potato backlog, supply chain breakdown, worker safety challenges, an in-depth look at the plight of Washington farmers during the COVID-19 crisis.
May 13: Sen. Randi Becker (R-Eatonville)
Vice-Vhair of the new COVID-19 economic recovery committee, weighs in on tax policy, deregulation, innovation, and delayed impacts to the state budget.
May 13: Sen. David Frockt (D-Seattle)
Chair of the new COVID-19 economic recovery committee, weighs in on immediate steps to help business owners and families and envisioning a long term transition for the state economy.
May 8: Former WA Governor and Challenge Seattle CEO Chris Gregoire
COVID-19 checklist tool to help businesses reopen, the role of public-private partnerships during the crisis, and her takeaways from the last big recession.
May 6: Shortages, Masks, & Sanitization
Q&A with WFIA President Jan Gee about how grocery stores and convenience stores are adapting to the challenges of COVID-19 and what customers and business owners can expect.
April 30: Empty Dining Rooms, Cancelled Reservations
WA Hospitality Association President Anthony Anton explains the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on restaurants, hotels, owners, and workers and describes how the industry is changing in response.
April 30: Construction Pause Lifted: Next Steps
BIAW EVP Greg Lane discusses the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on private construction jobs and the availability of affordable housing, plus the plans keep workers safe as job sites reopen.
April 23: COVID-19: 93% of Businesses Impacted
What will it take to resuscitate Washington’s economy when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted? Will the workplace be changed forever? Q & A with Kris Johnson, president of the Association of Washington Business.
April 23: Workplace Challenges: Masks, Barriers, Hand Washing
A look at what safety protocols may be required to reopen businesses across the state. Host Mike McClanahan interviews Joel Sacks, Director of the WA Department of Labor and Industries.
April 16: PPP: What to Expect in WA
Two federal programs aimed at helping businesses stay afloat have stopped taking applications. What now? Host Mike McClananhan interviews SBA District Director Kerrie Hurd.
April 16: WA Commerce & Small Business Relief
What business owners need to know about emergency state funding related to the COVID-19 crisis. Host Mike McClanahan interviews WA Commerce Director Lisa Brown.
April 14: Expanded Unemployment: 4 Key Steps
Host Mike McClanahan and Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine discuss the steps people must take to receive financial help due to the COVID-19 situation.