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Washington’s minimum wage goes up 12 cents an hour in 2011
The state's minimum wage, also known as living wage, will increase from $8.55 to $8.67, keeping Washington the…
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Federal Way businesses confront crime with Safe City cameras
Federal Way businesses are embracing Safe City Federal Way as they learn the benefits of using cameras to…
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FW Chamber honors 2010 Volunteer of the Year
Jon McIntosh, pastor at Grace Church, was named the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year…
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Locks of Love fundraiser slated for Dec. 11
Twin Lakes Chiropractic Center, 1107 S. 347th Place, will participate in a Locks of Love fundraising event from…
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Holiday craft fairs: Vendors make the rounds to earn extra cash
The holiday shopping season has arrived, bringing a sprinkling of crafting and holiday bazaars with it.
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Federal Way business licenses | November 2010
The City of Federal Way approved and renewed 32 new business licenses in the month of November. Several…
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Abandoned Shell station put up for auction
An abandoned Shell gas station at 28806 Pacific Highway South in Federal Way was put up for auction…
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Fight hunger with Walmart grants
Walmart and Walmart Foundation are looking for communities worthy of receiving $1.5 million in grants to help fight…
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Tax cuts support small businesses in King County | Column
After the Recovery Act passed in February 2009, the Small Business Administration was able to help about 70,000…
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Burger Plus marks new beginning for Federal Way landlord | VIDEO: Before and after renovations
n December, the former Herfy’s Burgers at 2125 SW 356th St. will re-open as Burger Plus. Kwang “Kenny”…
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Secoma Lanes founder Rocky Rockwell dies
From staff reports: Elroy “Rocky” Rockwell, a longtime icon in the Federal Way community, died Oct. 22 at…
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Tech-savvy couple launch Geeks@Site for everyday computer users
The Auburn couple are working with Federal Way’s South Sound Regional Business Incubator (SSRBI) to grow their business.
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Women’s Resource Business Network Tour: Nov. 16 in Federal Way
Home Instead Senior Care will host a stop on the Women’s Resource Business Network Tour from 5:30 to…
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Military appreciation: Free car winterization checks
Attention active or retired military personnel: For the entire month of November, bring your car to Bob Bjorneby’s…
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Career expo for young women interested in business
Careers in technology and business: HerWorld is designed to educate and excite young women in high school about…
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Kindergarten wisdom for Federal Way small businesses | Column
For most small businesses in Federal Way, these last two years have been anything but “business as usual.”
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Federal Way call center ACS will hire 660 employees
Affiliated Computer Services Inc., a Xerox Corporation affiliate, plans to hire 660 employees at its Federal Way call…
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Business licenses in Federal Way: October 2010
Federal Way issued 28 new or renewed business licenses in the month of October. Some of the licenses…
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Vacancies plague Federal Way commercial property owners; economy hampers ability to attract tenants
Federal Way's leasing market is showing improvements.
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Shred Day: Free event helps you get rid of documents
Federal Way’s Woodstone Credit Union will host a Shred Day event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday…