The Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) consists of representatives from 27 agencies. Our mission is to listen to businesses, then drive action to make it easier to do business in Washington state. A primary goal of the SBLT is to have an informed small business community capable of understanding and ultimately complying with the state's licensing and regulatory requirements. The team was formalized and expanded in Executive Order 12-01. ORIA acts as facilitator for monthly SBLT meetings. Subgroups develop outreach programs, solicit ideas for regulatory improvement and develop new business tools.
Updating, maintaining, and increasing the visibility of the Small Business Guide;
Hosting 15 presentations from state agencies and outside sources that provide services in support of small businesses;
Continued support for RestaurantSuccess and Washington BusinessHub.
Roadmap to Register and License Your Business in Washington State;
Translations in PDF form of the comprehensive Small Business Guide (Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese);
Participation in statewide business forums;
Two videos, prepared by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, Employment Security and the Washington Department of Revenue in response to requests from business owners, with information on audits and taxes.
Additionally, the team has collaborated with local and regional small business assistance centers and invited business owners to provide direct feedback to the SBLT on their experience working with state agencies.
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