“Washington is Open for Business”

Summary of the Spring 2007 Small Business Roundtable Series

The Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance facilitated roundtable discussions with small business owners and representatives from business organizations across Washington in May 2007.

Leaders from the Departments of Labor & Industries, Employment Security, Revenue and the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises heard firsthand what business owners and business organizations think is working and what is not working. Read what business owners in each city had to say about doing business in Washington. Read the statewide report to learn what the agencies will do about the issues raised.

If you have questions or comments about the roundtable discussions, please contact:

Karen Pemerl
Business Solutions Manager
Governor’s Office of Regulatory Assistance
360 902-0529
Karen.Pemerl@gov.wa.gov

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