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By David Honigmann, Ana Mendy, and Joe Spratt When the COVID-19 crisis first erupted, organizations across the world were plunged into such uncertainty it was hard for many to know whether they would emerge intact. Now, though the road ahead remains difficult, leaders are shifting from whether they can return to how to do so.…

King County, the City of Seattle, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Seattle Partners are coordinating a regional effort to assess the economic impacts related to COVID-19. This is the third round of a regional survey, which will help us understand trends in impacts faced by businesses and non-profits. Information collected in this…

December 30, 2020   Happy Holidays Mercer Island Community Partners,   As we close out the tremendously difficult year, we look forward to a new year with hope and confidence for our local businesses. We are proud to represent them and we will continue to work hard to provide them information and access to resources…

When your business is poised for the next level of success, every detail and minute counts. That’s why having the right tech help and tools can be so important when you are trying to grow and expand your business. Wondering what sort of help to look for? We at the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce encourage you to consider finding tools and hiring help with the following projects.

When people describe entrepreneurs and small business owners as resilient, there has never been a time when that has been truer than the past six months.

As businesses deal with a new reality and “business as usual” takes on an entirely new meaning, most businesses need to rethink and retool how they do business in order to survive. A pivot plan is critical.