Join PA City Manager Nathan West on Wednesday on Coffee with Colleen 8am: Nathan recently provided a very comprehensive State of the City address to the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, but due to lack of time he did not have an opportunity to dive into programs and issues. Please join us to ask follow … Continue reading Join PA City Manager Nathan West on Wednesday on Coffee with Colleen 8am & other News
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No Coffee with Colleen on March 23rd - We'll be back on March 30th with Sean Mason to Discuss Fuel prices locally. EDC hosted their 2022 Annual Gala to a Packed House at 7 Cedars in Sequim last Friday Night: The Clallam County Economic Development Council held their 2022 Annual Gala Meeting event on Friday, March … Continue reading Weekly News and Updates!
Grants available March 2022 for Early Learning Facilities
Funding opportunity for licensed child care providers coming in MarchGrants will be available for minor renovations and small capital purchasesCommerce's Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program will open a new funding round for eligible child care providers in early March. Grants are for minor renovations to existing buildings used by child care providers licensed or certified by the Department … Continue reading Grants available March 2022 for Early Learning Facilities
Child care task force issues legislative recommendations
The Morning Wire-AARON KUNKLER AUGUST 25, 2021 A new set of recommendations was released by the Washington State Child Care Collaborative Task Force, designed to address high costs and a lack of child care capacity. Washington State’s child care system is experiencing high worker turnover and costs to families. The report recommends that the Legislature design new financing … Continue reading Child care task force issues legislative recommendations
Clallam County child care crisis
Pre-pandemic we were already short about 350 licensed child care slots. But now, with all the unmet job openings in our child care centers the unmet need is growing due to strict child:staff ratios. Fewer staff = fewer child care classrooms. We have a rich range of child care centers in our County, from large centers … Continue reading Clallam County child care crisis
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Feb 25, 7-8pm PPP Workshop for Child Care Providers
Child Care Providers: How to Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – A Workshop to Access Forgivable Loans to Sustain Your Business! Workshop Announcement Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PT (90 mins, including breakout Q&A session) Registration Link Child care providers—both for profit and non-profit—are eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program … Continue reading Feb 25, 7-8pm PPP Workshop for Child Care Providers
Child Care spotlight on Clallam County
Prevention Works! releases new Child care video short addressing the needs within Clallam County. https://youtu.be/DIQO_n-3db8 A little background on Prevention Works! Mission: Prevention Works! is a coalition that promotes positive childhoods in Clallam County. Vision: All children of Clallam County will thrive Prevention Works! is a 501c3 all volunteer community coalition founded in 1998. Members … Continue reading Child Care spotlight on Clallam County
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