Greetings!
Reminder of this week's Fremont Chamber Panel discussion to increase the minimum wage to $15/ hr:
Fremont Chamber Breakfast: Minimum Wage Panel Discussion Wednesday, March 19, 8a Red Door Alehouse There are groups in Seattle asking to raising the minimum wage in the City to $15/hr. This will great affect business, especially small business in Seattle. Find out about the process that has been unfolding from a few key players in the debate. Our panel includes:
Michael Wells, Executive Director, Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce. Michael sits on the Mayor's Task force and will start the discussion, giving background and history to the issue, as well as process to-date and timelines moving forward.
Andr�s Mantilla, Consultant with Ceis Bayne East Strategic, will highlight the concerns from small businesses that have been raised in discussions on this issue with the One Seattle group and at other group meetings.
Anthony Anton, President, Washington Restaurant Association will focus on the concerns from restaurants and the food industry.
Gordon McHenry, Jr., President, Solid Ground, Gordon will address how potential legislation could affect Human Service agencies themselves, along with facts about loss of subsidies for low income workers and loss of workers at agencies could be seen by possible legislation.
Breakfast included, $15 with registration, $20 without. Please click on the link below to register. |