Business notes
September 17, 2008
By Staff
Small businesspeople can save for healthcare
The U.S. Small Business Administration has developed a new Web site to help small business owners learn about Health Savings Accounts.
The accounts are tax-preferred and owned by an individual. They can be used to pay for current and future medical expenses, including deductibles, co-payments and other kinds of cost sharing. Visit www.hsa.gov.
Business seminar
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a series of business seminars called “5 Essentials to Business Success” designed to help small business owners. Seminars are scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays starting Oct. 8 at the chamber offices, 268 228th Ave. NE.
To register, visit www.sammamishchamber.org.
Member lunch
The Sammamish Chamber’s monthly membership luncheon is scheduled for 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 18 at Bake’s Place at Providence Point.
This month’s speaker is Scott Bradbury, CEO of Brandstream. His branding strategies helped drive Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign, and helped Starbucks re-make coffee.
To register, visit www.sammamishchamber.org.
Shop around in Sammamish
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce maintains a new Web site in order to encourage more residents to frequent local business.
Check out www.shoparoundsammamish.com. With the site, residents can peruse local business and print out coupons to buy merchandise at a discount.
Bank insured?
The Washington Department of Financial Institutions has developed a guide to let residents find out what levels of insurance their banks have.
In general, deposits of up to $100,000 in most accounts in banks and credit unions, or up to $250,000 in Individual Retirement Accounts, are insured by the federal government. Individuals may be able to get insurance for more money through certain federal agencies.
For more information, visit www.dfi.wa.gov.
In-home substance abuse counseling
Evergreen Healthcare offers a new in-home substance abuse services program. The program includes assessment, diagnosis and development of a care plan for adults with disabilities and adults over age 60 who may have a substance abuse problem.
Referrals are accepted, but should be discussed with the person to receive the assessment before calling in. There is a sliding scale fee for those without insurance.
Call 206-923-6300 and ask for “intake” from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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