the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County hosted the Economic Security for All & Community Reinvestment Program Provider Summit. It was a morning that brought together the Washington State Department of Commerce, Employment Security Department, and dozens of community partners from across King County to do something we don't do often enough: pause and celebrate.

This Summit gave space to those who make community work happen — the intermediaries, training providers, small business owners, and community organizations — to share their lived experiences and those of the people they serve.

We are proud to share that the Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (SLMCC) and Tabor 100 have been selected as our intermediary partners to help distribute more than $400,000 in grants and resources to small businesses across King County.

This investment is part of the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (WDC)’s Industry Strategies, which drives economic growth by offering employers strategies, resources, and solutions to meet today’s workforce challenges.