BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/olympia-wa/src-16422.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - olympia-wa BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Immigrant Worker Protection Act Webinar DTSTART:20260909T170000Z DTEND:20260909T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T011837Z UID:352428-1788948000-1788951600@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:civic,education DESCRIPTION:Washington’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act takes effect fo r employers on Oct. 1. There are new requirements for employers in the eve nt of a federal agency conducting a Form I-9 inspection. Representatives f rom the Washington Attorney General’s Office\, Maxwell Schaeffer and Del aney Hewitt\, will share information on the law’s requirement for employ ers\, other employer guidance related to immigration enforcement actions i n the workplace\, and new resources for employers published by the AGO. \n *Please note this webinar will not contain legal advice* \nKey learning ob jectives/takeaways: \n\nUnderstand key terms and provisions of the Immigra nt Worker Protection Act\, including:• Federal I-9 Inspection• Notice requirements• Poster requirements• AGO model notices\nBetter understan d your rights as an employer when federal immigration agents come to the w orkplace\n\n  \nGuest speaker information:\nMaxwell Schaeffer (he/him) is a Policy Analyst at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO ). He serves as a public safety and immigration specialist for the policy division\, providing expertise to AGO teams whose work includes organized retail crime\, sexual assault\, youth mental health\, immigration policy\, hate crimes\, missing persons and more. Prior to working for the Washingt on AGO\, Maxwell worked for Safe & Sound Inc. in Milwaukee where he served first as a community organizer and later as advocacy manager. Maxwell wor ked closely with community members\, businesses\, law enforcement\, and ad vocates of all kinds to develop and advocate for community-centric public safety strategies. \nDelaney Hewitt (she/her) is a Policy Analyst at the W ashington AGO. Her work focuses on labor/employment and housing issues in Washington State. She started at the Attorney General’s office in Novemb er of 2024\, after working as the Political Director on Attorney General B rown’s 2024 campaign. Prior to that\, Delaney worked at the US Attorney ’s Office and on several political campaigns in Washington State. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T011837Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/immigrant-worker-protection-act/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free webinar for small businesses DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T012422Z UID:352724-1788958800-1788962400@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join Washington’s Small Business Liaison Team for a free\, o ne-hour webinar covering the state requirements and resources involved in starting a small business in Washington. \nRepresentatives from several st ate agencies will cover: \n\nPlanning\, registration and licensing.\nKey r egulatory requirements for small businesses in Washington State.\nFree and low-cost resources available to small businesses.\n\nHear from business l iaisons from the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assista nce\, the Secretary of State’s Office\, and the departments of Revenue\, Employment Security\, and Labor & Industries\, who will provide guidance and answer questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T012422Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/small-business-webinar/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WA Cares webinar DTSTART:20260916T200000Z DTEND:20260916T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T012328Z UID:352681-1789563600-1789567200@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:civic,education DESCRIPTION:Join Employment Security and the Department of Social and Heal th Services on Sept. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. for a webinar covering WA Cares r equirements for Washington State employers. \nWA Cares makes long-term car e insurance accessible for Washington workers. Employers are required to r eport employees’ wages and hours and pay premiums every quarter. \nThe w ebinar will cover: \n\nWho contributes to the fund\nHow workers meet contr ibution requirements\nWho can get an exemption\nTracking employee exemptio ns\nEmployer reporting requirements\nWhat kinds of benefits will be availa ble LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T012328Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/wa-cares-webinar/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260815T053947Z UID:349683-1790035200-1790121599@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador cert ification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers an d ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe obje ctive of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a d estination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business a nd turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certifie d Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and communi ty members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assign ments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon success ful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador ™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credentia l and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s webs ite and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed A ccredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation o n behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for th e certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-tran sferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $3 5 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is op en to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism ind ustry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limit ed to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (muse um\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (m ayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDownto wn Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high school s)\nHospitals (information desk\; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging ( hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (ups cale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, dist ricts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nT ransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T053947Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassad or-program-2-2-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beyond the Day-to-Day: What Drives the Value of Your Hospitality B usiness DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T011837Z UID:352595-1790071200-1790074800@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:What is your restaurant or lodging business really worth and w hat could be quietly reducing its value? This webinar isn’t only about s elling your business- it’s about protecting your business long-term and making more informed decisions – today. \nJoin Oliver Kotelnikov\, direc tor of IBA’s Hospitality Industry Transaction Division\, for a practical look at Washington’s current hospitality market\, including what busine sses are selling for\, which operations are in demand and what buyers want . \n\nLearn about:\nHidden deal killers\nCostly lease terms\nDeferred main tenance and other risks\nStrategies for planning ahead\nExploring transiti on options\nAnd more!\n\nLive Q&A to follow: Bring your questions to the l ive Q&A and get practical guidance from an expert who understands the real ities of hospitality business transactions in Washington. Whether a sale i s on the horizon or years away\, you’ll gain practical insights to stren gthen your business and protect its value. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T011837Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/beyond-the-day-to-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SHA and SRA 2026 Day of Service DTSTART:20260926T173000Z DTEND:20260926T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T071920Z UID:352999-1790418600-1790425800@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2026 Day of Service for Show Up\, Seattle! Thi s annual day of action is partnering with Seattle Department of Neighborho ods will have you rolling up your sleeves and giving back to your local co mmunity! All SRA and SHA members and employees are welcome! \nThis year\, it’s happening on from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturday\, Sept. 26. \nTo learn more about the day\, visit Show Up\, Seattle’s website. Ful l details of our event will be emailed to you upon RSVP. \nContact Kather ine Abernathy with any questions or comments. \nRSVP below for the 2026 D ay of Service\n– \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T071920Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/seattle-restaurant-alliance-seattle-ho tel-association-2026-day-of-service/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ServSave Manager class—Lacey DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260815T053947Z UID:348801-1790553600-1790639999@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified t hrough an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It i s listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Ce rtified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655). \nServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one o f America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. \nIt also keeps custo mers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demons tration of Knowledge (DOK)\, Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Pro tection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code. \nRegister by Sept. 14\, 2026. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T053947Z LOCATION:Harbor Foodservice\, 3901 Hogum Bay Rd NE\, Lacey\, 98516\, Unite d States URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/servsave-manager-class-lacey-2-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:What’s Hiding in Your Employee Handbook? DTSTART:20261007T170000Z DTEND:20261007T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T011841Z UID:352620-1791367200-1791370800@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Employee handbooks can create risk when policies are outdated\ , incomplete or pulled from sources that don’t account for Washington’ s employment requirements. Join allied member and employment law attorney\ , Catharine Morisset\, partner at Fisher Phillips for a members-only webin ar . This webinar will cover: \n\nCommon handbook issues\nThe growing risk s of relying on AI-generated policies\nKey areas to review such as meal an d rest breaks\, non-compete provisions\, overtime thresholds\, salary disc losures and tip pooling.\nWhat to look for in your handbook and where upda tes may be needed to better protect your business.\n\n  \nThis webinar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T011841Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/employee-handbooks/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTSTAMP:20260815T053947Z UID:349684-1792368000-1792454399@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador cert ification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers an d ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe obje ctive of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a d estination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business a nd turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certifie d Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and communi ty members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assign ments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon success ful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador ™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credentia l and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s webs ite and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed A ccredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation o n behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for th e certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-tran sferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $3 5 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is op en to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism ind ustry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limit ed to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (muse um\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (m ayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDownto wn Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high school s)\nHospitals (information desk\; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging ( hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (ups cale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, dist ricts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nT ransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T053947Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassad or-program-2-2-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTSTAMP:20260815T053947Z UID:349685-1794787200-1794873599@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador cert ification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers an d ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe obje ctive of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a d estination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business a nd turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certifie d Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and communi ty members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assign ments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon success ful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador ™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credentia l and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s webs ite and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed A ccredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation o n behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for th e certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-tran sferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $3 5 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is op en to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism ind ustry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limit ed to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (muse um\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (m ayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDownto wn Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high school s)\nHospitals (information desk\; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging ( hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (ups cale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, dist ricts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nT ransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T053947Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassad or-program-2-2-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR