Registration Now Open for ‘Changes Ahead’ Webinar
Change is the only thing that’s been consistent over the past year. Sometimes change has come at the drop of the hat; sometimes we’ve seen the writing on the wall. With the hallmark of our current reality being constant change, the Chamber has invited experts at the federal and state level to clue us in on what’s happening and what they see coming down the line.
To help guide you and provide insight about doing business this year, the Chamber will host a one hour webinar Changes Ahead: What Now & What’s Next on Thursday, January 21 at 12:00p where we’ll hear from Chris Eyler of the US Chamber and Mark Harmsworth of Washington Policy Center. Eyler will share the most current resources available at the federal level—including recent updates to PPP. Harmsworth will explore trends and challenges for small businesses in our state and discuss the legislative session and the bills that may affect business.
Registration for this program is pre-paid by Chamber Members in Tiers 1-4 as part of their annual investment; if you are a Tier 5 member the cost is just $5. Prospects are welcome to attend for a discounted rate of $10 per person; community members may also attend at the full rate of $20 per person.
If you’re unsure about your memberships status or would like additional details, please email Deidre Peterson or give us a call at (360) 426-2021.
Chris Eyler is Executive Director of Congressional and Public Affairs for the US Chamber and serves Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming and helps develop and implement the Chamber’s grassroots, legislative, and political activities in the area. He works closely with state and local chambers and members of Congress in his region to further the legislative priorities of the Chamber.
Earlier in his career, Eyler served as a staff counsel on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, where he advised Ranking Member Mike Enzi (R-WY) on postsecondary education and national service issues. In addition, he served as a legislative assistant handling health care, education, Social Security, and telecommunication issues for former Sens. Frank Murkowski (R-AK) and Conrad Burns (R-MT), as well as for Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX). Eyler received his B.A. in history and political science from Miami University (Ohio) and a law degree from the University of Oregon.
Mark Harmsworth is Director of the Small Business Center for Washington Policy Center. He brings a wealth of knowledge, having been elected in 2014 to the Washington State House of Representatives where he served two terms. His focus was on transportation and technology, including serving as the ranking member on the House Transportation Committee.
Prior to the legislature, Mark served two terms on the Mill Creek City Council and was elected Mayor Pro-Tem in his last year. He recently finish serving as a Director on the Everett Community College Foundation Board and currently serves as a Director on the Boys and Girls Club of Snohomish County.
Mark works in the technology industry and is an owner of a small business after completing a long career at Microsoft and Amazon.
Mark and his family live in Mill Creek, Washington.