BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261014T160000Z DTEND:20261014T173000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Business Development Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Renton Chamber Business Development Breakfast: Navigating Washington's "Millionaires Tax" & Initiative 645\n\nJoin the Renton Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming Business Development Breakfast for a critical\, timely discussion on the future of Washington's tax policy and its direct impact on local employers. With the upcoming November 3\, 2026\, general election approaching\, voters will decide the fate of Initiative 645\, a high-stakes ballot measure aiming to repeal the state's newly passed 9.9% income tax on household earnings over $1 million.\n\nTo help our business community navigate what is at stake\, this month's featured discussion will be led by representatives from the Association of Washington Business (AWB).\n\nWhile often framed as a tax impacting only high earners\, the law carries significant implications for local employers and job creators. Many Washington businesses are structured as pass-through entities\, meaning business income is reported on individual returns. AWB representatives will break down the policy mechanics\, address how profits retained for payroll\, inventory\, and equipment could be impacted\, and provide insights from the employer perspective.\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to stay informed on the shifting legislative landscape before you cast your vote this November. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Renton Chamber Business Development Breakfast: Navigating Washington'\;s "\;Millionaires Tax"\; &\; Initiative 645
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Join the Renton Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming Business Development Breakfast for a critical\, timely discussion on the future of Washington'\;s tax policy and its direct impact on local employers. With the upcoming November 3\, 2026\, general election approaching\, voters will decide the fate of Initiative 645\, a high-stakes ballot measure aiming to repeal the state&rsquo\;s newly passed 9.9% income tax on household earnings over $1 million.
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To help our business community navigate what is at stake\, this month'\;s featured discussion will be led by representatives from the Association of Washington Business (AWB).
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While often framed as a tax impacting only high earners\, the law carries significant implications for local employers and job creators. Many Washington businesses are structured as pass-through entities\, meaning business income is reported on individual returns. AWB representatives will break down the policy mechanics\, address how profits retained for payroll\, inventory\, and equipment could be impacted\, and provide insights from the employer perspective.
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Don'\;t miss this opportunity to stay informed on the shifting legislative landscape before you cast your vote this November.
\n LOCATION:GenCare Lifestyle at the Lodge at Renton 1600 Eagle Ridge Dr S\, Renton *parking behind building makes meeting room most accessible - fire lane parking ok for this meeting UID:e.16.32821 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261106T013002Z URL:https://chamber.gorenton.com/events/details/2026-business-development-breakfast-10-14-2026-32821 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR