Business briefs — July 12, 2017

Todd earns special designation

Lily Todd with Town and Country Real Estate in Sequim has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors. Todd joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers ages 55 and older.

Health workshop set

Ulia Cummings of Sequim MFR is conducting a five-day Perfect Health Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program, developed by Deepak Chopra, M.D. The workshop is at 2 p.m. on July 24, 25 and 27 and 11:30 a.m. July 29-30, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. All are welcome to attend at no charge, with an optional purchase of a course textbook ($25). Space is limited, so RSVP to 360-216-6088. For detailed information on this and other programs, visit www.sequim-mfr.com.

Business tax workshop planned in PA

Business owners in Washington are responsible for knowing which taxes to report. To help them, the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners from 9 a.m. noon Tuesday, July 18, at the Clallam Transit System Conference Room, 830 West Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. Call 417-9900 or go online to register on Revenue’s workshop and education page available at fortress.wa.gov. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. Attendees receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to state rules and regulations. Contact Revenue’s Rick Stedman with any questions about the workshop at 360-705-6624 or rickst@dor.wa.gov.