BUSINESS BRIEFS: Workshop on claims-management strategy set Sept. 9 in Port Angeles . . . and other items

Published 12:01 am Friday, August 28, 2015

PORT ANGELES — The Department of Labor & Industries will offer a workshop to help new employers develop a claims-management strategy from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 9.

This free workshop at 1605 E. Front St., Suite C, is designed to help employers who have a worker with a work-related injury develop an effective claims-management strategy.

This workshop is an overview of basic claim-management principles.

Participants also will learn how claims affect premium rates; the roles and responsibilities of employers, workers, physicians and claims managers; how returning to work can reduce claims costs; and what resources are available through Labor & Industries to help develop safety and claims-management programs.

To register, phone 800-574-2829 or visit www.lni.wa.gov, using course reference number 3-40-0146.

Customer Appreciation day

PORT ANGELES — The public is invited to a free customer appreciation event as Angeles Millwork & Lumber Co. commemorates its 109th anniversary.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the business, 1601 S. C St.

Attendees can partake in a barbecue lunch, visit with vendors, see samples and demonstrations, enter to win door prizes and get questions answered.

Everyone is also invited to test their skills in a simple Contractor Challenge Contest.

The winner will earn prizes and bragging rights.

For more information, visit www.angelesmillwork.com or phone 360-457-8581.