AWB to Host Manufacturing Summit Oct. 25
The Association of Washington Business is set to host “Manufacturing Matters NOW!” its annual summit focusing on both the regulatory and workforce issues affecting this critical segment of the state…
AWB Names Kris Johnson as New President
The Succession Committee for the Association of Washington Business has named Kristofer T. Johnson as the association’s next president and leader of the 8,100+ member business organization. Johnson will succeed…
Association of Washington Business Gives Annual Awards for Service to the Business Community
The bipartisan leadership team of Sen. Rodney Tom, D-Bellevue, and Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, received the Jim Matson Award today from the Association of Washington Business for their continued support…
AWB Welcomes Budget Agreement
Leaders of the Association of Washington Business commend lawmakers for their work on the new two-year state operating budget, a plan that increases funding for education without adopting many of…
AWB Opposes I-522 Saying Measure would needlessly raise costs for farmers and families
The AWB has voted to oppose I-522 claiming that it would increase in ‘needless’ cost increases for farmers and families. Apparently they do not believe in consumers right to know…
AWB statement on Clibborn transportation proposal
The Association of Washington Business, Washington state’s largest private employer association, was one of several stakeholder groups invited to participate in today’s press conference on transportation, led by House Transportation…
AWB presents 2013 Better Workplace Awards
The Association of Washington Business recently honored seven companies (including Ryan in Bellevue – which is headquartered in Houston Texas and calls their Bellevue office their “Seattle” office) for their…
State Budget Agreement Welcome News to Association of Washington Business
The Association of Washington Business is pleased that lawmakers reached bipartisan agreement early this morning on a supplemental budget that puts Washington on a path toward responsible, sustainable spending. “It…
Social Security: The Hot Potato No One Wants to Touch
By Don C. Brunell , President, Association of Washington As Congress continues to struggle with our nation’s massive $15 trillion debt, another looming crisis has slipped off the radar screen:…
When it Comes to Taxes, Keep it Simple
By Don C. Brunell, President, Association of Washington Business “Keep it simple.” This old saying is more than a bumper sticker slogan, it’s a principle that is especially important when…