AWB is Washington's catalytic leader and unifying voice for economic prosperity, and is the state's Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturing Association. #GrowHere
At the @awbolympia Policy Summit in Spokane as @WSU_Cougar_Pres Elizabeth Cantwell and @UW President Robert Jones take the stage to discuss “redefining higher education” and “chart the path forward.” #GoCougs
🔥 ENDORSEMENT ALERT! 🔥
Proud to be endorsed by the @awbolympia! I’ll keep fighting unfair taxes & red tape hurting small biz. Let’s flip the 26th, restore balance, and deliver common-sense leadership! 💼⚖️
#FlipThe26th#AWB#WAJobs#BackToBalance
Proud to be endorsed by the Association of Washington Business! @awbolympia
Restoring balance in Olympia starts with electing leaders who understand how to grow jobs, support businesses, and strengthen our economy. I’m honored to have their support!
The USA and UK announced a major trade agreement today. It's a great reminder of Washington state's longstanding and important trade ties to the UK, including AWB's 2022 trade mission and the 2023 MOU between WA and the UK. Read more: https://t.co/bMn79AixMJ
Main Street Businesses Will Pay More Because of the Budget Washington Lawmakers Just Approved
| Read the latest column from AWB President Kris Johnson #waleg: https://t.co/e0Jj12o8qp
Emily Wittman stresses that when safety laws are followed and enforced, lives are saved. Wittman, from the Association of Washington Business @AWBolympia, spoke during the 2025 Worker Memorial Day Ceremony. You can rewatch the April 24 ceremony at https://t.co/DGx0OyaD3V.
Are you curious about AI? Get an expert introduction to @Microsoft Copilot at AWB's Spring Meeting. It'll be a fun and informative day covering everything from the #waleg state budget, the latest on the I-5 bridge, federal issues and much more.
Tickets: https://t.co/CGBoAcXcWh
Thank you Bremerton and the Greater Kitsap Chamber for hosting AWB at the first of our 2025 regional meetings! It was great seeing so many local employers and community leaders. We'll be crossing Washington over the coming months to meet with #wabiz in every region of the state.
New from AWB President Kris Johnson in the Puget Sound Business Journal: Proposed tax hikes would wallop Washington businesses. #waleg@PSBJ
Read the full article: https://t.co/8sEDt2wK2N
Congrats to Dakota Creek Industries as they celebrate 50 years on a beautiful Anacortes afternoon! Dakota Creek is an innovator in the shipbuilding industry, building high-performance fishing boats, tugs and ferries, and providing essential repair services. #MFGisWA
A new survey of Washington employers shows rapidly rising recession fears, widespread concern about negative impacts from tariffs and ongoing challenges from taxes and regulations.
Read the full report at AWB News: https://t.co/d87uFJTouk #waleg#AWBNews
Small business owners like Kyra Castle have a simple but crucial message for lawmakers: “You have to be able to make hard choice. You have to operate within your budget.”
Legislators, don’t raise taxes. Budget smarter. #waleg
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“Don’t spend what you don’t have.” Employers across the state know this and make hard choices every day.
Instead of raising taxes, #waleg needs to budget smarter.
Tell your legislator: https://t.co/bOxsmoAaJq
Amelia Cook and her brother have built up a thriving high-tech manufacturing business in Skagit County through wise choices and watching every dollar. We’re asking #waleg to do the same.
Don’t raise taxes. Budget smarter. https://t.co/bOxsmoAaJq
The innovative carbon-fiber materials that Carbitex makes are only possible because Junus Khan has learned how to make hard budget choices at the company he founded.
#waleg, employers across the state are asking you not to raise taxes. Budget smarter.
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Allison Budvarson and her husband started a custom electronics manufacturing business and have helped it grow through careful stewardship of resources and living within their means. Now small businesses need #waleg to do the same thing. Budget smarter.
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With all the changes coming out of Washington, D.C., you can find clarity and insights as AWB brings together national experts and top state business leaders at our annual Spring Meeting, coming once again to Vancouver USA on May 14.
Tickets: https://t.co/CGBoAcXcWh