From the leadership of AWB
An investment in
the future of our state
Our mission is bold: “AWB is the catalytic leader and unifying
voice for economic prosperity throughout Washington state.”
And our vision is clear: “Washington will excel as a globally
competitive state built on a solid foundation of innovation, a
world-class workforce, and a quality of place second to none.”
Those two statements, resulting from last year’s crafting of
a new AWB Strategic Plan, reflect a growing enthusiasm
not only for building stronger, more prosperous businesses
throughout Washington state, but for creating a stronger
state for all Washingtonians.
Simply put, healthy employers
are an essential part of a
healthy community.
Carrying out this new mission will require hard work on
a range of challenges, both old and new.
But we think you will agree the reward — seeing our vision
come to life — is well worth the effort. And the work is
already underway, as you will see in the following pages.
Thank you for your investment in AWB — and the future
of our great state.
2015 NOTABLES
AWB 2020
Convened a 15-member
committee to create a new
four-year Strategic Plan to
guide our work through 2020.
Five strategies
for success
• Achieve
• Connect
• Employ
• Compete
• Place
Tom Fritz
We were shocked and
saddened by the unexpected
passing of Tom Fritz, our
vice chair and incoming
2016 board chair.
Sincerely,
Recognition
Kris Johnson
President, AWB
Mike Schwenk
Board Chair, AWB
For the second straight year,
AWB was recognized as
the second-best chamber
in the country by the
Association of Chamber
of Commerce Executives.