state of washington business
Last fall, hundreds of Washington employers and employees
stepped up and signed their names to the side of a bus during
our first-ever statewide tour of manufacturers. The signers, like
Michelle MacArthur at Lamb Weston in Kennewick (cover photo),
did more than just sign their names. They represented employers
across the state in displaying the strength and determination that
is the spirit of Washington’s employer community.
Our members are strong. Our members are determined.
And AWB’s strength is derived from our members.
The bus tour was one of many firsts in 2017. For the first time in
three decades, we introduced a new logo as part of our brand
update. We held two summits on rural jobs, sparking a broad
discussion about how to bridge the growing urban-rural economic
divide. And we hosted a Federal Affairs Summit, convening leaders
from the other Washington to join the conversation about solving
problems in our state.
Thanks to everyone who stepped up with us. With your support,
we will continue working to unite diverse groups to bring economic
prosperity to all of Washington.
Kris Johnson
President, AWB
Michael A. Senske
Board Chair, AWB
a symbol
for our future
The new forward-focused
logo we adopted in 2017
represents the diversity of
Washington’s geography and
industries coming together.
In the top right corner of the
symbol are the people who
make up our community,
association and state.