Happenings
awb events
legislative & lobby days
Red Lion Hotel, Olympia
Today’s private sector employers are faced with extraordinary challenges. Legislators need to understand how
policies they set affect businesses and job creation. And they need to hear it from you, as an employer.
LEGISLATIVE DAY (Jan. 17)
Hear from industry experts on the topics that matter most to business. Our moderated panel discussions
will feature legislators and industry leaders talking about:
January 17-18
• Job creation
• Health care
• Education
Legislative Day culminates with our Legislative Reception, a premiere event bringing legislators and business
leaders together.
LOBBY DAY (Jan. 18)
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet directly with your legislators and explain how their decisions impact
your business. Washington state needs policies that support private sector business growth and job creation.
Be a voice for the business community and register to attend at www.awblegislativeday.com
spring meeting
The Davenport Hotel & Tower, Spokane
June 19-20
From the White House to the Governor’s Mansion, 2012 stands to be an exciting year in national and state
politics. Join us for this important two-day event to learn more about the candidates and ballot measures
that stand to impact your business. From pollsters and researchers to issue area policy experts, AWB’s 2012
Spring Meeting promises to deliver another informative, insightful glimpse into what’s happening now and
what employers need to know about. Mark your calendar now to attend this annual event!
2011 safety academy
AWB and Sedgwick CMS are offering courses for
safety and non-safety professionals who wish to
increase their safety knowledge and effectiveness
in developing and administering safety programs
within their company.
Choose from individual courses or the Certified
Safety Coordinator program. Students take
seven required courses and five electives. Upon
completion, candidates will receive “Certified
Safety Coordinator” certificates.
For information on how to register for the
2011 Safety Academy, contact Karlee Glasgow at
1.800.521.9325 or [email protected].
workshops & webinars
Preventing Harassment
EEO/Preventing Discrimination
Lawful Terminations
Fostering Diversity
Disability Discrimination
For more information about AWB’s workshops and webinars,
contact Jennifer Davis at 1.800.521.9325 or [email protected].