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Events be part of the conversation. be part of the solution. Become an Insider: Navigating the Legislature Online & In-Person Webinar 10-11:30 a.m. The decisions made by lawmakers affect your daily life, but how do you keep track of what’s happening in the Legislature? Trying to figure out what’s happening in the halls of the Legislature is sometimes described as trying to take a sip out of a firehose. Nov. 9 Cheri Randich of the Legislative Information Center will lead the class, which you can access from anywhere via the internet. Her class is an in-depth look at the advanced features of the legislative website available online to track and respond to legislation. Topics she’ll cover include how to: • • • • • • • Look up a bill (by bill number or topic) Access intros and bill status lists Use Detailed Legislative Reports Find old bills from previous sessions Set up and use the website’s bill tracking system Use the advanced search engines to locate bills and laws Set up and use the GovDelivery e-mail notification system for bill hearing times and committee agendas For information on how to register for this seminar, contact Kelli Schueler at [email protected]. Education Summit The Lair at Spokane Community College, 10 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Nov. 16 This summit highlights issues impacting our state’s education system. The annual summit will be held in different parts of the state each year to highlight the innovate and engaging programs in our education system. The 2016 summit is being held in Spokane and will focus on the challenges in the K-12 system including funding, assessments, and post-secondary education attainment opportunities. For more information on how to register, contact Kelli Schueler at [email protected]. 2016 Evening of Excellence Benaroya Hall, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 Join us for the inaugural Evening of Excellence to celebrate business leaders across the state. This black-tie event is our chance to acknowledge and thank you — our members — for the work you have done to support AWB in becoming the catalytic leader and unifying voice for economic prosperity throughout Washington state. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a member appreciation reception in the Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. Enjoy networking, live music, food and beverages before heading to the Nordstrom Recital Hall for the awards program beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information on how to register, contact Kelli Schueler at [email protected]. 2017 Legislative Session Forecast Webinar 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 The 2017 legislative session promises to be one for the ages. From education funding to workplace regulations, tax reform to environmental issues, it’s crucial that employers be engaged. As always, AWB’s Government Affairs team is here to help. Join us from 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 for our pre-session legislative webinar with AWB’s entire Government Affairs team. You’ll hear the latest on the budget, minimum age and predictive scheduling, health care, taxes, and much more. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions of our issue experts. For more information on how to register, contact Kelli Schueler at [email protected].