washington business
Inside
winter 2015
26
cover story
Out of Balance
The list of potential “asks” of Washington’s employer
community is long this year, especially when weighed
against measures aimed at improving the economy.
Jason Hagey
26
31
business backgrounder
economy
A Sterling Silver Celebration
Brian Mittge
34
A Lofty Prize
Brian Mittge
35
39
35
education & workforce
Swift Success
Malia Jacobson
departments
39
6 Tweets
8
AWB’s Calendar of Events
In Focus
AWB Events
12
42
14
The latest news on how AWB is working for you
Of Note
Interesting and noteworthy milestones
within Washington state
18
The Water Cooler
20
22
A break from the every day
In Their Words
A Q&A with Gen. Stanley McChrystal
What’s Working
Embracing a Culture of Wellness
association of washington business
employment & workplace
Supply in Demand
Brian Mittge
45
Inside AWB
4
Bobbi Cussins
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7 Happenings
AWB Institute Welcomes Inaugural
Leadership Washington Class
AWB Honors Top Manufacturers
Bobbi Cussins
48
industry
Riding the Rails of Prosperity
Brian Mittge
10
columns
Eye on Business
Kris Johnson
16 From the Chair
50
Mike Schwenk
Washington Outlook
Richard S. Davis