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New in AWB Institute
Leadership Washington Program Welcomes its Third Class during Policy Summit Kickoff
The AWB Institute ’ s Leadership Washington class of 2016-17 kicked off its nine-month , seven-stop tour of the state ’ s diverse industry sectors during September ’ s Policy Summit in Cle Elum .
Sponsored by Battelle , Leadership Washington is the premiere statewide program to cultivate and educate the next generation of Washington industry leaders and advocates .
This current class includes 10 professionals from across the state and from myriad industries .
Their seven sessions will include examinations of public policy , agriculture , research and development , military , transportation , energy , timber , global trade , tourism , health care , education , and much more .
“ The Leadership Washington program is based on the reality that learning about the economy — which is as diverse as the state ’ s landscape — means taking a hands-on approach to understanding the diverse industry sectors and how they work together ,” said AWB Government Affairs Director and AWBI lead Amy Anderson . “ This ninemonth education tour does just that .”
Nominations will soon be accepted for the class of 2017-18 . Visit www . awbinstitute . org / leadership to learn more .
New in Membership
National Award Recognizes AWB ’ s Membership Department for Growth
New in Member Services
New Employee Benefits Available for AWB Members
Lincoln Financial Group ancillary products , including voluntary life , short term disability , long term disability , and dental are now available to all AWB members . The rates are extremely competitive and are guaranteed for three years .
Lincoln benefits allow employers to offer security and financial protection in times of illness or injury — a great fit for employers that continue to search for comprehensive and cost-effective employee benefit solutions .
For rates and benefit information , contact Helen Siggins at ProPoint : helens @ propointservices . com or at 206.397.4615 ext . 1 .
Finally , a 401 ( k ) Retirement Plan Built for Small Businesses
AWB ’ s MyFuture 401 ( k ) program has rolled out a new website highlighting how small-business owners can offer an affordable , robust retirement plan for themselves and their employees — without many of the set-up costs and administrative hassle of traditional 401 ( k ) plans .
AWB has partnered with Integrity Financial Corporation to bring this high-quality plan to small businesses that want to improve employee recruitment and retention , reduce taxes and provide greater flexibility for employees .
To learn more , visit the newly revised and expanded www . myfuture401k . com website , or call 800-794-4015 .
AWB ’ s membership team was recognized in October for its success . The Association of State Chamber Professionals , during its annual conference in Austin , Texas , honored AWB for membership growth .
The AWB Membership department was honored with a membership growth award . AWB Membership Director Sean Heiner serves as secretary on the board of ASCP and was the chair of the 2016 conference .
“ The award is well-deserved recognition for Sean and his team ,” said AWB President Kris Johnson .
AWB is Washington state ’ s chamber of commerce and one of just four state chambers in the country to be “ accredited with distinction ” by the U . S . Chamber of Commerce .
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