“Washington’s schools can’t
solve our education problems on their own.
AWB has promoted public-private
partnerships to provide science,
technology, engineering, and math
education that will fuel Washington’s
economy into the next century.
It’s working.”
Phillip C. Ohl, President
Vista Engineering Technologies, Tri-Cities
Our State’s Business Climate is Tough.
But you can do something about it.
Developing a skilled workforce is essential to rebuilding our state’s economy. All across
Washington state, employers and business owners are finding new ways to connect
with K-12 and higher education to ensure students are prepared to meet the demands
of today’s changing workplace.
Any hope of a sustained recovery rests with private sector job growth — a critical
piece to solving our state’s significant, recurring budget woes.
Lawmakers must take particular care not to jeopardize a restart of our economy by
piling additional tax and regulatory costs on employers. Policymakers should instead
be considering incentives that will help retain and recruit employers and jobs.
That’s why AWB is encouraging greater support for private employers, workforce
training and job creation across the state.
We can’t control the ups and downs of our economy. But we can promote a more
business-friendly climate in Washington state.
#wemeanbusiness
To help ensure your voice is heard in Olympia, visit
www.AWB.org and click on “We Mean Business.”