Happenings
awb events
webinar: at the speed of now: crisis communications in a 24/7 world
Between 24/7 news and the abundance of social media avenues there has never been a more
appropriate time to review your strategy for dealing with the unexpected:
Jan. 15
• You receive a call from a reporter asking about the stormwater violation
your company recently received.
• A television crew shows up at your facility because they have heard about
air quality issues coming from your plant.
• A blogger sends an email asking about the investigation underway by the
Department of Labor & Industries for hiring undocumented workers and demands a response.
When and how should you respond? What do you say? When can you say “no comment”? What you say
and how you say it impacts your company’s reputation and survivability. Two communications experts and
former journalists will guide AWB members through a presentation and discussion about effective media
interviewing. The presentation will cover current dynamics in the media, how the media works and tips for
preparing and conducting interviews with confidence.
awb legislative summit
Red Lion Hotel, Olympia
Feb. 5-6
Join us Feb. 5-6 for our annual Legislative Summit at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. Hear directly from policy
experts and legislators as they discuss the top issues facing employers. Find out what’s next for AWB at our
first board meeting with new president Kris Johnson. Talk with legislators and state officials at our legislative
reception or schedule appointments to meet with them one-on-one in their offices. This is one of the best
networking events we offer. Make plans now to join us in Olympia this February!
awb spring meeting
May 13-14
The Davenport Hotel, Spokane
Mark your calendar NOW and plan to attend! More details will be announced later this fall and winter.
2014 safety academy
AWB and Sedgwick 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 AWB events, contact Karlee Keith at 1.800.521.9325 or [email protected].