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Events be part of the conversation. be part of the solution. 2019 evening of excellence Benaroya Hall, Seattle Nov. 20 Celebrate Washington’s top employers at AWB’s fourth- annual awards gala. This formal event is a chance to recognize the innovation and dedication of our state’s employer community, as we all work together to bring prosperity to every corner of Washington state. awb d.c. fly-in Washington, D.C. Dec. 2-5 Join AWB and your fellow industry leaders in Washington, D.C., to make your voice heard by members of Congress and the presidential administration. For questions, contact Amy Anderson at [email protected] or 360.943.1600. awb holiday kids’ tree lighting Capitol Rotunda, Olympia Dec. 6 The annual tree-lighting ceremony is the culmination of AWB’s annual Holiday Kids’ Tree Project, which has raised more than $420,000 since 1989 to help families in rural Washington. Funds raised each year are distributed to representatives from local fire districts in a program that includes caroling and the ceremonial lighting of the Capitol tree. 2020 legislative day & hill climb Capitol Campus and AWB Office, Olympia Jan. 28 Evening of Excellence, Beneroya Hall, Seattle The Legislative Day & Hill Climb is a chance for employers to be heard in Olympia. This event — once again held at the Capitol and at AWB — brings together business leaders, legislators and special guests with one goal – to keep business’ priorities top-of-mind with our elected officials. Legislative Day & Hill Climb, Olympia fall 2019 11