“The best thing our company can
do for our economy is hire people.
The best thing government can do is remove
the uncertainty of undisciplined spending
so we have the confidence
to invest in job creation.”
Lisa Janicki, Chief Financial Officer
Janicki Industries, Sedro-Woolley
Our State’s Business Climate is Tough.
But you can do something about it.
All across Washington state, employers and business owners are adjusting to the new economy, eagerly
anticipating a recovery. They’re doing their fair share by cutting costs, innovating — even retooling — to retain
and create jobs.
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 members to contribute to a media campaign that will build
greater support for employers, and job creation, across the state.
We can’t control the ups and downs of our economy. But we can promote a more businessfriendly climate in Washington state. Your contribution will help ensure your voice is heard
clearly in Olympia.
To help ensure your voice is heard in Olympia, visit
www.AWB.org and click on “We Mean Business.”
#wemeanbusiness