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Happenings awb events e-verify program webinar May 23 E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify is currently the best means available for employers to verify electronically the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees and virtually eliminates Social Security mismatch letters, improves the accuracy of wage and tax reporting, protects jobs for authorized U.S. workers, and helps U.S. employers maintain a legal workforce. This webinar will cover: • E-Verify — Web-based electronic system to assist employers in verifying the employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees, and existing employees assigned to work on a qualifying federal contract. • E-Verify — The Big Picture: how it works, registration, statistics and using the Form I-9. For more information or questions about this webinar, contact Karlee Glasgow at 800.521.9325 or [email protected]. spring meeting The Davenport Hotel and Tower, Spokane Make plans NOW to attend one of the biggest political events of the year! Join us in June for AWB’s signature gubernatorial debate featuring former U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (D) and Attorney General Rob McKenna (R), as well as the attorney general debate featuring Seattle City Councilmen Reagan Dunn (R) and Bob Ferguson (D) at the historic Bing Crosby Theater. June 12-13 Other event highlights include: • 20th Anniversary AWB Environmental Excellence Awards • 13th Annual Community Service Awards • AWB Board Meeting, including endorsements for governor and attorney general This event will sell out — register now! Visit www.awbspringmeeting.com for more details. Contact Anne Haller at 800.521.9325 or [email protected] for sponsorship details. 23rd annual policy summit Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum Sept. 11-13 The AWB Policy Summit is where Washington’s business leaders gather to discuss the critical issues that affect their businesses. This year’s event is no different given the 2012 elections. Our agenda this year features presentations by national