Washington Business Spring 2015 | Page 8

eye on business In Most of Washington, Recovery is Slow to Arrive Kris Johnson, AWB President It’s tempting to say the coast is clear, the economy is on the rebound and good times are here again. After all, the unemployment rate has fallen — at least in some places — and as you will read elsewhere in this issue, America’s manufacturing sector is on the rise, helping to lead the nation out of recession. But unfortunately, for large parts of Washington state, it’s too early to celebrate. As of March — more than fiv