what’s working
“It’s important to me and my family that we
are environmentally responsible as a company.
It doesn’t get any more green than being
100 percent recycled.”
state Department of Ecology crafting a costly carbon
cap energy tax,” said AWB President Kris Johnson. “We
want to make sure policy makers and the general public
understand all the positive things employers are doing
to create opportunity and prosperity, as well as the
good they do for their employees, communities and the
— Oliver Lyles, safety director, Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc.
environment.”
Stories like Nucor Steel Seattle.
Nucor is not your average steel mill. It’s one of the cleanest steel mills in the world. With its 325 employees and a great story
to tell about being the state’s most prolific recycler of steel, repurposed for everything from the new Seattle Tunnel Project to
buildings around the nation, it offers families good-paying jobs and illustrates the shared environmental values of business,
workers and the governor.
“Nucor Steel recognizes our role in protecting the environment and has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to its
welfare. We plan to continue this tradition of environmental stewardship, continuous improvement, and investment in our energyefficient operations,” Matt Lyons, vice president and general manager at Nucor Steel Seattle, told Washington Business magazine.
“The cider industry is building jobs
and a stronger economy. Businesses
here in Washington are very
conscious of the environment.”
what’s in a name
Fostering an environment of business tax and regulatory certainty for
current and future employers is more critical than ever in the global
economy.
When Washington state puts out the welcome mat for job creators to
“Grow Here,” residents have opportunities at good careers and to create
—Colin Schilling, co-founder, Schilling Cider
a sense of place second
to none — a message
state and local elected officials need to hear as they continue to debate increasing
www.awb.org/growhere
taxes on employers, who already pay 58 percent of all state and local taxes.