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Events be part of the conversation. be part of the solution. the fundamentals of succession and estate planning for business owners Association of Washington Business, Olympia July 7 Kristofer Gray, CFP® and Paul Hajek will examine many of the common challenges affecting business owners on the subject of succession and estate planning for business owners. We will review the landscape of options and describe how to develop a thoughtful process to address all issues surrounding the most important phase of your business life — the phase where you cannot afford to make any mistakes. Our process will maximize the value of the business, minimize the tax burden of the transition, and help you create the legacy you desire. The goal of succession planning is to help you identify, plan for, and achieve your personal, business, and financial goals while transitioning out of your business. For most people, exiting their business is a once in a lifetime event. It can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be scary, frustrating, and even painful. By using a well-structured succession planning process, you can attain your goals and maximize the opportunity for you and your family. For information on how to register for this seminar, contact Kelli Schueler at [email protected]. 2016 employment law webinar series #5: non-competes, confidentiality agreements, non-solicitations and intellectual property protection July 13 Non-Competes, Confidentiality Agreements, Non-Solicitations and Intellectual Property — Learn the best way to lawfully protect your business strategies, trade secret and proprietary information and personnel from your competitors. We will also discuss recent proposed legislation restricting who may be subject to a non-competition agreement. For more information on how to register, contact Kelli Schueler at [email protected]. 2016 employment law webinar series #6: accident investigation plan & series wrap-up Aug. 10 All employers in Washington state are required to create a written Accident Prevention Plan or Program (APP). Bob Battles, AWB government affairs director, will outline the requirements for compliance with the Department of Labor & Industries. This webinar will include how to be in compliance with regulations, how to write a comprehensive APP, how to conduct and prepare for an accident investigation and provide tools/ templates that can be adapted to fit your company’s specific needs. Implementing a comprehensive APP helps ensure increased safety awareness and may lower the number of accidents and/or illnesses. For more information on how to register, contact Kelli Schueler at [email protected]. 27th annual policy summit: engage. participate. connect. Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum The #AWBSummit16 is just around the corner and September will be here before we know it! Planning is well underway and we are excited to announce Dennis Miller as our dinner keynote. Sept. 13 - 15 Make plans now to join us at Suncadia Resort Sept. 13-15. In addition to a fun evening of comedy and laughter, we will bring together thoughtful leaders and elected officials to provide three days of dynamic content! For more information on this event as well as sponsorship opportunities, contact Stephanie Hemphill at [email protected].