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New in AWB Institute
Leadership Washington Program Welcomes its Third Class during Policy Summit Kickoff
The AWB Institute’ s Leadership Washington class of 2016-17 kicked off its nine-month, seven-stop tour of the state’ s diverse industry sectors during September’ s Policy Summit in Cle Elum.
Sponsored by Battelle, Leadership Washington is the premiere statewide program to cultivate and educate the next generation of Washington industry leaders and advocates.
This current class includes 10 professionals from across the state and from myriad industries.
Their seven sessions will include examinations of public policy, agriculture, research and development, military, transportation, energy, timber, global trade, tourism, health care, education, and much more.
“ The Leadership Washington program is based on the reality that learning about the economy— which is as diverse as the state’ s landscape— means taking a hands-on approach to understanding the diverse industry sectors and how they work together,” said AWB Government Affairs Director and AWBI lead Amy Anderson.“ This ninemonth education tour does just that.”
Nominations will soon be accepted for the class of 2017-18. Visit www. awbinstitute. org / leadership to learn more.
New in Membership
National Award Recognizes AWB’ s Membership Department for Growth
New in Member Services
New Employee Benefits Available for AWB Members
Lincoln Financial Group ancillary products, including voluntary life, short term disability, long term disability, and dental are now available to all AWB members. The rates are extremely competitive and are guaranteed for three years.
Lincoln benefits allow employers to offer security and financial protection in times of illness or injury— a great fit for employers that continue to search for comprehensive and cost-effective employee benefit solutions.
For rates and benefit information, contact Helen Siggins at ProPoint: helens @ propointservices. com or at 206.397.4615 ext. 1.
Finally, a 401( k) Retirement Plan Built for Small Businesses
AWB’ s MyFuture 401( k) program has rolled out a new website highlighting how small-business owners can offer an affordable, robust retirement plan for themselves and their employees— without many of the set-up costs and administrative hassle of traditional 401( k) plans.
AWB has partnered with Integrity Financial Corporation to bring this high-quality plan to small businesses that want to improve employee recruitment and retention, reduce taxes and provide greater flexibility for employees.
To learn more, visit the newly revised and expanded www. myfuture401k. com website, or call 800-794-4015.
AWB’ s membership team was recognized in October for its success. The Association of State Chamber Professionals, during its annual conference in Austin, Texas, honored AWB for membership growth.
The AWB Membership department was honored with a membership growth award. AWB Membership Director Sean Heiner serves as secretary on the board of ASCP and was the chair of the 2016 conference.
“ The award is well-deserved recognition for Sean and his team,” said AWB President Kris Johnson.
AWB is Washington state’ s chamber of commerce and one of just four state chambers in the country to be“ accredited with distinction” by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce.
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