Events
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May 5-7 spring summit co-presented by becu and boeing
Hilton Vancouver Washington
AWB’ s big spring event is back in Vancouver with timely, relevant sessions to chart a path forward. Bipartisan keynote speakers include Gov. Christine Gregoire and Attorney General Rob McKenna with a statewide perspective. Gov. Larry Hogan and Ambassador Rahm Emanuel will give a national look at leadership, economic growth and America’ s role in a rapidly changing world.
June 20 national civics bee— washington state finals South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia
On America’ s 250th anniversary, the AWB Institute hosts Washington’ s state finals for the National Civics Bee in Olympia for the fourth consecutive year. Come away inspired by the knowledge and insights of middle school student finalists from every corner of our state.
July 16 economic future solutions summit Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
AWB is convening top economic, regulatory, and political leaders to focus on developing practical, actionable solutions to keep the state’ s economy competitive. This is the second in the Washington in the Making 2040 solutions summits to create a 15-year vision for a strong, thriving Washington.
Sept. 15-17 policy summit DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center
AWB’ s biggest annual event returns to Spokane as we hear from top-tier speakers on issues relating to the state and national climate for business and politics, plus plenty of chances to network and mingle with other AWB members and guests. This event will be at a new location this year, on the banks of the Spokane River in the newly remodeled Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center.
Sept. 30-Oct. 7 manufacturing week co-presented by premera blue cross & banner bank
Statewide
AWB’ s flagship manufacturing event will mark a decade as we visit shop floors, workforce hubs, energy providers and logistical support facilities across the state for our tenth-annual Manufacturing Week bus tour, highlighting the importance of the state’ s manufacturing sector. Learn more at MFGisWA. com.
Spring Summit Nov. 19 evening of excellence presented by banner bank Fairmont Olympic Seattle
We roll out the red carpet for an elegant evening celebrating our state’ s top employers and manufacturers in eleven award categories at our annual Evening of Excellence ceremony.