Murray Chosen for U.S. Senate Majority Leadership
Sen. Patty Murray, who is in her third term, was named secretary of the Democratic caucus, replacing Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. The secretary's job is the fourth-ranking post in the Senate hierarchy, behind Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., caucus vice chairman. The four senators will serve as a de facto board of directors.

 

Capitol Holiday Kids’ Tree, Our State’s Christmas Tree, Coming in December – Please Help
The Capitol Holiday Kids’ Tree Project, our state’s Christmas tree, is coming to our State Capitol rotunda. We will light the tree Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. In the past 17 years, AWB members have raised more than a quarter million dollars for rural fire departments through this project. To donate, contact AWB’s Don Brunell at (360) 943-1600 or DonB@awb.org.
Governor Gregoire to Meet with AWB’s Executive Committee

 

 AWB’s Education Committee Meeting Nov. 29 – “Washington Learns” Report to Be Discussed
The Education Committee will meet Nov. 29, 1 p.m. at Pacific Public Affairs, 1403 3rd Ave, Ste. 300, Seattle. Contact AWB’s Mellani McAleenan at (360) 943-1600 or MellaniM@awb.org. 

 

L&I Offering Workshops for Business
L&I is offering 90-minute workshops on accident prevention for Small Business and Workers’ Compensation 101 in November and December. The workshops are free. Learn more at www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/TrainTools/Workshops/Available/default.asp.   

 

 

Climate Change Subcommittee Meeting – Dec. 4
AWB’s Climate Change Subcommittee will meet Dec. 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at AWB. We will review and discuss our recent meetings with the governor’s office, CTED and Ecology. Contact Chris McCabe at (360) 943-1600 or ChrisM@awb.org, or contact Grant Nelson at (360) 943-1600 or GrantN@awb.org.

 

L&I Meeting With Business Community – Dec. 15
Judy Schurke, interim L&I director, will meet with the business community on Dec. 15, 1-2:30 p.m. at L&I headquarters in Tumwater. For directions, visit http://lni.wa.gov/Main/ContactInfo/OfficeLocations/default.asp.

 

Better Workplace Awards – Send Nominations by Jan. 5
AWB’s Better Workplace Awards honor companies with exemplary records in workplace safety, job training and advancement programs, and innovative benefit/compensation programs. Submit nominations by Jan. 5 to www.awb.org/services/awards/bwa/index.asp. Contact AWB’s Jennifer Costello at (360) 943-1600 or JenniferC@awb.org.

 

2007 Northwest Environmental Summit – Planning Starts in January
Help plan the Northwest’s premier summit on environmental issues! Committee meetings begin in January. Interested in serving on the steering committee? Contact AWB’s Jennifer Davis at (360) 943-1600 or JenniferD@awb.org.

 

Next Washington Business Weekly is our 2nd annual Thanksgiving Special
Our next show is our Thanksgiving special, where we will thank turkey farmers and tree farmers. The show airs this Thursday on Tacoma’s on KLAY-AM 1180, 11 until noon and on Spokane’s KSBN-AM 1230, 5-6 p.m.

 

Emergency Planning & Disaster Management – Is Your Business Prepared?
Emergencies impose havoc on organizations. How you respond can determine whether the occurrence is an incident or a full-blown disaster. Attend this one-day seminar and learn to prepare and apply a survival plan for any type of disaster. For more information, please visit www.awb.org/events/seminars/emergencyplanning.asp. Contact Jennifer Costello at (360) 943-1600 or JenniferC@awb.org 

Ecology Amending Air Quality Rules for New Sources – Learn More December 4th at AWB
The Washington Dept. of Ecology is in the initial stages of amending its regulations on new sources of toxic pollutants, found in Chapter 173-460 WAC. The regulation establishes requirements addressing best available control technology for toxics, toxic air pollutant emissions quantification, and human health and safety protection. Staff from Ecology will present this information to AWB’s Air Quality Committee on Dec. 4 at 11:00 a.m. regarding the draft rule. For more information, contact Grant Nelson at GrantN@awb.org or (360) 943-1600.

 

AWB’s Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee meeting November 29
Rep. McIntire, Chair of the House Finance Committee, will discuss his legislative priorities and thoughts on the upcoming session. The meeting will take place November 29, 9:30 a.m. at Deloitte’s Seattle office. For more information, contact AWB’s Amber Carter at (360) 943-1600 or AmberC@awb.org.