OLYMPIA— Association of Washington Business President Don Brunell said today's announcement that Boeing will locate a second 787 production line in South Carolina is disappointing and should steel Washington's resolve to strengthen our state's competitiveness so we can further recruit and retain existing family-wage jobs in our state.
Brunell said AWB and its 6,800+ members will continue to work to make Washington an attractive place in which to invest, raise a family and work.
"Boeing's decision underscores the changing landscape of today's worldwide business climate. We are fortunate to have such strong aerospace and manufacturing sectors in our state, but that base is always at risk in this fluid global economy," said Brunell.
"It is imperative that we redouble our efforts to lure new production lines and other companies to Washington and we will continue to do our part to make sure that happens."
About the Association of Washington Business
Formed in 1904, the Association of Washington Business is Washington's oldest and largest statewide business association, and includes more than 6,800 members representing 650,000 employees. AWB serves as both the state’s chamber of commerce and the manufacturing and technology association. While its membership includes major employers like Boeing, Microsoft and Weyerhaeuser, 90 percent of AWB members employ fewer than 100 people. More than half of AWB’s members employ fewer than 10. For more about AWB, visit www.awb.org.
