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Read more... Up front: Teamwork and dedication make AWB a success Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Alexis Nepomuceno "How can I make a difference?" This is a question often posed by potential new members of the Association of Washington Business. Read more... Travel Washington - Whidbey Island: Idyllic island paradise just a ferry ride away from the city Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Ron Dalby If you’re visiting Whidbey Island for the first time, skip the ferries from Port Townsend and Mukilteo and drive over. Read more... Temps fill gap in Washington’s staffing needs Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Daniel Brunell In today's volatile global economy, the dynamic changes that companies can experience is breathtaking. Read more... Technology: State plays key role in space program Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Paul Schlienz Bouncing across the lunar surface piloted by a figure in a space suit, the ungainly looking vehicle comes to a stop at the base of a large boulder. Read more... Q&A with Charlie Earl: State community colleges are gearing up to train more adults Written On: November/December 2006 Charlie Earl was appointed executive director of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges in February 2006. Read more... Profile - Kirk Nelson: Betting on customer service Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Shawn Sullivan When Kirk Nelson joined Pacific Northwest Bell in 1979, there was only one way to make a phone call. Read more... President's Message: Higher costs are killing U.S. manufacturers Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Don C. Brunell, AWB President There's an old saying about "fighting with one hand tied behind your back." Read more... Points of View: Helping youth succeed is its own reward Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Gary Hauff Gary Hauff is the general manager and advertising director of the Snohomish County Business Journal. Read more... Points of View: Business Week is leadership training for all Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Stan McNaughton Stan McNaughton is chairman, president and chief executive officer of PEMCO Insurance Companies. Read more... Member Profile - Cutting Specialists Inc.: Small Tukwila employer becomes AWB’s 6,000th member Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Shawn Sullivan Cutting Specialists Inc. is like many small companies trying to survive in a small niche within a larger industry. Read more... Made in Washington: Cranberry industry making a comeback Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Daniel Brunell Washington produces an astonishing assortment of goods. Read more... Legal Matters: Simple rules for grassroots lobbying Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Kris Tefft, AWB General Counsel Say you’re a business owner, or perhaps a director for your area’s chamber of commerce. Read more... Inside Washington: News Briefs Written On: November/December 2006 Get an update on developments across the state that can affect your business Read more... Industry Profile: Growing pains for Washington’s biotech industry Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Paul Schlienz Washington’s economy has a new kid on the block. Read more... Dick Davis Column: Lawmakers face a rough budget ride Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: By Richard S. Davis - President, Washington Research Council Election day divides the political season. Read more... Community Profile - Stehekin: Peace, quiet and clean water Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Ron Dalby Living in Stehekin, you don’t really need a car. Read more... Chair's Corner: Telecom laws need updating and streamlining Written On: November/December 2006 Written By: by Kirk Nelson - Chair, Board of Directors As I reflect on my 27-year career with Qwest and its predecessor companies, I feel privileged to be part of an industry that has played such a vital role in the development of the telecommunications network that is so critical to the economic viability of our state. Read more... Displaying results  1 to 18 of 18

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