SPRING 2012

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Winter 2012

Eye on Business: Déjà Vu All Over Again
From the Chair: 2012 is Watershed Election Year — Get Your Oar in the Water
The 360: What's next for Washington's budget? (Sen. Murray)
The 360: What's next for Washington's budget? (Sen. Zarelli)
In Their Words: William D. Ruckelshaus
National Watch: Trade Deal Extra Sweet for State's Cherry Growers
What's Working: A Stitch in Time
Cover Story: Sounding the Alarm
Employment & Workplace: One High-tech Classroom to Go, Please
Industry: Growing Out of Sight
Industry: Spectralux Avionics: Linking Air to Ground
Industry: Adventure Sells
Washington Outlook: A Growing Economy Increases Opportunities for the 100 Percent





Fall 2011

Eye on Business: Grandma's Rubber Band Accounting
From the Chair: Relationships Matter Most in Uncertain Times
The 360: Is it time to revisit the minimum wage? (Rep. Sells)
The 360: Is it time to revisit the minimum wage? (Anthony Anton)
In Their Words: Jay Timmons
National Watch: Shaping Washington's Health Care Exchange
What's Working: Tim's Cascade Snacks: 25 Years Old and Still Tastes Fresh
Cover Story: Banking Goes Back to its Roots
Employment & Workplace: Mind the Gap
Employment & Workplace: Poland Business Week is a Winner
Industry: 2011 Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Industry: Starline Blazes a Green Trail
Economy: (Still) Looking Ahead to Prosperity
Washington Outlook: Let's Try Shared Prosperity


2011 Legislative Review

Special Reports: 2011 Legislative Voting Record
Special Reports: Advantage, Voters
Special Reports: Roadkill Takes the Wheel
Issue Area Reports: Employment & Workplace
Issue Area Reports: Environment
Issue Area Reports: Health Care
Issue Area Reports: Infrastructure
Issue Area Reports: Taxation
Issue Area Reports: Voting Record


Summer 2011

Eye on Business: Lawmakers Should Tread Carefully on State Health Exchanges
From the Chair: Get Ready for 2012
The 360: What can - or should - lawmakers do to address the issue of illegal immigration in Washington? (Sen. Kline)
The 360: What can - or should - lawmakers do to address the issue of illegal immigration in Washington? (Sen. Benton)
In Their Words: Gov. Dan Evans
National Watch: EPA Delays Stringent Boiler Regulations
What's Working: Creativity, Ingenuity Shine in 2011 Environmental Excellence Awards
Cover Story: Energy at a Crossroads
Economy: Meet the Man Who Takes America's Pulse
Economy: September's Hottest Ticket
Employment and Workforce: In the Name of Free Speech
Industry: Seven Sisters Power a Family Business into a Huge Success
Industry: Help Yourself
Industry: International Matchmaker
Washington Outlook: When Will We Wake Up from the Recovery Slumber?

Spring 2011

Eye on Business: U.S. Regulators Shipping Jobs Overseas
From the Chair: The Future of Free Enterprise
The 360: Are tolls on bridges and express lanes the wave of the future for funding Washington state transportation projects?
In Their Words: Rob McKenna
What's Working: A Fresh Start
Cover Story: Selling Washington to the World<
Taxation: She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
Industry: Preparing to Soar
Industry: Andelcare
Industry: A Heavy Lifter for Washington’s Economy
Washington Outlook: Beyond Zero-Sum Politics



Winter 2011

Eye on Business: Its Time to Act
From the Chair: The Disconnect
The 360: Legislators View on the Budget
In Their Words: Gov. Gregoire
What's Working: Dick's Drive In
Cover Story: A Sense of Urgency
Employment & Workplace: Staying Safe at Work
Employment & Workplace: The Future of Free Enterprise
Industry: Turning Blue into Gold
Industry: Powerhouse on the Palouse
Industry: Cheezburger Network
Industry: Cracking the Dehydrated Egg Market
Regulatory: Keeping the Lights On
Regulatory: Contractor Status Worth a Second Look
Washington Outlook: Thrive Washington Presents a Positive Policy Agenda



Fall 2010


Summer 2010

Eye on Business: Greece 2: Greece is Still the Word
From the Chair: Nothing's Changed: It's Still the Economy
The 360: Should Washington state require a two-thirds vote of the Legislature to raise taxes?
In Their Words: Brian Sonntag
National Watch: Health-Care Reform: What's Next?
What's Working: Leading the Way to a New (and Profitable) Green Economy
Cover Story: Saving Workers' Comp
Industry: Corkwest Tops in Washington Wines
Industry: How Healthy is Washington's Beer Industry?
Employment & Workplace: Succession Planning Done Right
Employment & Workplace: Inside Job: The Cost of Employee Fraud and Embezzlement
Taxation: Quincy's Low-Key, High-Tech Revolution


Spring 2010

Eye on Business: It's Time to Make I-937 Work
From the Chair: Putting a Face on the Business Community
The 360: Should Washington state develop more nuclear power?
In Their Words: Wes Uhlman
National Watch: An Uncertain Recovery
What's Working: The Greatest Thing Ever
Cover Story: Alternate Routes Advised
Industry: Blumenthal Uniform Company
Industry: The Bogert Group
Industry: Hybrid Tug Guides Maritime Industry into Green Era
Employment & Workplace: Spokane goes for the Gold with Figure Skating
Employment & Workplace: Getting Schooled in Business
Employment & Workplace: Social Media goes Mainstream
Washington Outlook: Legislature Still Digging Budget Holes


Winter 2010

Eye on Business: Connect the Dots, then Do the Math
From the Chair: Positioning Ourselves for the Future
The 360: What is the best way to provide leave time for employees?
In Their Words: Patrick & Susan Dunn
National Watch: Climate Change Action Shifts From Congress to EPA
What's Working: USO: Bringing Peace of Mind to America's Military at Home and Abroad
Cover Story: Is it Over
Employment & Workplace: AWB Institute Spreads its Wings
Employment & Workplace: Retro. Works.
Regulatory: Regulatory Reform Effort Starts with Natural Resource Agencies
Industry: Faltering Economy Creates Problems, Opportunities for Washington Agriculture
Industry: Windows 7 is Fast, Powerful - and Good for the Economy
Industry: Who pays for Puget Sound?
Industry: Winds of Change Meet a Storm of Protests
Washington Outlook: Legislature (and Citizens) Served Best by Singular Focus