The Association of Washington Business is the oldest & largest statewide business association. We serve as both the state’s chamber of commerce and the manufacturing and technology association.

The State of Manufacturing Address included a bipartisan discussion between State Rep. Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, state Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, and AWB President Kris Johnson. The third …

Feb 5, 2026 · Data from 400+ employers reveals growing interest in moving businesses, personal residence outside of Washington amid deteriorating business climate OLYMPIA – A new survey of …

Dec 1, 2025 · AWB's Government Affairs Team looks at the major bills in this year's legislative session and looks ahead and what is coming in 2026. We also rate every lawmaker on their votes for or …

Get ready for an energizing few days of connection, insight, and inspiration at AWB’s Spring Summit, taking place Tuesday, May 5 through Thursday, May 7 in Vancouver. The summit kicks off Tuesday …

Mar 20, 2026 · AWB’s Government Affairs team: Morgan Irwin (right), VP of government affairs, Ken Short, Emily Wittman, James Crandall, Peter Godlewski, Max Martin and Elizabeth Carmona. …

AWB statement on U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling Kris Johnson, president of the Association of Washington Business, issued the following statement today regarding…

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May 14, 2025 · The AWB Institute's Eriks Borg joins Mark Wilson, executive director of the Port of Kalama; Cory Torppa, the career and technical education director at Kalama High School; and Luke …

The Association of Washington Business serves as both the state’s chamber of commerce and the manufacturing and technology association. Address Our Mailing Address: PO Box 658 Olympia, WA …