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Washington Roundtable Releases 2018 Policy Agenda

November 28th, 2017

Home to a robust mix of employers and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, Washington ranks as a top-10 state for job growth and a top-five state for personal income growth per capita. The future continues to look bright with 740,000 job openings projected in our state by 2021. However, a closer examination of economic performance reveals significant gaps in regional growth and… Read more

Around The Table: Boeing, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Seattle Seahawks, Virginia Mason

November 8th, 2017

In ‘Around The Table,’ we highlight member news and share information on industry trends. This week, we shine the spotlight on Boeing, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Seattle Seahawks, and Virginia Mason. Boeing Announces More than $50 million in Grants to Support Nonprofits Worldwide Boeing has announced more than $50 million in grants to more than 500 nonprofit organizations across 50 countries globally, with many… Read more

Around The Table: Microsoft, Mariners, Puget Sound Energy

October 17th, 2017

In ‘Around The Table,’ we highlight member news and share information on industry trends. This week, we shine the spotlight on Microsoft, Puget Sound Energy, and the Seattle Mariners. Microsoft Introduces TechSpark: A New Program Aimed at Growing Economic Opportunity for All Americans This month, Microsoft launched TechSpark, a national civic program aimed at fostering greater economic opportunity and job creation through partnership with… Read more

Cross-Border Leaders Gather for 2017 Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference

September 12th, 2017

Leaders from British Columbia and Washington state are coming together for a two-day conference in Seattle this week to discuss new cross-border initiatives aimed at improving connectivity, strengthening innovation, and generating economic opportunity in the Cascadia Corridor. The 2017 Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference will showcase progress made since the joint effort was launched during the first conference in British Columbia last September; celebrate… Read more

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Washington Roundtable @waroundtable1 day agoWe are excited to hear that @SBCTCWashington aims to double completion rates and close racial equity gaps at WA two-year colleges by 2030. #WAedu #CredentialEssential #Pathto70 https://t.co/EOPx686T31

Washington Roundtable @waroundtable1 week agoCheck out our latest 'Around the Table' for stories about @Symetra @psl @WellsFargo @Russell_Invest @Microsoft @Starbucks Plus, see how @windermere and @Seahawks teamed up to help #TackleHomelessness. #wabiz https://t.co/I57UP8Xh8Z (Image credit: Hayley Young) https://t.co/eF1d3PCcfs

Washington Roundtable @waroundtable4 weeks agoRT @Part4Learning: .@PATHtweets CEO Steve Davis sharing thoughts w/ HS principals re: leadership lessons that apply to both business and education, including building & maintaining healthy culture, and investing in relationships with staff. #CEONetwork https://t.co/vTeKAeQAPy

Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 months agoExcited to welcome six new members to the Washington Roundtable board! https://t.co/rHhAkbUJ8f

Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 months agoHappy New Year! Happy to share our 2020 Policy Agenda and get to work in 2020 on making WA a great place to live, work & do business! https://t.co/CeI5f9ZQI9