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Around the Table: Lease Crutcher Lewis, AT&T, Comcast, Delta Dental, & More

January 30th, 2026

Lease Crutcher Lewis’ Bart Ricketts penned an op-ed for the Portland Business Journal, making the case for why business leadership matters in the health of a downtown core and why sustained investment, civic engagement, and structural reform must work together to restore confidence and competitiveness. Congratulations to these Washington Roundtable member companies recognized by Newsweek as part of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture,… Read more

Joint Statement from Business Leaders Opposing HB 2100

January 22nd, 2026

Olympia – January 22, 2026 – The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following joint statement today opposing HB 2100, legislation that would expand a Seattle-style payroll tax statewide. “Washingtonians across the state are facing an affordability crisis. Families are struggling with rising housing costs, groceries, childcare, utilities,… Read more

Washington Roundtable Announces 2026 Leadership Team

January 6th, 2026

As we begin 2026, we are pleased to welcome the new leadership team for the Washington Roundtable board, bringing deep experience across healthcare, finance, and energy, and a shared commitment to Washington’s long-term economic strength: – Jeff Roe, CEO & President, Premera Blue Cross, will serve as Chair, contributing his strategic vision and commitment to addressing Washington’s workforce and economic challenges. – Kerri… Read more

Around the Table: PSL, Puget Sound Energy, Joshua Green Corp., & More

January 5th, 2026

Pioneer Square Labs’ Julie Sandler and Puget Sound Energy’s Mary Kipp were both recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal for being among the most influential leaders in our region. Congrats, Julie and Mary! So well deserved! Amazon is investing up to $50 billion to advance U.S. government AI and supercomputing capabilities. McKinstry and Gonzaga University are building on their long-standing partnership to… Read more