AWB Chairman Brad Carlson in The Columbian

This short article on Brad Carlson in the Columbian gives deserved recognition to this year's chairman of the board. Brad's always quick to point out the value of teamwork, as this quote demonstrates.

"It's amazing when you've got a voice there representing 6,500 business how effective they can be and how the Legislature and governor listen," Carlson said.

Carlson and the association want to make sure legislators hear the importance of keeping Washington competitive in today's global market. High on their list of things to watch is the crafting of a sustainable state budget, one that puts money away for the lean times. The membership also wants to see that infrastructure and education needs for the state are maintained.

Well said. Well done.