Association of Washington Business: Manufacturing Week Bus Tour

This annual cross state bus tour raises awareness of the role manufacturing plays in Washington state, supports the successful growth of our state's manufacturing sector, and also gives us the opportunity to spotlight some of our state's manufacturers who are contributing to their communities and the state economy in innovative and impactful ways. AWB's Manufacturing Week, 6 full days of facility tours, will once again shine a spotlight on Washington's makers, highlight the importance of manufacturing to the state's economic recovery and call attention to ways policy makers and others can support manufacturers. Challenges facing manufacturing include a complex regulatory environment, relatively high taxes and a skills gap making it difficult to find qualified workers.