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Associated Industries announces 2010-2011 recipients of A.I. Bright Promise Program scholarships, and new award category
In late May, the Associated Industries Bright Promise Program Selection Committee confirmed this year’s scholarship recipients. To be a recipient, students must attend one of the Spokane Community Colleges or be a transfer student from one of the Community Colleges to Eastern Washington University and meet several other criteria. Each scholarship covers approximately one half the tuition cost for the 2010 - 2011 school year.
2010-2011 A.I. Bright Promise Program Recipients
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Community Robert Browning |
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Eastern Laura Baump |
Additional scholarship award announced
The A.I. Bright Promise Program scholarship committee also extended three additional awards this to the EWU School of Business “Dean’s Leadership Scholarship” program designed to recognize outstanding students within the department, which had faced very significant cutbacks due to budgetary constraints.
Associated Industries “Dean’s Leadership” Scholarship Recipients
Ariel Dykstra
Brandon Derning-Hieby
Heather Brandt
“I am exceptionally proud of the work A.I. and the Selection Committee have done,” said DeWalt regarding the new award. “But as I have said before, the need is still strong. I would encourage others – whether a business or an individual – to consider what they might do to help ensure that our region continues to have the talented and skilled workers it needs for years to come.”
Mayor Mary Verner applauds the Associated Industries Bright Promise Program
"It is my pleasure to personally congratulate you on receiving the Association of Washington Business 2010 Community Service Award.
Your commitment to provide tuition scholarships to students attending Eastern Washington University of The Community Colleges of Spokane is commendable. Your generosity will help develop the skill workforce we need to support Spokane's businesses."
– Mary Verner
Mayor of Spokane, WA
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Associated Industries Open House fetes two long-term employees
as they retire
Two long-time Associated Industries employees retire this summer. They are: Linda Helwege of Associated Employers Trust benefits division, and Judy McMillian of the Retrospective Rating and safety division.
Linda and Judy have been a part of Associated Industries for a combined total of more than 30 years. Associated Industries is working hard to make this transition as seamless as possible for all its members.
On Thursday, July 1st Associated Industries had an Open House in their honor. Many of Associated Industries members and the duo's friends in the community stopped by Associated Industries to wish them well.
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A.I. Membership Appreciation BBQ and Cruise will soon be under weigh
Associated Industries annual Membership Appreciation BBQ and Cruise is almost upon us, and it is an event members return for year after year.
Be sure to mark your calendar for Friday, August 6th from 5-9pm in Coeur d’Alene.
Weather forcasts are predicting sunshine and fair winds.
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August only: Refer a new member to Associated Industries, and receive a FREE on-site HR audit
Throughout the month of August if your business refers a new member who signs up for Associated Industries Services, your business will receive a free HR audit.
During the on-site HR audit Val Fields, our HR Manager will meet with you at your location and review all aspects of your HR paperwork and processes and follow up with a report of recommended changes, procedures and updates. This is a $600 value.
For more information:
Contact Val Fields, HR Manager
at 509.342.2182 or 800.720.4291 or
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Seeking input regarding an Executive Compensation survey for 2010
Every three to four years, Associated Industries conducts a detailed survey of executive compensation. It includes CEO, CFO and all other top executives, with salary, bonus, incentive, and other compensation elements correlated with the annual sales volume of your business. We have received requests to conduct the research again in 2010. (Our last A.I. ExecuComp Survey was completed in 2008.)
To determine interest, we need your input. Would a compensation report be of value to you, and would you be willing to participate? Prices vary, see below.
| A.I. Member: | Survey Participants: $350 | Non-Participants: $500 |
| Non-Member: | Survey Participants: $500 | Non-Participants: $950 |
For more information:
Contact Bill Sweigert, Vice President Training & Development
at 509.777.2658 or 800.720.4291 or
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CNBC ranks Washington State among the top 15 for business
Utilizing 40 measures of competitiveness in business, with input from business groups including the National Association of Manufacturers, a recent CNBC Special Report ranked Washington State among the top 15 states for business. Categories in the ranking included cost of doing business, workforce, quality of life, education, business friendliness, and five other attributes. Idaho narrowly missed the top 25, coming in 26th while Hawaii, Rhode Island and Alaska filled the last three slots.
