About the campaign
"Thank you."
Two words that Washington's businesses hear far too rarely. Yet every day, across every corner of this state, businesses are creating jobs, paying taxes that fund our schools and roads, investing in housing and infrastructure, and giving back to the communities they call home. From the farms that stocks our grocery stores to the companies that sponsors a local nonprofit, Washington businesses make this state what it is.
And right now, they need to hear from us.
Employers are leaving Washington. Others are being recruited away. Too many are frustrated by a growing tax and regulatory burden that makes it harder to compete and harder to stay. We want to change that. We want to celebrate Washington employers, because when they thrive, our communities thrive, our kids have opportunities, our neighborhoods grow stronger, and our state becomes a place people want to invest in, build in, and stay in.
We're inviting people across Washington to say thank you for what businesses have built, from our parks, hospitals, and cultural institutions to our roads, farms, and neighborhood gathering places. And we're calling on state leaders to respond with a long-term economic development plan that makes Washington the best state in the country to start, grow, and keep a business.
Nearly 1 in 2
The proportion of tax dollars in Washington that come from businesses.
83%
Of Washingtonians with private health insurance get it through their employer.
$58 billion
in goods & services Washington businesses export around the world every year - more than 40 other states.
how to participate
Share why you are thankful for the employers in your community
We are inviting people across Washington, to submit a short video completing one simple prompt.
complete the prompt
I want to say thank you to Washington employers for...
For example:
Kris Johnson
President, Association of Washington Business
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Film your video
Record a short 30-second video on your phone camera completing the prompt. Authenticity is what matters most. Share a story of your employer, a sponsorship, or a way a local business impacted your life or community.
02
Submit the form
Upload your video using the form below. Include your business name, industry, and the location.
03
How we will use the video
We will place this video on the website, use it on the AWB social media, and help grow the movement statewide.
I want to say it on behalf of the people of this great state: thank you for the business that you do. Thank you for your contributions to your community. Thank you for your contributions to the economy...
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Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire and former Attorney General during the morning keynote: Washington’s Past, Present, and Path Forward, at the 2026 AWB Spring Summit on Wednesday, May 6, 2026
press & Media
In the news.
Coverage of the Thank You Washington campaign and AWB's call for a statewide economic development plan.