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Small businesses are hurting - who gets elected can make a difference
"OUR state's economic health relies on a thriving private sector. Not only must large companies such as Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks remain strongholds in Washington, but small businesses must remain sustainable as well...." Click here to read the entire article.
In business and politics, transparency matters
"How many of us believe that government works best for the people when there is transparency? I certainly do..." Click here to read the entire article.
Wake up and get involved before more companies take a hike
"Regardless of whether you decide to take an active role in government, there will always be lawmakers in Olympia making decisions that affect your everyday life." Click here to read the entire article.
2009 Special Elections: Primary Election Results Available
There are legislative special elections in three Southeastern Washington districts this year; the 9th, 15th and 16th districts. Click here for primary election results and keep up to date with current campaign fund raising analysis on these special election campaigns as well as 2010 legislative campaigns that are actively raising money.
Got a head for business? Run for elective office!
Got a head for business? The just-concluded Washington legislative session offers several examples of why the state needs more lawmakers with private-sector experience, writes guest columnist Erin McCallum, President of Enterprise Washington. Only 23 percent of lawmakers have any business experience — one possible reason why anti-business bills were introduced. Click here to read the entire article.
How Playing Politics through Political Contributions Shapes Public Policy
"With our state legislature in the heat of its work, it’s revealing to see which special interest groups are
benefiting from their political involvement during the most recent 2008 elections and how that is
damaging our state’s private sector. ..." . Click here to read the entire article.
The News Tribune, April 29, 2009
State needs lawmakers with private-sector experience
by Erin McCallum, President, Enterprise Washington & The Business Institute of Washington
Who in their right mind would ever want to run for public office? With the state of the economy and the public scrutiny paid to a candidate, who would want to run? ... click here to read more
The Olympian, November 7, 2008
Statehouse update: Sen. Rasmussen one of the few Dems in trouble
by Brad Shannon, Olympian Political Editor
Yesterday's ballot counting brought a lot of clarity to statewide races, but a few legislative races are still up in the air.....click here to read moreThe
The Columbian, October 27, 2008
Group aims to raise businesses' political profile
by Kathy Durbin, Columbian Staff Writer
WASHINGTON businesses need to borrow a page from labor unions and get more strategic in their political involvement, says Erin McCallum, the president of a new organization that aims to educate businesses large and small about where best to put their money and support at election time....click here to read more
Reuters, September 17, 2008
Enterprise Washington Predicts an Incumbent Landslide in '08
by Lee Keller, Enterprise Washington
Predicting a 78% incumbent landslide in the 2008 state legislative races, Enterprise Washington is calling on the private sector to get involved in voting for legislators that are good for business in this state. ....click here to read more
Seattle Times, July 2, 2008
Technology changes our relationship with both business, government
by Erin McCallum, President, Enterprise Washington
LEGENDARY Speaker of the House Thomas "Tip" O'Neill once declared, "All politics is local." He meant that people in towns and cities throughout the country had a powerful influence on politicians, legislation and policies at every level — from Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. Increasingly, all business is local, too....click here to read more
Press Releases & White Papers
April 29, 2009
Stepping Up To the Plate for Public Service
by Erin McCallum, President, Enterprise Washington
Who in their right mind would ever want to run for public office? Are you kidding me?... Click here to read more