Taking care of business

OLYMPIA – He’s been a soldier and a senator. Now he can add one more title to his résumé. The Everett and the South Snohomish County Chambers of Commerce announced last week that Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, is a recipient of their annual “Business Champion” award.

“Supporting our small businesses is the key to creating more jobs and growing a strong economy,” said Hobbs.

Todd Morrow, chair of the Joint Government Affairs Committee for the South Snohomish County and Everett Area Chambers of Commerce, noted his gratitude for Hobbs’ efforts. “For a first-year senator to be so accessible is pretty remarkable,” Morrow said. “We really appreciate the time he spent with us and the support he has given to the business community.”

Morrow said 65 bills were used to rate lawmakers this session, and lawmakers who voted with the committee agenda 75 percent of the time or better received “Business Champion” honors.

“I’m honored,” Hobbs said. “It’s nice to see our state as a partner with business and not an obstruction. This is a relationship I plan on building with our business leaders.

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