Haugen named “Business Champion” by Chambers of Commerce

OLYMPIA —The Joint Governmental Affairs Committee of the Joint Snohomish County Chambers of Commerce has presented Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island, with a 2008 Business Champion Award in recognition of her sponsorship and support of legislation to improve the business climate of Washington and Snohomish County.

“Washington businesses need to know that we’re doing everything we can to help them grow our economy,” said Haugen, who supported bills to reduce the tax and regulatory burdens on businesses, including an increase in the small business credit for the business and occupation tax.

The award was presented at the Joint Snohomish County Chambers “Legislative Recognition Breakfast” held at the Everett Golf & Country Club, where local business leaders gathered for the Snohomish County Business Forum & 2008 Business Champion Awards.

“The Joint Government Affairs Committee of the Everett Area, South Snohomish County and Monroe Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Senator Haugen with a 2008 Business Champion Award,” said Louise Stanton-Masten, President & CEO of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce. “Senator Haugen continues to be an advocate of local business issues that concern Snohomish County and we are pleased to recognize her efforts.”

The Joint Snohomish County Chambers is comprised of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, the South Snohomish Area Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe Chamber. Every year, their Joint Governmental Affairs Committee tracks the bill sponsorship and voting record of Snohomish area legislators on issues of importance to business and economic development. This year, the committee gave Haugen a score of 86% based on her voting record and sponsorship of 15 bills the Chambers supported and 7 they opposed.

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