Dru Garson will Serve as Connection Between AWB, 90 Local Chambers of Commerce Statewide
Dru Garson has accepted a position with the Association of Washington Business (AWB) to lead engagement with the AWB Grassroots Alliance, a coalition of chambers of commerce throughout Washington. The mission of the alliance is to provide a statewide voice for economic growth and community prosperity.
Garson is currently CEO of Greater Grays Harbor, Inc., the regional chamber of commerce and economic development council in Aberdeen. He’s been active in AWB’s Rural Jobs initiative, the Washington Child Care Collaborative Task Force, and the AWB Institute, the nonprofit focused on solutions to some of the state’s biggest challenges. In 2019 he received AWB’s Advocate of the Year Award. AWB decided to hire Garson before the coronavirus situation unfolded in Washington. He will start in his new role on May 1st.
“It’s been a privilege to work with such an outstanding community and organization here in Grays Harbor,” said Garson. “I am excited to take on this new role and continue to advocate on behalf of the needs of the statewide business community.”
“Dru has done an exceptional job leading Greater Grays Harbor and positioning our organization for success,” said GGHI Board Chair Tony Enzler. “We are incredibly proud of all the hard work and accomplishments that he has contributed over the years on behalf of Grays Harbor and wish him the best.”
The alliance shares information, technical support and training to support a unified voice for Washington employers. Visit www.awb.org/local-chamber-grassrootsalliance for more information.