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Why Successful Issaquah BUSINESS Means Successful Issaquah SCHOOLS




Elyse Edwards had the privilege of participating in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Team program for her entire high school career at Issaquah High…a program funded in part by the Issaquah Schools Foundation. The ability to design, fabricate and build mechanical systems with professional engineers, as well as organize and lead large robotics projects, was the experience that landed Elyse acceptance to the prestigious Johns Hopkins University’s Mechanical Engineering program-a program she will complete in 2013.

Elyse is just one of many success stories coming out of our top-ranked Issaquah schools…and we know our great local school system is one of Issaquah’s most cherished assets.

But great schools require additional annual funding and creative involvement from the local business community to support the ever-growing gap in state educational funding. In fact, without a strong business community, our schools, our local education foundations and our students all suffer. A strong business community drives the economic vitality of Issaquah, thereby promoting a healthy community and a prepared local and global workforce. Strong businesses are critical ingredients to a strong school system.

As citizens and local businesses, we know that a solid education helps young people become mature adults, successful professionals, and effective citizens. As partners in shaping our community, businesses invest in school programs that will make a difference, and support high learning standards as a means to improving education. We need to do everything we can to create a supportive environment for local businesses because Successful Issaquah Business Means Successful Issaquah Schools.

GET INVOLVED! Learn more about how you can get involved in supporting a strong local economy to help support our schools by emailing the Chamber today at this email: Email the Chamber Now to Get Involved!