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The Center for Small Business

Since 2001, the Center for Small Business has focused on improving Washington's small business climate by providing public policy recommendations from small businesses to policymakers. The Center provides accurate information and analysis on the state's regulatory climate, tax structure, health insurance systems, transportation infrastructure, and more. The Center holds conferences, issue forums, legislative briefings, and testifies before the state legislature by invitation. In order to provide the public with timely research the Center publishes studies, Policy Notes, opinion editorials, and Legislative Memos.

Director Carl Gipson

Carl Gipson is the Director for the Center for Small Business. He was formerly Director of Communications and Operations for Washington Policy Center. He regularly writes opinion pieces, Legislative Memos, and Policy Notes focusing on current small business issues. Carl holds a degree in Political Science from Western Washington University.

Contact Information

For questions or for more information from the Center for Small Businessplease e-mail cgipson@washingtonpolicy.org.