WASHINGTON'S LEADING BUSINESS MAGAZINE

June 2009/FEATURES

Chateau Ste. Michelle CEO Ted Baseler works for the benefit of the entire state's wine industry, not just his company.
By: By Mike Ullmann
Ted Baseler has been CEO of  Ste. Michelle for eight years and in the company’s leadership for a quarter of a century. In that time he has brought the wine world’s attention to Washington state. Five years ago...
Werner Vogels has made Amazon.com a pioneer in the development and promotion of a new computer architecture.
By: By John Foley
Werner Vogels left a post at Cornell University to come work as Amazon.com’s chief technologist, giving the online retailer a competitive edge in “cloud computing.” On a cool spring afternoon in New York City,...

Contents

Departments

Profiles

Chateau Ste. Michelle CEO Ted Baseler works for the benefit of the entire state's wine industry, not just his company.
Renewable energy, smart grids and federal money come with a hidden downside.
New utility projects will lead to more renewable-energy sources.
Add economic woes to an already fickle wine industry.
President and CEO, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Retail & Services

Werner Vogels has made Amazon.com a pioneer in the development and promotion of a new computer architecture.
Director, Washington State Department of Commerce

Made in Washington

Decisions made to pull the family together have weakened the Seattle Times.
A “cosmetics cop” educates wary customers and succeeds in business.

Commentary
Technology

Yes, you can help your business with 140-character messages.
I’m just not cool enough to be a Mac person, so I’ll settle for less.

Commentary

Strategies for success in an economic downturn.

Health Care

By developing pathology networks to produce faster lab results, CellNetix and PAML are helping to reduce health care costs for Washington businesses.

Health Care
Technology

Pathway Medical lands $40 million venture deal to market medical device.

Finance

Fiscally prudent, and the results bear testimony.

Workplace

Thinking about a reduction in force? Read this article first.