Bill Conroy
Seattle Is Now the Laboratory of This Nations Future
Prepare for more sacrifice ahead in the battle against the coronavirus, but dont let dread of the future paralyze you in the present
Washington Gov. Jay Inslees emergency proclamation temporarily shutting down restaurants, bars and recreational facilities statewide and prohibiting all gatherings of more than 50 people is part of an escalating social-distancing effort that also is drastically constricting economic activity. Its a public-health response aimed at limiting the deadly reach of the coronavirus (COVID-19). So, it seems…
Washington Restaurants and Bars Are Being Ordered Closed to Help Stem the Spread of the Coronavirus
The governors order also will require theaters, health and fitness clubs and similar venues to shut down
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee plans to issue an emergency proclamation on Monday, March 16, that will temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and recreational facilities statewide and prohibit all gatherings of more than 50 people as part of a growing dragnet aimed at limiting the deadly reach of the coronavirus. Restaurants will be allowed to provide…
A New Coronavirus Fund Set Up to Help Those Falling Between the Cracks in the Outbreak Has Raised $9.2M in Only a Few Days
The effort is backed by a coalition of Seattle-area philanthropy, government and business partners
The new COVID-19 Response Fund has now raised more than $9 million since its launch this past Monday, March 9, as part of an effort to provide grants to community-based organization assisting vulnerable populations in the Puget Sound region that are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus virus outbreak. The fund had raised some $2.5 million…
Seattles $1B Cruise-Ship Industry Wakes to News of Princess Cruises Deciding to Suspend Operations
The broadening coronavirus outbreak forces the Carnival Corp. subsidiary to implement a 60-day pause
The Crown Princess of Princess Cruises and the Westerdam of the Holland America Line are seen docked at a pier in Seattle Washington.
Washington Gov. Inslee Announces New Event-Size Restrictions as Coronavirus Continues to Rattle Seattles Business Community
Local business leaders say they are grateful for public health officials response to the crisis, but also stress more economic relief is necessary
Gov. Jay Inslee raised the bar on defending against unchecked spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by prohibiting gatherings of more than 250 people in Seattle and across a three-county area through the end of March. Inslee made the announcement, which affects King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, at a press conference today, March 11, pointing out…
Seattle-Area Road Traffic Nosedives as the Coronavirus Outbreak Spreads
Analysis of traffic data shows vehicle activity in greater Seattle dipped significantly following recent King County social-distancing recommendations
Recent traffic data in greater Seattle shows a steep decline in vehicle activity on city roads in the wake of King Countys March 4 public announcement urging employees to work from home as part of a larger effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the state. The traffic data, provided by auto insurer…
Seattle Software-as-a-Service Firm Banzai Completes $7M Funding Round
The companys event-marketing automation software is used by some of the largest tech companies in the country
Despite the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak threatening to put the brakes on many public gatherings, the fact that some venture capital firms are still willing to bet on a brighter future is proving to be good news Banzai, a Seattle-based provider of event-marketing automation software that has just raised $7 million in equity financing…
Alaska Airlines Adds Daily Nonstop Service to Cincinnati
The new flight to the southern Ohio city brings to 93 the number of nonstop destinations served by Alaska via Sea-Tac Airport
The new flight to the southern Ohio city brings to 93 the number of nonstop destinations served by Alaska via Sea-Tac Airport
U.S. Bank’s Kristy Dickson Says Raising the Comfort Level Helps to Advance Leadership Goals
The lender's Seattle market leader recalls a great mentor telling her that with every interaction as a leader, you are building your brand
Kristy Dickson, U.S. Banks Seattle market leader for consumer and business banking, oversees 75 branches and some 500 retail and business bankers across the metro area. Her rise to the senior executive level at a major bank began with humble beginnings, however. She worked as a bank teller while attending Shoreline Community College on a…
