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These Modern Abodes Can Be Yours for a Cool $1.5M
A classic midcentury-modern in Magnolia, and 21st-century mods in Madison Park and Kirkland
This article appears in the May 2019 issue. Click here for a free subscription. Remember when $1 million was considered a lot for a house in our region? Or for that matter, just two decades ago, when $100,000 could buy, say, a slightly worn rambler in northeast Ballard with a detached garage? Today, of course,…
Washingtons Suds Makers Are Rolling Out the Barrels at an Explosive Pace
The states craft-beer sector is expanding at a rate of 33 new breweries a year
Washington ranks second in the nation in the number of craft breweries, which collectively produced some 1.2 million kegs of beer, support 6,300 jobs statewide and have a statewide economic impact of $1.4 billion. Those are the findings of a just-release study sponsored by the Washington Beer Commission, which is based on 2017 beer-sales figures….
Seattle Has the Attention of International Real Estate Investors
City ranks among the top metros globally as a magnet for property investments
Seattle ranks third among cities worldwide as a market where global investors would like to increase their real estate holdings, according to a new investor survey by AFIRE, an association representing some 200 institutional investors and investment managers across 24 nations. The study also ranked Seattle among the top 10 cities globally as a real…
10 Seattle Women Business Leaders Discuss the Power of Mentors
Executives from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Puget Sound Public Radio, Washington Global Health Alliance, The Riveter and other organizations discuss the importance of finding and keeping mentors throughout their careers.
This article appears as part of the “Women at Work” cover story in the May 2018 issue. Click here for a free subscription. Andrea Voytko Deputy Director, Alumni Program Manager at the Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationI have been so fortunate to have Cheryl Scott, now retired CEO of Group Health Cooperative, as my sponsor…
10 Seattle Pop-Up Shops for the Holiday Season
Shop local and find the perfect gifts for your family and friends.
This story originally ran on seattlemag.com. Tis the season to shop, and though we have our favorite retail standbys, theres nothing like discovering something completely new. Sure, holiday shopping is about the gift, but dont discount the journeythere can be more to it than packed lines, sold out it products and screaming children (and, lets…
The Impact of HVAC Controls on the King County Library System | Sponsored
Sponsored by MacDonald-Miller What happens when you have 48 buildings to manage, all with their own specific challenges and all under constraints of a single budget? King County Library Systems (KCLS) knew there had to be a better way of managing their buildings. So how were they able to shift their building maintenance from reactive to…
How to Ensure Your Board of Directors and Officers are Adequately Covered from Unexpected Lawsuits | Sponsored
sponsored by The Partners Group If you’re considering joining a board or are already on one, there are a few things you should understand about risk and liability. Whether you are involved in a non-profit, a soon-to-be or already established public company, or a private company, it’s important to know that directors and officers can be…
Finding Your Next Tech Job: It’s Not All About the Money | Sponsored
The search for a new tech job can be daunting. Sitting in a room for 4-6 hours in a stretch while a new person comes in with a whole new set of questions every 30-60 minutes. Interviewers dig into code, setup discussions around code quality and delivery, and tailor their questions to draw out your…
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[Virtual] Reality Check
Seattle companies will cash in on the coming VR explosion. How it plays out beyond gaming is the next big question.
After years of hype about virtual reality, it stands ready to move from The Matrix and Avatar into real life, with applications ranging from gaming to e-sales, from collaborative product design to remote surgery. Whats more, many companies in the Seattle region will reap the benefits. It is a paradigm shift, says Bob Berry, CEO…
Legal Briefs: How to Establish a Winning Company Culture | Sponsored
True business leaders are good at what they do — they are skillful planners, have passion for what they do and exercise good judgment. At a recent Seattle seminar for startup companies, I stressed that “company culture” is key to business success, customer satisfaction and employee retention. A November 2015 article by Lindsay McGregor and…