11 Questions with Justin Ford of Noble Food Group
1. What is your business background?• I was a business consultant for Domino’s Pizza in the Northwest for 3 ½ years before taking a position with the International division. I…
Edelman Appoints New Digital Group Director for the Pacific Northwest
Edelman has named Gina Avila the senior vice president and group director for digital in the Pacific Northwest. In her new role, Avila will partner with leadership in Seattle and…
Next stage of Bellevue’s 120th Avenue Project Begins Monday September 15th
Contractors will begin making improvements to 120th Avenue Northeast between Northeast Seventh and 12th streets on Monday, September 15. The city is widening the street to five lanes and adding…
Western Washington housing market stability continues with modest gains in sales, prices
“Stability” seemed to characterize the direction of Western Washington’s housing market during August, according to new figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Both the volume of sales and prices rose…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue Receives Grant for Education Center
The C. Keith Birkenfeld Memorial Trust, managed by The Seattle Foundation, has pledged $500,000 to support the construction of the planned new downtown Club. “We are thrilled to receive this…
NFL Tackles a Tough Issue: Domestic Violence
In a bold move, Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League, informed team owners that the NFL will increase its penalties for player’s involved in domestic violence cases. “We…
Taxis vs. Uber: A Perfect Example of Resistance to Change
Three things traditional taxi companies have in common with businesses of the past By IMD Professor Cyril Bouquet and Chloé Renault In cities all over the world an ugly war…
Back to School: 10 Ways to Keep Students, Pedestrians and Motorists Safe
As the new school year begins, AAA Washington urges drivers to be aware and extra cautious when traveling in school zones, backing out of driveways and navigating through parking lots…
Bellevue’s Dim Sum Factory in Factoria Has Short ‘Soft Opening’ Now Closed for More Work
Last week I reported that the Dim Sum Factory at Factoria Mall had opened – but the opening was short lived. Dim Sum Factory is now closed for an indefinite…
5 Ways to Protect Your Startup From Copycats
Whoever said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery clearly did not have a startup. The fact is, when you have a good idea the copycats will come out…