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The executive chef
It’s opening weekend in Boise, Idaho, as Ethan Stowell makes his entrance into the market with his house-made pasta concept, Tavolata. The mayor and members of the chamber of commerce are there to celebrate the acclaimed chef’s arrival. Television cameras record the ribbon-cutting. Stowell, 49, plays equal parts celebrity chef, host and waiter, running plates to tables, talking with guests and taking interviews with local media.
Moderates lead after initial count of Seattle City Council ballots
The more middle-of-the-road candidates for Seattle City Council led after the first ballot count Tuesday. The three incumbents were behind Tuesday, though Dan Strauss in District 6 trailed Fremont Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Pete Hanning by 2 percentage points, which is a tiny margin when ballots are counted in daily batches.
Bellevue development company acquires large Redmond property
The founder of a restaurant chain sold the property to PMF Investments, according to public records. The Puget Sound Business Journal’s esteemed Women of Influence program honors the best of the best. Now in our 20th year of celebrating influential women in the Puget Sound. Are you part of...
Meet the Seattle Inno Under 25 class of 2023
Not all of the Seattle area's tech leaders have lengthy resumes. This month, Seattle Inno is celebrating some of the youngest stars in the local tech and business world. The 2023 Seattle Inno Under 25 class features 17 leaders. The list includes startup founders, event organizers, venture capitalists and more.
Home prices up in Kitsap, down in Seattle, unchanged elsewhere
Interest rates declined slightly last week but remain high, holding down the purchasing power of prospective home buyers. As a result, median home prices didn't shift much in October in the central Puget Sound region, new data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service shows. Median sales prices were down just...
High-profile fights are taking aim at HOAs, but even greater challenges may lie ahead
Even as fights between angry homeowners and their HOAs spill into public view, their numbers are larger than ever. But some believe the future could bring larger, high-stakes challenges and calls for changes.
Seattle suburb gets some love at NAIOP's Night of the Stars
Bremerton is home to the commercial real estate trade group's Mixed-Use Development of the Year. The Puget Sound Business Journal’s esteemed Women of Influence program honors the best of the best. Now in our 20th year of celebrating influential women in the Puget Sound. 2024 Family Business Awards. PSBJ's...
Years after Lobsang Dargey fraud, his ex-wife still battles financial fallout
Tami Agassi and her ex-husband Lobsang Dargey face a $2.7 million damage claim by the parent company of Hotel Indigo. The Puget Sound Business Journal’s esteemed Women of Influence program honors the best of the best. Now in our 20th year of celebrating influential women in the Puget Sound.
BioLife Solutions raises $10.4M through private placement
Bothell-based cold storage company BioLife Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: BLFS) has raised $10.4 million through a private placement to New York City-based investment firm Casdin Capital. BioLife Solutions disclosed the private placement in an Oct. 19 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Casdin Capital now owns about 19.5% of BioLife...
Patti Payne's Cool Pads: TA Group Holdings CEO puts Sammamish home on the market
John and Susan Sercu’s manse on Lake Sammamish has been the ideal home for them and their children over the last 12 years. “We’ve wanted to live on the lake all our lives,” Susan says. “And the neighborhood was perfect, located on a cul-de-sac." But now,...
Watson Furniture Group: Celebrating its Veterans in the Workplace
Headquartered in Poulsbo, WA, Watson Furniture Group stands tall as an industry-leading commercial furniture manufacturer and a welcoming employer for veterans. Whether they're transitioning to civilian life or have been seeking a more fitting role long after completing their service, Watson offers a supportive environment that understands and celebrates the dedication, unique skills, and quality of character veterans bring to the table. It's a point of pride for Watson that its offices and production floor echo with the experiences of veterans from all branches of service - be it the Navy, Air Force, Marines, Army, or the National Guard. With over 234 cumulative years of service across various departments, from administration to production, Watson’s veteran community is diverse, dynamic, and deeply intertwined with the heart of the company. The ethos of Watson aligns remarkably well with the values instilled in military personnel: camaraderie, service, mutual respect, responsibility, and unwavering commitment. This synergy creates a workspace where veterans can find common ground with their civilian peers and experience a sense of belonging rarely found elsewhere. Rin, an Army veteran now integral to Watson's quality control team, sums it up aptly: “Veterans will always feel welcome at Watson because it operates under the same banner of opportunity, with the opportunities to grow in knowledge and skills with different trades and jobs. Here, we can adjust based on learning and interests.” Fostering individual growth is vital to Watson’s efforts to create a workplace that nurtures a culture that supports its workforce. Such a culture doesn’t just happen by chance; it’s intentionally cultivated. For many veterans, reintegrating into civilian life can be challenging. However, the presence of like-minded individuals who've walked the same path helps ease this transition. Criss, who served in the Army and now plays a pivotal role in Watson’s steel assembly unit, points out, “There’s a lot of other veterans here, so we have similar backgrounds and stories. It makes it easier to associate with others.” Shared experience and mutual understanding are important factors that help individuals comfortably connect and feel a sense of belonging. Notably, the connection between Watson and the armed services is more than just at the grassroots level. Watson's leadership also has military experience within its ranks. The company’s president, CK McKenzie, is a proud Marine Corps veteran and still serves in the reserves. For McKenzie, the invaluable leadership training he garnered during his service isn't just a part of his past; it’s a guiding beacon for his present and future. "The lessons from my service shape my decisions every day," McKenzie asserts. "In being a leader at Watson, I lean heavily on my military experience, ensuring our decisions resonate with respect and gratitude for the collective efforts of our entire team and do justice to each person’s individual contributions." Such a commitment to service leadership is seamlessly woven into the very fabric of Watson's core principles and organizational structure. Karen, who currently works as a product configuration specialist and who served in the Navy, had this to say when asked about Watson’s veteran culture: “It is a joy to work with fellow veterans, as they not only bring to the work environment an understanding of procedural compliance and mission accomplishment but also a sense of unit camaraderie and esprit de corps.” Watson Furniture’s commitment to its veteran workforce is a testament to its broader mission: creating an environment where every individual, regardless of their background, feels valued, heard, and empowered. This Veterans Day, Watson would like to celebrate all veterans and thank them for their service.
Amazon VP leading AI search project leaves company for the 2nd time
Joseph Sirosh, an Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) executive who had been working on artificial intelligence technology for the company's shopping search engine, left the company this week. Amazon confirmed the departure to the Business Journal on Thursday. Sirosh was vice president of Amazon search and Alexa shopping. Employees in the...
Opinion: Permanent supportive housing is the answer to Seattle's housing crisis
If you live or work in Seattle, chances are you know our homelessness crisis all too well. Simply walk a few blocks through downtown and you will pass neighbors subsisting in the cold and wet, sometimes living in tents or sleeping in doorways. In fact, more than 13,000 people will sleep outside each night in King County.
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