John Stearns, Author at 425 Business

Eastside Economic Report Card 2020

A closer look at our cities’ economic market reports.

Eastside tech job growth forecasted to continue at healthy pace

Amazon’s February announcement that it will create more than 15,000 new jobs in Bellevue over the next few years tells you all you need to know about the technology industry on the Eastside: Job-growth is robust, and tech-sector activity is electric.

Lifestyle, News

Remote Work Tips From Locals Doing It Right

Communication and the human connection that comes with it — albeit virtual rather than physical during the COVID-19 crisis — are vital to working and running a business remotely, according to business and academic leaders on the Eastside and beyond.

News

Ironman Triathlon to Bring Spending, Exposure to Maple Valley

Maple Valley will receive a burst of business and exposure on Sept. 20 when it’s scheduled to host an Ironman triathlon that is expected to draw 2,700 athletes plus about 8,100 spectators who travel with the competitors.

News

Region Helps St. Jude Fight Childhood Cancer, Other Diseases

The chief fundraiser for Memphis-based St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital visited the area recently to meet some of the hospital’s more than 50,000 donors in the area, and also with professionals who advise clients on donations vital to St. Jude.

Lifestyle

Dedicated Deposits

Local banks and connections seem to correlate to more deposits among Washington-based banks, based on annual deposit reports that highlight market shares.

Lifestyle, Tech

Help Still Wanted

If you’re a talented software engineer, you’re on the wanted-persons list among Seattle and Eastside technology companies.

News

Renton, Seattle Southside Chambers Tap Community for Solutions to Economic Inequity

The Renton and Seattle Southside Chambers of Commerce addressed some real and sometimes uncomfortable truths about economic equity in the booming Seattle metro area economy on last week.

Lifestyle

An Everett Expansion

The Port of Everett continues improvements and development as it plans a role to the north.

Lifestyle

Inclusive Investments

Experts say placing a high value on workplace diversity and inclusion has a positive impact on workplace culture — and also on a company’s return on investment. Such is the case for Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream.

Written by John Stearns

Eastside Economic Report Card 2020

Eastside tech job growth forecasted to continue at healthy pace

Remote Work Tips From Locals Doing It Right

Ironman Triathlon to Bring Spending, Exposure to Maple Valley

Region Helps St. Jude Fight Childhood Cancer, Other Diseases

Dedicated Deposits

Help Still Wanted

Renton, Seattle Southside Chambers Tap Community for Solutions to Economic Inequity

An Everett Expansion

Inclusive Investments

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