John Stearns, Author at 425 Business

Bellevue Poised to Emerge Stronger from Pandemic, Leaders Say

Bellevue's mayor and deputy mayor expressed optimism about the city's ability to emerge from the pandemic stronger by continuing to work together as they fielded questions in a State of the City webinar.

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High-Powered VC Team Forms to Back Software Companies

A new Seattle-area venture group launched July 29 to invest in early stage Pacific Northwest companies developing software with the potential to shape the economy.

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Kirkland Urban Welcomes New Retailers, Marks Reopenings of Others

Kirkland Urban, a shopping and restaurant destination in downtown Kirkland, recently announced several grand openings, tenant reopenings, and an update on future retailers.

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Bank CEO Nervous, But Hopeful in Midyear Economic Forecast

Despite the growing COVID-19 economic concerns, Washington Federal Bank President and CEO Brent Beardall said the entrepreneurial nature and diverse economic base of Seattle and Bellevue, among other things, give him hope.

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The Business of Kirkland

The future of this Eastside city appears likely to include population, housing, and retail and commercial property growth.

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Redmond’s Zensa Releases New COVID-19 Recovery Tool for Smaller Businesses

Prerna Goja’s digital-transformation company, Redmond-based Zensa LLC, focuses on services that include making technology accessible for people of all abilities, plus building products to help small and medium-sized businesses. Think…

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Overlake and SCCA Launch Joint Cancer Treatment Program

Overlake Medical Center and Clinics and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) today launched a joint cancer treatment program to bring cutting-edge cancer care to the Bellevue hospital, a collaboration first announced in January.

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Chambers of Commerce Distribute PPE to King County Small Businesses

King County chambers of commerce, with a big assist from Amazon and its Treasure Trucks, began distributing free personal protection equipment (PPE) to small businesses in the county today to help keep employees safe and healthy.

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Not-so-basic Training: Apprenti Bridges Tech Talent and Diversity Gaps

Apprenti program helps ‘democratize’ tech-job opportunities.

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Impact Washington Offers Manufacturers Free COVID-19 Operating Guidance

Impact Washington is offering free assessments of manufacturing facilities to help small and midsize manufacturers ensure they’re meeting guidelines for safe restart and operation under the governor’s COVID-19 guidelines.

Written by John Stearns

Bellevue Poised to Emerge Stronger from Pandemic, Leaders Say

High-Powered VC Team Forms to Back Software Companies

Kirkland Urban Welcomes New Retailers, Marks Reopenings of Others

Bank CEO Nervous, But Hopeful in Midyear Economic Forecast

The Business of Kirkland

Redmond’s Zensa Releases New COVID-19 Recovery Tool for Smaller Businesses

Overlake and SCCA Launch Joint Cancer Treatment Program

Chambers of Commerce Distribute PPE to King County Small Businesses

Not-so-basic Training: Apprenti Bridges Tech Talent and Diversity Gaps

Impact Washington Offers Manufacturers Free COVID-19 Operating Guidance