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Bellevue’s Acumatica Forms Strategic Collaboration with BDO

Bellevue-based Acumatica, which digitizes and integrates companies’ accounting and other business segments in the cloud for easy access, has announced a strategic collaboration with global accounting and advisory firm BDO USA.

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Gov. Inslee’s 2020 Budget Proposal Detailed

Gov. Jay Inslee recently released his 2020 supplemental budget proposal, which includes actions to address homelessness; combat climate change; add early learning opportunities; and strengthen efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Bequest of $10M to Benefit 17 Local Community Colleges

Students at 17 western Washington community and technical colleges will have the opportunity to overcome financial hurdles and reach their educational goals thanks to a bequest of nearly $10 million from the Eva Gordon Estate.

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Going With the Flow

Once a generator for hydroelectric power, Cascade Water Alliance-owned Lake Tapps is being pegged as a potential source of drinking water for the Eastside.

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Realogics Sotheby’s Expands Staff For New Bellevue Branch

On the heels of announcing its upcoming regional branch launch in downtown Bellevue, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty recently revealed its team would be joined by industry veteran Lisa Whittaker.

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Smart Mailbox Launches to Deter “Porch Pirates”

Danby Appliances has announced the Greater Seattle Area as the U.S. launch site of its Parcel Guard Smart Mailbox, a product to prevent the theft of delivered packages, just in time for the holiday season.

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Washington Updates Paid Overtime Policy

After substantial stakeholder engagement and public participation, hundreds of thousands of Washington workers will see their overtime protections updated for the first time since 1977.

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Report: UW Bothell Economic Impact About $342M Annually

The University of Washington Bothell generated a total impact on the state’s economy of more than $341.8 million in fiscal year 2018, according to a study conducted by a consulting firm specializing in economic impact analysis.

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Bellevue College Lands Pair of Federal Grants

Bellevue College has announced receipt of two federal grants: One, a nearly $2.1 million award to improve retention, completion, and transfer rates of students; and another of nearly $2 million to help improve students’ work-ready skills.

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Dept. of Commerce, UTC Announces New Clean Electricity Markets Workgroup

The Washington Department of Commerce and the Utilities and Transportation Commission recently unveiled a new workgroup that will examine market related impacts as electric utilities work to comply with the Washington clean electricity requirements.