Top Stories of 2016

It’s been an interesting year for 425 Business, and we can’t believe it’s gone by so fast. Once again, we’ve encountered dynamic characters across the Eastside. We’ve met a female…

Sky Does Life

A few years ago, Adam Dahlberg was a depressed and overweight teenager, standing in line at the local food bank and struggling to find a purpose in life. Today, the…

Gazing at the Crystal Ball

Eastside industry experts make their predictions for 2017 What a difference a year makes. On the Eastside in 2016, much has happened. The region is blessed with a rich and…

Moving to the Country

There’s an art to scoring acreage property Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life? Purchasing acreage property is great if you want to build a…

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life? Purchasing acreage property is great if you want to build a custom home, pursue hobbies, and create a second home. But be warned: obtaining acreage property requires doing your homework.

Natural Talent

Tara Walmsley wanted to take a fencing class but ended up finding her passion in dancing instead Tara Walmsley accidentally two-stepped her way into a passion 17 years ago, when…

Office Envy: Eddie Bauer

Eddie Bauer isn’t a name made up by marketing gurus. Eddie Bauer was a real man — an Orcas Island-born lover of the outdoors who turned his passion into a…

‘Tis the Season to Give

The holidays are here and business is booming, but that doesn’t make office gift-giving any easier. You want to give something fun and thoughtful to show you care. Plus, with…

Financial Planning Can Help Avoid Future Turbulence

Knowing what I know now, if I had to do it all over again, I probably would have followed in my kid brother’s footsteps and pursued a career as an…

Itching to Go Public? Tread Softly

Make sure your board is qualified, and show investors significant growth Filing for an initial public offering for a company can be an alluring prospect, but is it the right…

DreamBox Learning Is in the Business of Student Success

Technology is rapidly transforming industries, and now it’s breaking into the classroom. Bellevue-based DreamBox Learning is helping lead the charge. DreamBox Learning is a math-based program that presents challenging problem-solving,…