December 2020 Archives - 425 Business

Trendy Treatments

Robert Binford, a heart surgeon at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, remembers a patient, on whom he had performed a minimally invasive heart valve procedure, putting on a shirt and…

Minimally invasive surgeries are on the rise locally, and surgical outcomes, and new technology and tools — some designed on the Eastside — are helping drive growth.

Lifestyle

Business of … Snoqualmie Valley

Kelly Coughlin, executive director of the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce, loves her home, where frequent kayaking adventures are simply part of daily life. The Snoqualmie Valley, considered the gateway to…

Today, this former logging region offers a mix of natural splendor and outdoor recreation, while also hosting a variety of tech companies, the state’s biggest National Guard Readiness Center, and a new ice arena.

Lifestyle

24 Hours: Kendall Anderegg

Many small-business owners like to think they helped build their community, and while the contributions of many such businesses are significantly impactful, this feeling is quite literally true for Kendall…

Share a day in the life of this maven of masonry.

Lifestyle

Passion Plays

Tammy Myers Fall City-based Tammy Myers has worked in several fields and completed several career pivots. Yet nothing has captured her heart over the years quite like the world of…

Eastsiders share their winding career journeys and greatest lessons learned along the way.

Tech

Bellevue’s Nintex Acquires K2 Software; More Expected

Bellevue-based Nintex, which provides process management and automation software for companies and governments, continued its recent growth in October, when it acquired Bellevue-based K2 Software Inc., a provider of digital…

Bellevue-based Nintex continued its recent growth this fall when it acquired K2 Software Inc., a provider of digital process automation software solutions.

News

Ask: Jasper Kuria

Jasper Kuria is on a mission to help Black-owned businesses be more successful, and he hopes white CEOs and the companies they run can help make that happen. His idea…

We caught up with Kuria this fall to learn about The Conversion Wizards, an initiative he founded in 2014; his podcast and digital magazine; and his arrival in the United States from Kenya at age 19; and more.

News

Stock Market Volatility Includes a Silver Lining

Save, invest, plan. Three simple principles for a life of wealth and happiness. As 2020 winds down, it will go down as one of the most tumultuous years for Wall…

Take this opportunity to turn away from the daily commotion of Wall Street and focus on what matters most of all, contributor Bill Schultheis writes.

Lifestyle

Professional. Stylish. Comfortable.

We’re all spending more time at home. Some of us are even converting quiet corners to work-from-home spaces. And it’s been all too easy over these last past few months…

A style consultant shares tips on how to present yourself better at virtual meetings.

Lifestyle

Quitting Time: Soi Kirkland

The Place Soi Kirkland The Dish Victory Monument Noodles Location Kirkland Urban At 425 Urban Plaza, Ste. 285, Kirkland Hours of Happiness Open daily for lunch and dinner, happy hour…

The Northwest chill is officially here, and an ideal way to chase it away is with a big bowl of flavorful, spicy noodles.

Lifestyle

On the Books: December 2020

Looking for ways to bake a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy into your company? After all, a culture of giving can increase job satisfaction, bolster recruiting, and improve employee retention.…

Looking for ways to bake a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy into your company? Check out 'Purpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires Employees and Alumni to Change the World' by Akhtar Badshah.

Trendy Treatments

Business of … Snoqualmie Valley

24 Hours: Kendall Anderegg

Passion Plays

Bellevue’s Nintex Acquires K2 Software; More Expected

Ask: Jasper Kuria

Stock Market Volatility Includes a Silver Lining

Professional. Stylish. Comfortable.

Quitting Time: Soi Kirkland

On the Books: December 2020

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