July 2019 Archives - 425 Business

My Space: Brian Mariotti

Brian Mariotti has been a toy collector since high school, when he started accumulating PEZ dispensers. Though unknown to Mariotti at the time, with each piece he added to his…

As part of our monthly My Space column, we take readers into the inner sanctums of the Eastside's business leaders. This month we visit Funko CEO and director Brian Mariotti in his pop culture adorned office.

Lifestyle

24 Hours: Lisa Rosenblum

When Lisa Rosenblum talks to book-lovers throughout King County, the phrase she hears most often is, “I love King County Libraries, but boy, you have a big job.” The King…

When Lisa Rosenblum talks to book-lovers throughout King County, the phrase she hears most often is, “I love King County Libraries, but boy, you have a big job.”

Lifestyle

Engineered Longevity

If you live in a region such as ours, it’s hard not to take note of the many public works construction projects underway. On the Eastside, these projects are outsized…

For 25 years, Bellevue-based construction management firm KBA has helped create the Eastside's built environment.

Tech

Get Social

Maybe you’re coming up on a decade or more of being a Facebook user. Sure, you’ve mastered the occasional shared articles, the posts on friends’ walls on their birthdays, and…

These days, companies are expected to have a presence on social media platforms. Here’s what to consider when you’re starting — and why you eventually should think of social media as one of your most powerful marketing tools.

Lifestyle

An Economic Base

Many Eastside cities may be known for their more tech-centric businesses, but if you look further you’ll find that the area — much like its neighbors in all directions —…

The Eastside’s often-overlooked manufacturing industry remains strong and is gaining steam.

News

Joint Venture Underway to Develop Sammamish Town Center

The City of Sammamish has long dealt with slow economic growth and ever-worsening traffic. However, a recent venture between Innovation Realty Partners and Pillar Properties aims to bring more jobs…

The City of Sammamish has long dealt with slow economic growth and ever-worsening traffic. However, a recent venture between Innovation Realty Partners and Pillar Properties aims to bring more jobs to the city and keep more vehicles off roadways.

Tech

The New Face of Cybersecurity

Most of us know to be cautious about certain information online. We set our Facebook page to private, we avoid making purchases on public WiFi, and we don’t open emails…

While cybercriminals aim to outpace our antivirus software, Rubica wants to keep your data safe.

Lifestyle

Peace of Mind

For more than 40 years, John Latham, a veteran researcher, scientist, and biotechnology industry professional, watched his wife, Nanette, suffer the effects of migraine. The disease, which impacts nearly 40…

Bothell-based Alder BioPharmaceuticals invents new medicine to intercept migraine pain.

Startup

Shot-stopping Innovation

According to Shawn Norris, president and owner of West Coast Goalkeeping LLC, many entrepreneurs expect to make money the first few years, yet it rarely works that way. “It costs…

According to Shawn Norris, president and owner of West Coast Goalkeeping LLC, many entrepreneurs expect to make money the first few years, yet it rarely works that way.

Lifestyle

On the Books: When Running on Empty

#FillYourTank: 100 Daily Affirmations of Inspiration and Reflection By LaEisha Howard | 1214 Inc. | $21 The #FillYourTank brand was born as motivational workshops aimed to inspire individuals in the business…

#FillYourTank: 100 Daily Affirmations of Inspiration and Reflection