March 2019 Archives - 425 Business

My Desk: Dan Eernissee

In the 1980s, Dan Eernissee helped the University of Washington Huskies earn trips to two Rose Bowls, two Aloha Bowls, and one infamous Orange Bowl. Since then, his career has…

Dan Eernissee landed in Everett as the city’s director of economic development and his office reflects each decade of his career hearkening back to his UW days, as well as his artistic and easygoing personality.

Lifestyle

24 Hours with Karyn Abrahamson

As Chief Marketing Officer for Essentia Water, a Bothell-based supercharged ionized alkaline water company, Karyn Abrahamson found herself in a position that was the perfect marriage between her creativity and…

As Chief Marketing Officer for Essentia Water, a Bothell-based supercharged ionized alkaline water company, Karyn Abrahamson found herself in a position that was the perfect marriage between her creativity and business acumen.

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Rethinking Banking

Five years ago, Joe Kiley was selling his home in Southern California when he asked his son to pick up some coffee and pastries as a treat for the movers.…

The marketplace is crowded, and technology is ever-changing. So what are our regional banks doing to keep up? The answer is “plenty.”

Lifestyle

Emotion in a Bottle

The Eastside wine scene is no small operation: Woodinville alone is home to more than 130 wineries, wine bars, and tasting rooms featuring locally made wines. Yet for those who…

Cépaé in downtown Bellevue is disrupting the local wine industry by offering authentic French wines that won’t break the bank.

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Does Money Bring You Happiness … or Stress?

Can money buy happiness? Today’s culture leads you to believe so. In Ed Diener’s book Happiness, he writes about the complex factors that contribute to true happiness. He acknowledges that…

Can money buy happiness? The habit of excessive spending can create a mirage of fulfillment. Over time, however, this mirage will undoubtedly subside, leaving an emotional void it once filled.

Lifestyle

Inspired To Create Sensational Awareness

Melinda Hannah has served her neighbors in the 425 area for decades. First, as a circulation manager for the The Seattle Times, and then as an independent artist. After her…

Melinda Hannah was moved to launch a venture that utilized her talents to promote awareness for people she felt were marginalized through crowdfunding.

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Reuben Buck

In 2008, The Parlor in Bellevue’s Lincoln Square transitioned from a place to grab a bite and shoot some pool to the beginnings of the region’s premier comedy club. Since…

Reuben Buck, The Parlor’s booking agent, has been the man responsible for filling out the calendar and making sure the venue is filled with a steady stream of laughs.

Tech

Charting a Company’s Digital Maze

Consider for a moment the number of connected desktop computers, laptops, servers, smartphones, and tablets that populate your workplace’s IT environment. Whether you work at a small company with a…

Movere aims to help enterprise businesses navigate IT environments while improving bottom lines.

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Healthy Advice

There are many reasons for which one might need some extra time off of work. Perhaps the arrival of a new child is imminent, one’s spouse is injured during a…

Pregnancy, illness, accident, or military service. Whatever the reason, the rules for how businesses provide time off to their employees are changing as PFMLA begins to ramp up for a 2020 launch.

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Tax Time

April 15 is a date that tax payers know well. For overachievers who file their taxes early, the date passes unmarked. For procrastinators, April 15’s weight is heavier than the…

How to interpret the rules imposed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as Tax Day looms.