Washington: Seattle-Bellevue-Everett News
Levelok Launches Social Information Campaign
Levelok Corporation celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The corporation which manufactures and distributes ladder safety equipment, began as a vision and is now an international reality. - November 18, 2015 - Levelok Corporation
One of America's Top 25 Flea Markets Returns to Puyallup, Washington
The Great Junk Hunt Vintage Flea Market produced by Funky Junk Sister, Linda Albers returns to Puyallup, WA. Formally known as Junk Salvation this market has one several awards for top Flea Markets in the United States. - November 16, 2015 - FJS Productions
Classic Accessories Issued Utility Patent on Their Ravenna Collection’s Buckle System
Classic Accessories is excited to announce that they have been awarded a patent on the buckle system found on their Ravenna Patio Furniture Cover Collection. Charlie D’Amato, Classic Accessories’ Product Development and Design Manager, states, “Our patented buckle system is... - November 05, 2015 - Classic Accessories
Bellevue Pain Institute Congratulates Dr. Kevin Polzin, Now a Certified Injury Prevention Specialist
Future Industrial Technologies (FIT) has recently certified Dr. Kevin Polzin of Bellevue, Washington as an Injury Prevention Specialist. - October 31, 2015 - Bellevue Pain Institute
Wagly Launch Signals a New Standard in Pet Care
New company brings unmatched level of service to the West Coast, starting in Seattle’s East Side; Announces winner of its Pet Pampering Give Away and Introductory Promotion. - October 30, 2015 - Wagly
$10 Million Worth of Surplus Equipment from Discontinued Mill Products Operations of FALK in a 2-Day Online Auction
BidSpotter.com, your online bidding partner, will be providing online bidding on November 4th and 5th on behalf of Prestige Equipment Auctions for FALK, a world class foundry and large capacity gear manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For over 100 years, Falk industrial mechanical power... - October 29, 2015 - BidSpotter.com
95% of Employers Will Use More Non-Traditional Skilled Workers Than Ever Before
New research from i4cp suggests fewer traditional employees in the future. - October 19, 2015 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Softwood Lumber Prices Continued to Fall in Many Markets Around the World in the 2q/15 Because of Weaker Demand for Wood Products
Despite reduced demand for lumber in the US, Europe and Asia, lumber production and trade volumes were relatively high during the first half of 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The supply/demand imbalance resulted in downward price pressure in key markets during the 2Q/15. - October 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
In July 2015, Prices for Overseas Traded Hardwood Chip Were 14% Below Their Peak Four Years Ago, According to the Latest FOEX Chip Price Indexes
Prices for hardwood chips traded overseas have been in steady decline since November 2011. On the contrary, the FOEX softwood chip price index has fluctuated more the past two years and has been on an upswing for the past three months. - October 05, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Launch Foresights: Predictive Analytics That Shape Dynamic Customer Experiences
Launch Consulting announces Geoff McDonald has joined to lead Launch Foresights, a Predictive Analytics service aimed at helping clients predict customer behavior and generate future-forward, tactical direction for their brands. Launch Foresights is a game-changer for creating data-driven, personalized experiences for customers. - September 29, 2015 - Launch Consulting Group
Brazilian Sawlog Prices Have Declined 40% Since 2011, and in the 2Q/15 Hit Their Lowest Levels in Ten Years
Sawmills in Brazil have become much more competitive in the export market the past few years because of substantially lower sawlog costs. In the 2Q/15, average log prices were down to their lowest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. This downward trend may rebound later in 2015 as the export market for lumber is likely to improve. - September 26, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lack of Domestic Forest Resources Has Forced the Pulp Industry in India to Increasingly Rely on Hardwood Chips from Overseas for Its Wood Fiber Needs
Growing consumption of pulp and paper in India has increased the demand for wood fiber for the domestic pulp industry in the country, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With the lack of domestic pulpwood plantations, pulp manufacturers have for the past few years increasingly been looking overseas to South Africa, Brazil, Australia and Southeast Asia for much needed hardwood chips. - September 11, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
The Nutricycler™; A DIY Fertilizer Making Kit for Small Farms and Gardens
The Nutricycler is a fertilizer making kit that eliminates the labor of organic composting and the cost of chemical fertilizer by converting green kitchen discards and grass clippings into an organic liquid fertilizer. - September 09, 2015 - Bioponica
Erin Belmore Announces Expansion of Washington State Kitchen and Bath's Remodel Services
Erin Belmore expands Washington State Kitchen and Bath's services to meet increased demands for home remodeling services. - September 05, 2015 - Washington State Kitchen and Bath
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors John F. McKlosky
John F. McKlosky, of Seattle, Washington, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Opto-Electronics Education. - September 01, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Writers of the Future Signing at World Con in Seattle
Several Writers of the Future winners were on hand at this year's World Science Fiction convention in Spokane, WA at a book signing featuring "L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 31" published by Galaxy Press. - August 28, 2015 - Galaxy Press
Launching a Robo-Advisor, CrowdFunding Portal or FinTech Business? Read This First. You'll Launch Quicker If You Do.
In the heart of Silicon Valley in California operates FinTech Associates, a boutique FinTech Engineering & Consulting firm dubbed the "McKinsey equivalent for FinTech" which has taken startups and established Financial Services players from FinTech idea to market solving a major problem given the shortage of engineering talent. But even better, they have experienced FinTech Entrepreneurs that partner with you to launch your Robo-Advisor or Equity CrowdFunding Portal at the speed of a startup. - August 25, 2015 - FinTech School
PM Screen Holograms Hit Stores with Altec Lansing “Everything-Proof” Portable Speakers
Spectacular 3D Holographic Display Illustrates Speakers Ability to Survive the Elements - August 14, 2015 - PM Screen Group
Vivid Greetings Reveals Its Newest 2015 Holiday Card Collection
Vivid Greetings' 2015 catalog of corporate holiday e-card and print card designs has just been made available. The catalog features 60 brand new holiday e-card designs and 60 print designs for 2015. In addition, Vivid Greetings also offers an additional 1,000 unique designs in a wide array of... - July 31, 2015 - Vivid Graphics Ltd
The “Investor Onboarding API”: ID Verification + Anti-Money Laundering (AML) + Accreditation Service, a Simple and Cost-Efficient Solution for Crowdfunding Portals
FundPaaS, a FinTech startup based in San Francisco, has launched the world’s first “Investor Onboarding API,” an automated solution to verify an investor’s identity and accredited status in accordance with SEC rules plus compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. Crowdfunding and Alternative Lending (P2P) portals, VCs, Broker Dealers, Legal and Management Consultants involved in private placements can access the service via a Web App or an Application Programming Interface (API). - July 15, 2015 - FinTech School
Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges Industrial Workers with Mesothelioma to Call for a Customized Approach Focused on the Best Compensation and Treatment
The Mesothelioma Victims Center not only has the highest ranking on an Internet search for the best mesothelioma compensation for a diagnosed victim who was exposed at a manufacturing or industrial workplace, but it also has a new devoted page on their website to the nation's top hospitals for the... - July 13, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Rick Pully Joins Screw Products as Vice President of Sales
Rick Pully has joined Screw Products, Inc. as Vice President of Sales. He is responsible for strengthening ties and developing new business among the country’s distributors as well as establishing sales strategies and objectives with the company’s national network of independent... - July 09, 2015 - Screw Products
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges Plumbers and Former Water District Employees Recently Diagnosed with Mesothelioma to Call About the Nation's Best Lawyers
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is launching a new initiative focused on making certain that former plumbers or municipal water workers have the nation's most experienced mesothelioma lawyers if this rare cancer has been diagnosed. As the center would like to quickly explain with one call to... - June 26, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
The Pacific Northwest’s Largest Artisan, Organic Bakery is the Featured Provider of Bread, Pastry, Desserts, and Bagels for the U.S. Open
Essential Baking Company, known for their variety of high quality baked goods, is pleased to announce that they have been selected by Ridgewells, the featured caterer of the U.S. Open, to provide artisan bread, pastries, their Parisian Star Desserts, and Bagels, from Bagel Oasis, for the Corporate Tents of this year’s U.S. Open. The event takes place June 15th – 21st at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, WA. - June 13, 2015 - The Essential Baking Company
Erin Belmore Granted Trademark for Washington State Kitchen & Bath
Pioneering general contractor in Washington state, Erin Belmore, is awarded trademark for his company, Washington State Kitchen & Bath. - June 13, 2015 - Washington State Kitchen and Bath
Lumber Imports to China Were Close to Record High in April; Russia, Sweden and Finland Increased Shipments the Most
In April, the import volume of softwood lumber by China reached its second highest level on record as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. Importation during the first four months this year was 2.1 percent higher than in the same period last year, with Russian sawmills increasing their shipments by over 13 percent. Import prices in April were at their lowest level since 2012. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from the US Increased for the 12th Consecutive Quarter in the 4Q/14
North American pellet exports were 22 percent higher in 2014 than in the previous year, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. While US shipments have been on a steady rise for three years, Canadian export volumes trended downward during 2014. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
US Navy Veterans with Mesothelioma Who Were Exposed to Asbestos by a Reactor Are Urged to Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center for Facts About Compensation and Lawyers
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging diagnosed victims of mesothelioma who were exposed to asbestos while they served in the US Navy to call them to speak with the nation's most experienced compensation lawyers, especially if the Veteran worked around a reactor, or in a ship's engine room. - June 08, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Vitamin Deficiency - Stop Killing Yourself
This book was written to help you understand the severity of vitamin deficiency and the huge health implications it has on our day-to-day life. You will find details that outline the recommended daily dose of each vitamin in order to avoid deficient levels. "Vitamin Deficiency - Stop Killing Yourself" points out the negative impact for being deficient in each vitamin. - June 05, 2015 - Paul Christopher
Japan Home Stagers Meet with Home Staging Inventor
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, recently met with a group of officials from Home Staging Japan General Incorporated Association. Barb Schwarz invented the term and process of Home Staging in the 1970s, and went on to develop a professional Home Staging training course – Accredited Staging Professional® - in the 1990s. The Japanese Officials flew from Tokyo to Seattle to learn more about Staging and its process from Barb and her company Stagedhomes.com®. - June 04, 2015 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
NW Security & Sound, LLC #1 in Washington for SD&I 2015 Fastest Growing Security Firms
NW Security & Sound, LLC an industry leader specializing in low-voltage home security systems and full home audio-visual installations in Snohomish, Washington, was recently ranked #1 in Washington and #47 in SD & I magazines 2015 "Fast50" overall top 50 list of fastest growing security firms in North America. These rankings were based on submitted financial information of security dealers and integrators across the country. - June 04, 2015 - NW Security & Sound LLC
Institute for Corporate Productivity and AMA Study: Focus on External Threat Helps to Execute Strategy
Focusing on a common external threat is often an effective way for a company to execute its business strategy, according to a new global study. - May 12, 2015 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Largest Small Business Training and Consulting Group of Its Kind Formed for Continental North American Business Owners
In an effort to kick off a new era and an increased level of success and prosperity for small business owners throughout the U.S. and Canada, Measurable Solutions, Inc., a U.S. training and consulting company, has partnered with Veterinary Practice Solutions, a Canadian training and consulting... - May 05, 2015 - Measurable Solutions, Inc.
Importation of Logs to China Jumped 76% in March with New Zealand and Australia Increasing Their Shipments the Most
Log arrivals to China surged in March with an increase of 76% over the previous month. This came after almost a year of declining log imports. New Zealand and Australia increased their volumes the most, together accounting for a record-high share of over 50% of the total import volume. Log import prices have trended downward since early 2014. - May 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Softwood Lumber Prices Fell Towards the End of 2014 in the US, Japan and the Nordic Countries, While Import Prices to China Remained Unchanged from Earlier in the Year
Softwood lumber exports were 5-8% higher in Canada, Russia and the Nordic countries in 2014 compared to 2013, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Prices for lumber trended down over the course of the year, mainly because of the strengthening US dollar and weaker wood markets in Europe and Asia. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Declined in Many Countries During 2014 and the GSPI Price Index in the 4Q/14 Was at the Lowest Level in Two Years
For the third consecutive quarter, the GSPI price index fell in the 4Q/2014 to the lowest level in two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines the past year have occurred in Europe, Latin America and Oceania, while prices in North America have remained stable thanks to healthy domestic demand for lumber. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills in the US Northwest Have Increased Faster Than in Other Regions of the Us the Past Year
Pulp mills in the US South continued to have stable wood fiber prices in the 1Q/15 at levels lower than any other region in the country. The dramatic increase in chip prices in the Northwest during 2014 started to level off early in 2015, while tight fiber supply in both the Lake State region and in the Northeast resulted in upward price pressure, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
r-pac International Teams with Tesco for Rapid, Smooth RFID Tagging Throughout F&F at Tesco’s UK Supply Chain
Joint cooperation gets large scale roll-out for fashion chain up and running quickly for real-time merchandise visibility, and availability from source to final sale. - April 21, 2015 - r-pac International
QUORiON Launches POS System for Small Business
QUORiON, the German POS system producer, launches its new all-in-one POS system for small business. The small, embedded POS system will come with an integrated printer, an 8” touch screen, a built-in customer display as well as pre-installed POS software. The QTouch 8 can serve in virtually any business vertical. - April 13, 2015 - QUORiON Data Systems
Star Named After Radio Show Host Grandmother Mazina as Memorial Tribute
Grandmother Mazina, Host of Grandmother's Basket Radio Show, passed away in March 2015; Storytellers Campfire will Host a Memorial Tribute on Friday, April 10, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time and share highlights of her life and the Star dedicated to her by fans and admirers. - April 09, 2015 - Storytellers Campfire
World Percussionist Releases Innovative Way to Reduce Stress and Improve the Quality of Life
Pamela Lynn-Seraphine, world percussionist, author and mental health advocate aims to impact lives with the release of her DVD “Neurodrumming, Meditation Therapy for Beginners, Level 1,” designed to help people from all walks of life to alleviate their stress and improve their quality... - April 03, 2015 - Global Reach Media, LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table Member Henry E. Halladay Launches New Website
Henry E. Halladay, of Bellevue, Washington, has launched a new website showcasing his distinguished career as an innovative Professional Engineer. - March 27, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Colin Winters of Momentum Attains National Design-Build Certification
Colin Winters, Senior Director, Client Services in Project Delivery at Momentum (http://www.momentumbuilds.com/solutions-overview/), a national plan-design-build firm, has successfully completed the requirements for the nationally recognized Designated Design-Build Professional™ certification. - March 20, 2015 - Momentum, Inc.
Event Zero Ready to Support Transition to Microsoft Skype for Business
Event Zero Ready to Support Transition to Microsoft Skype for Business; Dossier Toolset Helps Simplify Adoption with Real-Time Analytics and Reporting - March 16, 2015 - Event Zero
Exportation of Logs and Lumber from Russia Failed to Increase in the 4Q/14 Despite the Advantage of an Almost 50% Depreciated Rouble
The much-depreciated Russian rouble has given Russian exporters of logs and lumber a good opportunity to increase shipments of their products. However, softwood sawlog export volumes in the 4Q/14 were up only by 2-3% from the same quarter in 2013, while lumber exports declined over the same time period, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Northwest Passage Mysteries, a LGBT Universe Told Transmedia
With the release of “Cairo Café” this month, a new comic book series set in the same world as parent book series “Northwest Passage Mysteries,” creator and writer Gary Alan Hidalgo has accomplished the first phase of his transmedia vision of a shared storytelling... - March 11, 2015 - Gary Alan Hidalgo
Kids First! Film Critics Boot Camps in Denver, DC, Seattle, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe, and NYC
If you have a 10 to 15-year-old who loves film and dreams of being on the red carpet, KIDS FIRST! has a camp for them. Your tween can participate in the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp this summer at B-47 Studios in Seattle, Brooklyn/NYC, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe (NM) and Washington DC for an experience they'll never forget. For more info go to kidsfirst.org. - March 10, 2015 - KIDS FIRST!
National Therapy Animal Day™ and Treats and Sweets Day™
Pet Partners, the national leader in demonstrating and promoting animal-assisted therapy, activities and education, announces the first annual National Therapy Animal Day to recognize exceptional therapy animal teams that provide visits to hospital patients, nursing home residents, schools, and other facilities. Treats and Sweets Day is the accompanying fundraising event; funds raised will support Pet Partners in training and registering thousands of pet therapy teams. - March 06, 2015 - Pet Partners
Tiger Oak Media Executive John Kueber Joins Purehome.com as CEO
Publisher of Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business joins growing home decor e-commerce company. - March 06, 2015 - Purehome.com
Iberian Traveler Once Again Offers Exclusive 4-Day/3-Night VIP Packages for the Opening Days of the Fiesta De San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in 2015
Iberian Traveler’s Sanfermín Tours offers clients the opportunity to join Peña Seattle de Sanfermines on a private balcony overlooking the Town Hall Square for the start of another exciting celebration of one of the world’s most popular festivals. - March 05, 2015 - Iberian Traveler