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advisors for U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. who have earned the 2015 President’s
Club recognition award. Alaghemand <span>earned
the distinction by ranking as one of the region’s top achievers and for
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attention to detail in helping our clients achieve their financial goals is
inspiring and makes us all proud to be part of the U.S. Bancorp Investments
team,” said Bill Benjamin, chief executive officer for U.S. Bancorp
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;">with more than 20 years of experience in
the financial services industry and is a trusted financial advisor to clients
in the Woodinville, Bothell and Bellevue area. Alaghemand is based at <span style="color: black;">13216 NE 175<sup>th</sup> </span>in Woodinville and can be
reached at (425) 485-2899<span style="background: rgb(250, 250, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: black;">.</span><span style="background: rgb(250, 250, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: black;"> </span><span>U.S. Bancorp Investments serves clients in more than
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planning, investment management, full-service brokerage, self-directed
brokerage, and risk </span><span>management /
insurance services to affluent individuals and families. Financial advisors
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Affordable, convenient classes provide education to help launch careers</span></i></div>
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — Bellevue College (BC), the third largest educational institution in Washington State, is currently<a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/getyourspringon/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"> enrolling students</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for spring quarter classes that begin<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_674197982" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 4, 2016</span></span>. As a leader in workforce development, BC offers an affordable path to degrees that help residents of the Eastside and the Puget Sound region launch careers in health sciences, information technology, business, criminal justice and many other high-demand fields.</div>
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Bellevue College recently received approval from the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to offer two<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><u>new</u><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>bachelor’s degree programs – in Health Promotion Management and Healthcare Management and Leadership– that will provide area residents with affordable paths to family-wage jobs in these growing fields. The two programs raise the total number of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/programs/degrees/bachelor/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">four-year degrees</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>offered at BC to 10.</div>
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In July 2015, the Washington state Legislature approved a budget proviso providing Bellevue College a state appropriation to develop a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. The College is currently in phase II of the development process and is scheduled to begin accepting students fall quarter 2016, pending State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and NWCCU approval. This will establish BC’s first four-year Bachelor of Science program open to freshman, sophomore, juniors, and seniors. To date, BC’s bachelor programs have been two-year, applied baccalaureate degrees, designed for the professional/technical student with an AA degree. </div>
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In addition to 76<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/elearning/degrees/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">online degrees and certificates</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and 23<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/programs/degrees/proftech/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">associate degree programs</a>, BC offers a well-respected<a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/programs/degrees/transfer/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">transfer program</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>that sends more students to the University of Washington than any other community college in the state. By attending BC for the first two years of college and then transferring to four-year colleges or universities, students can save thousands of dollars on the cost of their education.</div>
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Flexible scheduling options, including day, evening, weekend, and online courses (several programs are now offered entirely online), make pursuing a degree or certificate more convenient than ever. To browse classes offered this spring, visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/classes/Spring2016" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.bellevuecollege.<wbr></wbr>edu/classes/Spring2016</a>; for Continuing Education courses, visit<a href="http://www.campusce.net/BC/category/category.aspx" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.campusce.net/BC/<wbr></wbr>category/category.aspx</a>. For more enrollment information, visit<a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/getyourspringon/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.bellevuecollege.<wbr></wbr>edu/getyourspringon/</a>.</div>
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<b>Who:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>AT&T Lincoln Square Retail Store Personnel along with Samsung Product Experts</div>
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<b>What</b>: Samsung will host a Galaxy S7 smartphone Launch Event at the AT&T Retail Store in Lincoln Square. Attendees who participate in a live virtual reality demonstration will be entered to win a pair of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><a href="https://www.att.com/accessories/specialty-items/samsung-gear-vr3.html#sku=sku7780277" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Samsung Gear VR</a></b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(MSRP $99). No purchase necessary. This free, open to the public event, will also include Frost Doughnuts and Coffee for attendees.</div>
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<b>Where</b>: AT&T Retail Store at Lincoln Square – Corner of NE 8<sup>th</sup><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Street & Bellevue Way. 700 Bellevue Way NE - Suite 105, Bellevue WA 98004.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="tel:%28425%29%20453-1160" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14254531160">(425) 453-1160</a></div>
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<b>When</b>: Friday March 11<sup>th</sup><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>9:30am-2:30pm</div>
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<b>Primary Point of Contact</b>: Sophia Williams, Store Manager Lincoln Square.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="tel:%28404%29%20345-3665" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043453665">(404) 345-3665</a>.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:sw393q@att.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">sw393q@att.com</a></div>
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Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-749494504321013432016-03-04T04:15:00.000-08:002016-03-04T04:15:03.838-08:00Bellevue College DECA triumphs at NW regional competition 49 BC students will advance to the national competition, represent school<div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">49 BC students will advance to the national competition, represent school</span></i></div>
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Forty nine out of 52 Bellevue College students are advancing from the Collegiate DECA Pacific Northwest Career Development Conference held Feb. 19 – 21 in Spokane, Washington and will participate in the national competition in Washington, DC<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_131269696" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 16-19</span></span>. <br />
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Bellevue College fielded the largest team at the tournament, competing against students from University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Gonzaga University and other prominent schools in the region.<br />
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The Bellevue College team, which is only in its second year, produced 19 state champions. In total, Bellevue College boasts 37 top three finalists:<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">OVERALL TEAM SWEEPSTAKES IN MARKETING</span></u></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Bellevue College</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">2nd place – WWU</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Gonzaga</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">2nd place – WSU</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Bellevue College</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">2nd place – Camosun</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Gonzaga</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Tana Rulkova & Dan Palanchuk, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">2nd place – Seioriana Aulava & Sally Park, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Andrew Tabit, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Kendra Meeker & Mitchell Morris, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Ezra Asfaw & Gabrielle Larsen, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Joshua Lee & Meina Jin, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">2nd place – Danny Yu, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">2nd place – Yu-wen Weng, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Dorel Roata & Karolina Shirokova, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Andrew Norris, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Andrew Tabit, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">2nd place – Andrew Norris, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Margarita Zavalishina & Eduard Avanesyan, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Erika Lamothe, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Conner Watts, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Dorel Roata, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Larry Harris, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Keith Monaghan & Olivia Wright, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Seioriana Aulava & Sally Park, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Karolina Shirokova & Margarita Zavalishina, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">State Champion – Kami Terry, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">2nd place – Nasa Sugizaki, Bellevue College</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;">3rd place – Khrystine Raymond, Bellevue College</span></div>
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“The DECA program allows me to see tremendous growth in my students that I might otherwise only have a glimpse of from classroom teaching,” said Professor Kyle Barber, the program’s executive director and head coach. “Regardless of the outcome in competition, every one of these students is growing and becoming more adept at landing employment in a managerial or executive capacity.”</div>
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Collegiate DECA is an international association of college students and teachers of marketing, business, finance, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. The organization prepares leaders and entrepreneurs for careers and education in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and other business areas. It is one of ten organizations listed as Career and Technical Student Organizations by the United States Department of Education. The DECA Collegiate Division includes over 215,000 members in 275 colleges and universities.</div>
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To learn more about the Bellevue College Institute for Business and Information Technology, please visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ibit/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.bellevuecollege.<wbr></wbr>edu/ibit/</a>. For more information about BC DECA, please visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.bellevuedeca.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.bellevuedeca.com</a>. </div>
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Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-6291816685965231262016-02-26T20:08:00.000-08:002016-02-26T20:08:18.487-08:00Classic Pianos in Bellevue to Host $750,000 Piano<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">Classic Pianos is hosting a Bösendorfer Factory Selection Tour event, which features a special collection of uniquely beautiful pianos from the world’s oldest premium piano manufacturer,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_311112490" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 10-13</span></span>. This event, taking place at Classic Piano’s showroom (10635 NE 8<sup>th</sup> St., Bellevue, Wash.), represents one of the largest groups of Bösendorfer pianos ever to be displayed in a single location in the United States.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">“The Bösendorfer Factory Selection Tour is an incredibly rare opportunity for our customers to play such a large and varied collection of stunning instruments</span></div>
<a name='more'></a> from this famed company,” said Ben Klinger, sales manager of Classic Pianos. “<span style="color: #222222;">B</span>ösendorfer <span style="color: #222222;">represents the epitome of fine piano making, an instrument of extraordinary beauty allowing the player to achieve the highest level of musical interpretation. </span>We encourage people to come out and see this spectacular display that will inspire the ears and eyes of musicians and music lovers alike.” <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">Among the instruments featured are several limited edition Bösendorfer models, including the 200 “Klimt,” Opus No. 50.000 Semi-Concert Grand and the 280 Vienna Concert Grand Piano. The Klimt model was made in cooperation with the Belvedere Museum, Vienna, which has the most extensive collection of Klimt paintings in the world, including the world famous “Kiss.” Bösendorfer used a very high resolution image of the painting and, through advanced reprographic techniques, reproduced it on the inside of the lid of the company’s best selling 200 model.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">In addition to this image, craftsmen applied elements of real gold leaf to dazzling effect. The model on display at Classic Pianos Denver is one of only 25 manufactured by Bösendorfer and there are no more available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">With a remarkable $750,000 price tag, the Opus No. 50.000 is inspired by two instruments created for the 1867 World Exhibition in Paris, and incorporates two bronze cast 24-carat gold-plated caryatids and an extensive use of gold into its exquisite design. This opulent 225 Semi-Concert Grand model for the 21<sup>st</sup> century is distinguished by four singular veneers–burr French walnut, French walnut, pear wood and maple–and hand laid gold leaf covering the entire piano frame. Its distinctive marquetry inlay features a traditional harp motif and the keyblock bears a 24-carat gold plated commemorative Opus No. 50.000 plate. This golden wonder produces an orchestral sound spectrum with a wealth of tonal colors, from sensitive pianissimo to powerful fortissimo, with four additional keys in the bass to subcontra F enhancing its dynamic range. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">The handcrafted 280VC Grand Piano possesses the distinctive Viennese sound, responsive action and sophisticated dynamic response that have made Bösendorfer a beloved piano for generations of pianists, yet the instrument benefits from many new technical developments instituted during a multi-year refinement process. This exceptionally versatile concert stage instrument holds its own against the power of a large orchestra, but also has the sensitivity to offer nuanced accompaniment to chamber music.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">The eminent pianist and composer, Sir Andr</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, TimesNewRomanPSMT, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">á</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">s Schiff, recently completed his most recent two-year concert tour cycle this month with performances on a 280VC Grand Piano. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">“The exclusivity of owning a Bösendorfer brings with it a pride, satisfaction and enjoyment known only to collectors of fine art and fine musical instruments,” said Simon Oss, premium piano marketing manager, Bösendorfer. “These pianos are steeped in a rich European musical legacy – straight from the home of Franz Schubert, Gustav Mahler, W.A. Mozart, Johann Strauss, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Joseph Haydn and many more.” </span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0Bellevue, WA, USA47.610377 -122.200678647.439057 -122.5234021 47.781697 -121.87795510000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-39277433575384646172016-02-26T20:01:00.001-08:002016-02-26T20:01:45.657-08:00Freshii Opens First Puget Sound Location This Spring at The Bellevue Collection <div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This spring,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Freshii</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, a health-casual restaurant franchise chain with many locations inside Target stores across the country, will open its doors at The Bellevue Collection in Bellevue Square. Freshii will be offering shoppers fresh and nutritious meal choices that energize people on the go. (and hopefully get them buying more stuff). Located on the second level, the new restaurant brings to the community a diverse and completely customizable menu of breakfast, soups, salads, wraps, bowls, burritos, frozen yogurt, juices and smoothies. </span></div>
<a name='more'></a>Freshii caters to every dietary and taste preference and is on a global mission to help individuals live longer and healthier lives by making fresh food convenient and affordable to all.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">“Freshii caters to the millennial generation and all people who pay attention to the fuel they put into their bodies. We know the community will welcome our brand and menu with open arms,” shares Freshii Bellevue Owner Melissa Barnes. Many people in the Puget Sound region embraced vegan-friendly eateries before the dietary preference went mainstream. The region is accustomed to catering to a health-conscious community, and Freshii’s mission is on target with the growing focus on health and wellness.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">About Freshii</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Eat. Energize. That’s the Freshii mantra. Freshii is a health-casual restaurant brand that serves fresh food designed to energize people on the go. With a diverse and completely customizable menu of breakfast, soups, salads, wraps, bowls, burritos, frozen yogurt, juices and smoothies served in an eco-friendly environment, Freshii caters to every taste and dietary preference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Today there are over 200 Freshii restaurants globally in Toronto, Vancouver, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Dubai, Vienna, Saudi Arabia, Guatemala and 80+ cities and 15 countries around the world, with three new restaurants opening every week. Freshii restaurants can be found in all locations from cosmopolitan cities, college campuses, suburban neighborhoods and malls to fitness clubs, airports and small towns. </span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA47.6183461 -122.2006771999999747.615670099999996 -122.20571969999997 47.6210221 -122.19563469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-83426885110795241052016-02-25T15:54:00.000-08:002016-02-25T15:54:37.337-08:00Bellevue College to host Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 15.5467px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;">Fair encourages k-12 students to explore careers in STEM fields</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">More than 200 students from King and Snohomish counties will compete<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_963910575" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, March 12</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in the seventh annual Bellevue College Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CSRSEF) in the Bellevue College gymnasium. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Fair organizers are encouraging public participation in this free event between<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_963910576" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 – 3:30 p.m.</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and will present a “People’s Choice Award” to the project receiving the greatest number of public votes. Those in attendance </span></div>
<a name='more'></a>will see science and engineering investigations in topics ranging from computer science, chemistry and physics to entomology and more.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Participants spend the months leading up to the fair conducting independent research, either individually or in teams, in one of 12 science, math and engineering categories. Projects will be evaluated for creativity, depth of content, thoroughness, clarity, and other criteria set by local science and engineering professionals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The grand prize and category winners, will be announced at the awards ceremony at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_963910577" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3:30 p.m.</span></span>, with the top two projects receiving an all-expense paid, week-long trip to the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF),</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>held this May in Phoenix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Gokul Gowri from Inglemoor High School was awarded the 2015 Grand Champion prize for his project, “Designing a Novel Influenza Vaccine using in silico Analysis.” Ethan Perrin, Sonia Murthy and Sophia Tevosyan from Tesla STEM High School were awarded 2015 First Runner-Up for their project, “Implementation of a Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration System as a Cogeneration Appliance and Alternative to Halocarbon-based Refrigeration systems.” The trio also earned third place at ISEF, receiving prize monies of $1000 from a special award given out by NASA, and a third place prize in their category of Environmental Engineering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/sami/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Science and Math Institute (SAMI)</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>at Bellevue College, which runs the fair as its flagship program, is now in its eighth year. The program’s main mission is to encourage local K-12 students in their studies of science, technology, engineering, and math, and to explore career opportunities in technical fields.</span></div>
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Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0Bellevue College Gym, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA47.586842399999988 -122.1495936999999747.586172899999987 -122.15085419999997 47.587511899999988 -122.14833319999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-12508504867922236672016-02-23T04:29:00.001-08:002016-02-23T04:29:44.270-08:00Bellevue-Based Home Care Assistance of Seattle Hires Paul Hatherley Director of Client Services<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Home Care Assistance of Seattle<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">, a provider of in-home care for seniors, has hired Paul Hatherley as their new Director of Client Services. Paul brings over ten years of professional experience in home care to his new role after having managed successful home care operations in Nevada, California and now Washington. </span></span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;">He has a background in health care and has fulfilled a variety of roles within home care organizations which has given him a strong appreciation for his caregivers and the clients they serve. His strong communication skills and dedication to helping others also make him a perfect proponent of the company's mission to change the way the world ages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“At Home Care Assistance, our mission is to change the way the world ages,” said Hatherley. “I am thrilled to be a part of a home care team that is supporting our mission through unique offerings such as the Balanced Care Method™, a holistic approach to care, and the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™, an in-home activities-based program to promote brain health.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Based on the scientific studies of the world’s healthiest seniors, the Balanced Care Method promotes five key lifestyle behaviors correlated with healthy longevity: healthy diet, physical exercise, active social ties, mental stimulation and a sense of purpose and calm. Caregivers are professionally trained to incorporate the Method into daily care to encourage healthy mind, body and spirit. In addition, the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://homecareassistance.com/cognitive-therapeutics-method/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Cognitive Therapeutics Method</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is a research-based program designed to promote long-term brain health and prevent cognitive decline by stimulating the five main cognitive domains with fun and engaging activities. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As the leading provider of live-in care, Home Care Assistance staff is available 24/7 to provide experienced, trustworthy caregivers to help with all home care needs for seniors including transportation, healthy meal preparation, companionship, socialization, activities, personal care, medication reminders and dementia care services. Home Care Assistance caregivers are bonded, insured, covered by Workers’ Compensation and screened for criminal backgrounds and driving histories to ensure that clients receive the best care from the most qualified, trustworthy caregivers. Professional, compassionate caregivers encourage independence and engage clients in physical, mental and social activities, providing safety and comfort to seniors and respite and peace of mind to their family members.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of home care for seniors across the United States and Canada. Our mission is to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>change the way the world ages</em>. We provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. Our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff, and our expertise in Live-In care. We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults. Home Care Assistance is honored to have received numerous awards for its strong focus on delivering responsive services to its clients, and educational outreach to the public. </span></span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-46059972477330875272016-02-23T04:21:00.000-08:002016-02-23T04:21:22.087-08:00Cheryl Carson named KING 5 News Director<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<em style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -0.5pt;">KING 5 News moved to its brand new, state of the art studio this week, with a new leader at the helm. Cheryl Carson, former KING 5 Assistant News Director and Interim News Director since September, was officially presented to the newsroom as news director on Thursday, February 11.</em><em style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -0.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“We know it has been a long wait, but it was our responsibility as of one of America’s very best news organizations and Seattle’s most successful media company to find the right person for the job. We interviewed inspiring news talent from around the country and are pleased to announce that Cheryl Carson has accepted the challenge to lead KING 5 News into the future,” said Ray Heacox, KING 5 President and General Manager.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cheryl Carson first joined The Home Team as Assistant News Director in 2012.</span></div>
<a name='more'></a> During her time at KING 5, Carson’s steady, insightful leadership shone through some of the biggest news cycles in our history. She led the KING 5 newsroom’s transition to several new operating systems and now to an entirely new building. Carson was also instrumental in courting a relationship with Microsoft to secure and implement a first-of-its-kind large screen Surface Hub for the KING 5 set. Her vision, work ethic and patience have proven her a great leader, the leader who is now poised to issue in a new chapter of journalistic excellence for Western Washington. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“It has been an amazing journey to work alongside KING’s best to understand the station’s foundation and to now have the opportunity to lead the way in our new facility while protecting our station’s journalistic and community service legacy. I am honored to serve and lead this outstanding organization as News Director,” said Carson. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cheryl Carson came to KING 5 by way of KTTV, the Fox O and O in Los Angeles, where she was Senior Executive Producer. She also served as News Director for WGHP in Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point and held EP roles in Las Vegas and Greenville, NC.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">KING 5, The Home Team</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is a multi-platform media company and NBC affiliate based in Seattle, WA. KING was the first television station in the Pacific Northwest, founded in 1948 by Dorothy Bullitt, now owned by</span><span style="background: white; font-size: 10pt;">TEGNA Inc.</span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-35777769758319380762016-02-21T10:26:00.000-08:002016-02-21T10:26:40.427-08:00AT&T, Samsung and Carnival Corporation Launch Virtual Reality Cruise Vacation Experience <div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<b>Lincoln Square Mall in Bellevue</b> Can Experience A Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Cruise Experience at the AT&T Retail Store</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"></span></div>
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of winter in Bellevue – but<span> </span><a href="http://about.att.com/category/all_news.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4;">AT&T</span></a>, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and<span> </span><a href="http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=140690&p=irol-index" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4;">Carnival
Corporation & plc </span></a>are making it easier to access sun and fun on the high seas. Starting tomorrow, customers can walk in to the AT&T store at
<b><i>Lincoln Square Mall in Bellevue</i></b> (700 Bellevue Way NE - Suite 105, Bellevue WA) and experience a fully immersive virtual reality cruise experience.</span></div>
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can trial a unique experience on the Samsung Gear VR, powered by
Oculus. Store visitors can walk up to the Gear VR demo, put on the
headset and be surrounded by the sights
and sounds of a warm and sunny cruise vacation. The virtual reality
content is first-of-its-kind and exclusively developed by Carnival
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Gear VR[1] – designed to accelerate virtual reality into the mainstream
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content for an extremely high
quality mobile VR experience. Built to work with Samsung’s Galaxy S6,
S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note5, the Gear VR headset lets people enjoy an
ever-growing library of premium and entertaining games, apps, photos and
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cruises on Carnival Corporation’s Holland America Line, Princess Cruises
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by checking the virtual reality experience and sign up via an in-store
tablet or by visiting<span> </span><a href="http://www.vrcruisewlcl.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4;">www.vrcruisewlcl.com</span></a>. The sweepstakes is available
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">“Our
customers know they can come to an AT&T store to experience the
future of a connected life. The Samsung Gear VR is awesome, especially
with this great content from Carnival.
We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to show it off,” said Brian Shay,
president, Retail Sales and Distribution, AT&T.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">“Samsung
Gear VR delivers an innovative way for people to transport themselves
to far-away locations from around the world,” said Tim Baxter, president
of Samsung Electronics America.
“Now, people can immerse themselves into a one-of-a-kind cruise line
adventure, powered by virtual reality. We are excited to work with the
premier brand in leisure travel to bring the complete cruise line
experience to AT&T’s stores across the U.S.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">“Globally,
the growing popularity of cruising vacations is far outpacing
land-based vacations, by a 23 percent margin,” said Arnold Donald, CEO
of Carnival Corporation, the world’s
largest leisure travel company. “But there are still many people who
have not had a chance to enjoy the one-of-a-kind experience we provide
with one of our 10 cruise line brands. With most of the U.S. dealing
with winter weather, the timing for this launch
is designed to give people a fully immersive look at why cruising is a
great vacation – and helps remind them to think about going on a cruise
when planning their next vacation.”</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">AT&T In-Store Experience at
<i>Lincoln Square Mall in Bellevue</i></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
in-store virtual reality display uses the Samsung Gear VR headset. The
headset has a wide field of view and precise head tracking for a great
VR experience. The VR content, developed
by Carnival Corporation, highlights decks, staterooms, entertainment
venues and other exciting features. It showcases ships from the
company’s Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise
Line brands and beach and excursion offerings in Barcelona,
Mexico and other popular destinations. A full list of participating
AT&T locations is available here: <a href="http://www.vrcruisewlclredemption.com/locations/" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>vrcruisewlclredemption.com/<wbr></wbr>locations/</a>. About 1100 more will have the content available on a Gear VR headset for demo by customers.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Details on Sweepstakes for 10 Free Cruise Vacations & In-Store Discounts</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">As
part of the ongoing promotion, consumers can enter a Carnival
complementary sweepstakes via an in-store tablet or on online at<span> </span><a href="http://www.vrcruisewlcl.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4;">www.vrcruisewlcl.com</span></a>.
Participants will be eligible to win one of 10 seven-day cruises
onboard Carnival Corporation’s Holland America Line, Princess Cruises
and Carnival Cruise Line brands. Contest rules are available at <a href="http://www.vrcruisewlcl.com/terms-and-conditions/" target="_blank">http://www.vrcruisewlcl.com/<wbr></wbr>terms-and-conditions/</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">If
a customer purchases Samsung’s GS6, GS6 Edge, GS6 Edge+ and Note 5
smartphones at one of the key 133 AT&T locations during the
promotion, they will be eligible for onboard credit
for a future cruise. It’s valid within the next year on select Carnival
Corporation brands – Carnival Cruise Line: $25 toward a 3-5 day cruise
or $100 toward a 6+ day cruise; Holland America Line: $100; Princess
Cruises: $100.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Offer ends <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1797744575" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">March 24, 2016</span></span>. Req’s installment agmt & elig. svc. Tax due at sale. If svc cancelled device balance is due. Get onboard credit <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1797744576" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">within 60 days</span></span>
after register and submit
proof of purchase to Carnival. Credit provided by Carnival and subject
to its own terms & conditions. Charges & restrictions apply.
See a participating store for offer details.</span></div>
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“Read and follow warnings and instructions with the Headset before use.
The Headset should be calibrated before each use. Not for use by
children under 13. A virtual reality experience
may trigger health reactions. See a doctor before use if you have a
history of seizures. Stop use if you experience health reactions.”</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Corporation Virtual Reality Sweepstakes Official Rules</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sweepstakes Period: </span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Virtual Reality Sweepstakes (the “<b>Sweepstakes</b>”) begins on
February 19, 2016 and ends <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1797744577" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">March 11, 2016</span></span> (the “<b>Sweepstakes Period</b>”).
Times to enter the Sweepstakes are based on the method of entry.
Entries made in a Store shall be subject to the participating Store’s
operating hours during the Sweepstakes Period.
Entries through the Site shall be permitted during the Sweepstakes
Period beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1797744578" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">12:00:00 A.M.</span></span> (U.S. Eastern) on February 19, 2016 and ending at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1797744579" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11:59:59 P.M.</span></span> (U.S. Eastern) on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1797744580" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">March 11, 2016</span></span>. Entries by mail shall be subject to the terms below.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Who May Enter</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">:
THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. The
following persons are not eligible to enter the Sweepstakes: (a)
employees or officers of Carnival Corporation (“<b>Sponsor</b>”),
Carnival plc, or their respective affiliates or subsidiaries;
(b) employees or officers of AT&T Mobility, LLC, or its affiliates,
parent company or subsidiaries; (c) employees or agents of any
organizations directly involved with this Sweepstakes; (d) immediate
family members (parent, child, sibling and spouse of each)
and persons living in the same household as the persons identified in
(a) through (c) above.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Full terms and conditions available here: <a href="http://www.vrcruisewlcl.com/terms-and-conditions/" target="_blank">http://www.vrcruisewlcl.com/<wbr></wbr>terms-and-conditions/</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">About AT&T<br />
</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AT&T
Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading
entertainment, mobile, high speed Internet and voice services. We’re the
world’s largest provider
of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American
countries. We offer the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless
provider*. And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better
with our mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.</span></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at <a href="http://about.att.com/" target="_blank">http://about.att.com</a>. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/att" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/att</a> and YouTube
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Driver
Training Group, parent company of 911 Driving School & </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">SWERVE Driving School,</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;"> announced a franchise growth plan targeting Washington– a
strategy that will position the schools for expansion in all corners of the
market, including King County.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">911 and
SWERVE Driving Schools plan to enter these key communities throughout Washington
this year and are currently accepting franchisee inquiries.</span></div>
<a name='more'></a> The region has been
targeted for expansion because of its strong mix of teens and growing baby
boomer population, where the brand’s dedication to providing unmatched driving
tactics will be appreciated.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">“We are thrilled to
be expanding into new </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">communities</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> throughout the state with both 911 and SWERVE Driving
Schools,” said Joe Giammona, CEO of The Driver Training Group. “Each of the
markets have been hand selected by our team of experts as prime areas to bring
our services into. We’re looking forward to a great 2016 with both of the
brands.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Created to inspire,
educate, engage and motivate drivers to perform safely and responsibly behind
the wheel. The Driver Training Group has developed multiple programs for teen,
adult, government and corporate fleet drivers that go beyond traditional driving
lessons or driver’s education courses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">As 911
& SWERVE Driving Schools expand, the brands are awarding franchise
opportunities to qualified individuals who share both companies’ visions, who
will follow the proven business models and who are driven to succeed. Tailored
to owners and operators that place value in the states safe driving methods, the
franchise model provides structure and scalability. Many of the current
franchisees began as police officers or corporate world professionals looking
for a secondary income or post-retirement investment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Complete
with thorough training, site selection support and marketing programs, the 911
& SWERVE Driving Schools’ business models have been cultivated to attract
individuals or teams with an ambition to succeed, strong values and solid
community connections.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">About The
Driver Training Group</span></b></div>
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parent company of two education schools for driving, the SWERVE Driving School
and the 911 Driving School. Its mission is to inspire and educate, engage and
motivate drivers to perform better behind the wheel. The company has developed
a number of programs for new teen drivers that go beyond traditional driving
lessons or driver’s education. Additionally, </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">911 Driving School instructors, as first responders,
have the experience, knowledge, and trust to instruct students effectively.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"></span></div>
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create an enhanced driving school experience and challenge student drivers to
be collision free for life. The business’ innovative approach to driving
lessons makes learning fun in a challenging way, and actually improves the rate
at which drivers retain the information by incorporating leading mental
performance exercises to ensure students are more focused and aware of their
driving environment.</span>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-52804702576469551312016-02-17T17:12:00.001-08:002016-02-17T17:12:22.795-08:00Connect and Share with New AT&T Baby Monitors, Available Exclusively at Babies “R” Us<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.babysjourney.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4;">Baby’s Journey</span></a>, an innovative children’s products manufacturer, and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://about.att.com/category/all_news.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4; text-decoration: none;">AT&T</span></a>* are working together to launch a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.mhealthbabymonitors.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4; text-decoration: none;">new baby monitor line</span></a>, providing instant and intelligent information about babies’ health and wellness. The monitors are now available to register for, and pre-order exclusively at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=83780036&cp=&parentPage=search" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4;">Babiesrus.com</span></a>, and will launch in Babies“R”Us<sup>®</sup>stores nationwide in mid-March.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">With the AT&T Smart Sync™ 5” Internet Viewable Touch Screen Video Monitor, parents can see their baby and track important activities on the monitor or through the free AT&T Smart Sync™ Mobile App, giving users the most sophisticated way to monitor baby. The touch screen monitor and App automatically sync, providing a seamless viewing and tracking experience. Parents can capture and share photos directly to social media from the monitor or via the App.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Each monitor features the Log & Track function, which allows parents to easily keep record of baby’s feedings, weight, height, sleep, diaper changes and medicine reminders. Other features include Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in rechargeable battery, easy night viewing with infrared LEDs and compatibility with any service provider.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">“Baby’s Journey shares the vision of providing mobile health solutions that help people, and in this case parents, stay connected to what matters most,” said Scott Frank, president and CEO of AT&T Intellectual Property. “From sharing photos to checking in on your baby’s health, these smart baby monitors offer parents peace of mind as they track development and share special moments with their families and friends directly from the monitor.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Find the right fit for you and baby:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;"><span>·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://mhealthbabymonitors.com/product/smart-sync-video-monitor/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #067ab4;">AT&T Smart Sync™ 5” Internet Viewable Touch Screen Video Monitor</span></b></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>– this best-in-class full touch screen video monitor features a large high-resolution color screen allowing parents to pinch to zoom in and out with ease, view baby at home or via an iPhone® or Android™ smartphone using the AT&T Smart Sync™ Mobile App, and capture and share baby’s photos to social media directly from the monitor. The Mobile App allows for a total of four remote viewers. The monitor includes the Log & Track function and a Baby’s Journal, allowing parents to keep special milestones with date-stamped photos. Connect up to four cameras with split screen viewing (additional cameras sold separately).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;"><span>·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://mhealthbabymonitors.com/product/smart-link-video-monitor/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #067ab4;">AT&T Smart Link™ 4.3” Touch Screen Video Monitor</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>– video monitor features a 4.3” high-resolution color touch screen, allowing parents to pinch to zoom in and out with ease, capture and share baby’s photos to social media directly from the monitor and the Log & Track and Baby’s Journal functions. Connect up to 4 cameras with split screen viewing (additional cameras sold separately).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;"><span>·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://mhealthbabymonitors.com/product/sync-internet-viewable-camera/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #067ab4;">AT&T Sync™ Internet Viewable Camera</span></b></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>–<b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>internet viewable camera syncs with an iPhone® or Android™ smartphone via the free AT&T Smart Sync™ Mobile App, allowing the phone to act as the monitor screen. The Mobile App allows for a total of four remote viewers. Or, purchase as an additional camera to connect with the AT&T Smart Sync™. Via the App, use the Log & Track function, zoom in and out with ease and capture and share baby’s photos on social media. It offers split screen viewing with up to 4 cameras (additional cameras sold separately).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;"><span>·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://mhealthbabymonitors.com/product/smart-trac-digital-audio-monitor/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #067ab4;">AT&T Smart Trac™ Digital Audio Monitor</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>– for parents looking for an audio monitor with a baby milestone tracking function, this monitor features two-way communication up to 600 feet, sound light indicators, a high quality microphone and a memory feature that tracks and stores up to 12 logged activities.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">“New parents want to streamline how they track and view baby’s health and wellness. The AT&T monitors have intelligent tracking tools to help keep parents and baby connected, a full touch screen, enhanced viewing options and online sharing directly from the monitor,” said Steve Gibree, President/CEO and Founder of Baby’s Journey. “Parents can keep every moment of the journey in the palm of their hand using one sophisticated device.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">For detailed information on these products, please visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.att.com/mhealthbabymonitors" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #067ab4;">http://www.att.com/<wbr></wbr>mhealthbabymonitors</span></a>.</span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-65338994749837730912016-02-16T15:03:00.000-08:002016-02-16T15:04:21.275-08:00Robert Mondavi Winery to Hold Mountain Wine Tour at Whistler Blackcomb March 11 to Celebrate 50 Years For Both<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Whistler Blackcomb and Robert Mondavi Winery are celebrating their joint 50<sup>th</sup><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>anniversaries with a mountain top wine tour and food pairing event on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_603425519" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 11</span></span>. The Robert Mondavi Mountain Wine Tour is the first time Whistler Blackcomb has held an event of this kind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">During the tour, guests will move from one location to another around the mountains, guided by Whistler Blackcomb Snow School instructors. At each stop on the tour, located at the Crystal Hut, Christine’s on Blackcomb, and Raven’s Nest, food from Whistler Blackcomb catering will be paired with Robert Mondavi wines. A wine ambassador from Robert Mondavi Winery will speak to each pairing. The final stop of the tour will be hosted by Robert Mondavi Winemaker, Meghan Schofield, at Steeps Grill & Wine Bar in the Roundhouse Lodge, where guests will be able to sample some of Robert Mondavi’s Napa Valley wines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“The mountain top wine tour is going to be truly unique,” says Paul Street, Vice President of Food & Beverage at Whistler Blackcomb. “We are thrilled to be able to share the celebration of our 50<sup>th<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></sup>anniversary with Robert Mondavi Winery and our guests. Whistler Blackcomb catering will create some amazing dishes to complement the wine, which we hope will really elevate the experience.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">There are 50 tickets available to the Robert Mondavi Mountain Wine Tour at $149, and they include food, wine and a ski guide; lift tickets are additional. Intermediate to advanced ski/boarding ability is required to take part.</span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-50427543327755734082016-02-14T16:21:00.000-08:002016-02-14T16:21:23.068-08:00Issaquah-based Combat Flip Flops Makes Deal with Three Sharks on ABC’s Shark Tank<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After four years of failing and succeeding, creating new roadmaps for
manufacturing in war zones, employing former drug runners, educating
women, clearing land mines, and supporting veterans, Combat Flip Flops
has succeeded in winning the hearts and minds of three of today’s most
prominent investors and Shark Tank’s self-made millionaires. Mark
Cuban, Daymond John and Lori Greiner made a deal of $300,000 for 30%
equity in Combat Flip Flops, spread equally between the three
investors.<br /><span></span><br />
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“Having our mission of ‘Business, Not Bullets’ validated by the
Sharks is powerful,’ said Matthew ‘Griff’ Griffin. “It’s not just a
good idea, it’s a legitimate course of action now backed by dominant
players in the fashion, retail, and tech sectors.”<br /><span></span><br />
The $300,000 investment from the Sharks will be used for inventory
and to build up Combat Flip Flops’ staff. The three co-founders have,
for the majority of their time in business, been working side jobs.
Investment will allow them to focus 100% on the business and add staff
when needed.<br />
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“Combat Flip Flops will be able to book solid, consistent orders with
our manufacturers. This will enable those manufacturers to hire more
staff and have a larger impact in their communities. For the charities,
we will be able to provide steady, substantial support. More Afghan
girls in school, swaths of land cleared of mines, and supporting
positive transitions for SOF veterans,” said Griff.<br /><span></span><br />
When asked what, besides the deal, was the most exciting part of
being on Shark Tank, Donald Lee joked, “We’ve heard Kevin talk about his
money being soldiers, going to war, and other military analogies. When
he dropped out, handing him the red chem light was the only logical
thing to do.”<br /><span></span><br />
In 2015, Combat Flip Flops’ sales increased 150% over 2014 while the
company donated over 60 years of school to Afghan girls and cleared 1533
square meters of land mines in Laos, keeping kids and villagers safe.
Through its Unarmed Forces, the brand has spread stoke and empowered
mindful consumers to make a difference. Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-26600845365425013902016-02-14T16:16:00.000-08:002016-02-14T16:16:34.006-08:00Aldridge Bursts into Pacific Northwest with a Pair of Acquisitions of Managed Services Providers in SeattleAldridge,
a technology management, consulting and outsourcing company for
growing organizations, has completed two acquisitions of Seattle-based
IT services companies. The acquisitions of Arterian and PacketDrivers
make it possible for Aldridge to immediately establish a solid and
strategic presence in one of America's technology hubs. Terms of the
deals were not disclosed.<br />
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Key elements of this announcement:<br />
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• Aldridge is consolidating the operations of Arterian and
PacketDrivers, retaining most personnel and launching the Seattle office
of Aldridge.<br />
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• Aldridge has appointed PacketDrivers Founder Scott Hamlin to the
position of Vice President and General Manager to lead the Seattle
operation.<br />
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• Aldridge has retained the Arterian brand and has established a
subsidiary devoted to Microsoft's CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) program.<br />
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• Aldridge appointed Arterian Founder Jamison West as President of the newly-formed subsidiary.<br />
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• Aldridge has assumed the lease on Arterian's lower Queen Anne
office space and will locate Aldridge Seattle at 100 West Harrison
Street.<br />
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"There are a lot of moving parts when combining three businesses, so we
have been careful and deliberate to ensure that the end result
significantly benefits current and future customers while positioning
Aldridge for long-term success," said Aldridge President and COO Patrick
Wiley.<br />
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With the latest acquisitions, Aldridge offers nearly 130 IT
professionals who serve clients throughout Texas and the Pacific
Northwest from offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin and now Seattle.
Additionally, Aldridge Health provides IT support services to growing
medical and dental practices throughout the United States. Aldridge
offers a broad range of outsourced custom IT services, such as:<br />
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• Managed Services, including user help and support<br />
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• Managed Backup and Continuity Services<br />
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• Cloud Hosting Services<br />
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"We have been impressed by Aldridge's focus on exceptional customer
service and came to the conclusion that it would be in the best
interests of our customers as well as our associates for us to join
forces to create a larger and more capable IT services entity," said
Scott Hamlin.<br />
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The entry into Seattle – in close proximity to Microsoft – also
strategically positions Aldridge to help existing and future customers
benefit from the agility, cost-efficiency and scalability made possible
by Microsoft's CSP program through its new subsidiary, Arterian.<br />
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"Cloud solutions are the future for the IT managed services industry and
Microsoft's CSP program is contributing to significant disruption in IT
services generally," said Jamison West. "With the Arterian subsidiary
solely focused on advancing this business strategy, we expect to rapidly
accelerate the growth of the Azure and Office 365 customer base."<br />
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Aldridge engaged Cogent Growth Partners, a buy-side merger and
acquisition advisory firm that specializes in IT and MSPs, to guide the
two simultaneous acquisitions.<br />
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"Aldridge has been an active client of Cogent for over four years and
this is the most complex deal we've pulled together for them to date,"
said George Sierchio, VP and Senior Partner at Cogent who led the
transaction process. "Folding in two prominent Seattle MSPs, and
retaining top-notch leaders in Jamison West and Scott Hamlin, we believe
is going to quickly propel an already dominant player in the industry
into a true regional powerhouse with a wide array of service offerings."Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-10569164651138798442016-02-14T15:43:00.001-08:002016-02-14T15:43:18.017-08:00ATT Plans for 5G Future<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">AT&T</a>* is unveiling its <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">
5G</a> roadmap to bring customers the next-generation of super-fast, flexible wireless connectivity.</span>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Technologies such as millimeter waves, network function virtualization (<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">NFV</a>), and software-defined networking (<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">SDN</a>)
will be among the key ingredients for future 5G experiences. AT&T
Labs has been working on these technologies for years and has filed
dozens of patents connected with them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We
plan to collaborate with Ericsson and Intel to work on 5G solutions in
our labs starting in the second quarter of this year, with outdoor tests
and trials over the summer. And, we expect
field trials of 5G technologies to provide wireless connectivity to
fixed locations in Austin before the end of this year. The trials<b>
</b>will<b> </b>help guide our 5G standards contributions, and set the
stage for widespread commercial and mobile availability once technology
standards for 5G are established.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We
expect 5G to deliver speeds 10-100 times faster than today’s average 4G
LTE connections. Customers will see speeds measured in gigabits per
second, not megabits. For reference, at one gigabit
per second, you can download a TV show in less than 3 seconds.
Customers will also see much lower latency with 5G. Latency, for
example, is how long it takes after you press play on a video app for
the video to start streaming on your device. We expect 5G
latency in the range of 1 to 5 milliseconds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">“New
experiences like virtual reality, self-driving cars, robotics, smart
cities and more are about to test networks like never before,” said John
Donovan, Chief Strategy Officer and Group President,
AT&T Technology and Operations. “These technologies will be
immersive, pervasive and responsive to customers. 5G will help make them
a reality. 5G will reach its full potential because we will build it on
a software-centric architecture that can adapt quickly
to new demands and give customers more control of their network
services. Our approach is simple – deliver a unified experience built
with 5G, software-defined networking (SDN), Big Data, security and open
source software.”</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">AT&T’s 5G Roadmap</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Data
traffic on AT&T’s wireless network grew more than 150,000% from
2007 through 2015, driven largely by video. More than 60% of the data
traffic on our total network was video in 2015. 4K
video, virtual reality, and <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">IoT</a>
will drive the next wave of traffic growth. 5G is ideal for those
bandwidth-hungry applications because it will support multiple radio
interfaces, enable more spectrum efficiency,
and take advantage of SDN and network function virtualization (NFV).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We’re
conducting our 5G trials in such a way that we’ll be able to pivot to
compliant commercial deployments once 5G technology standards are set.
The international standards body, 3GPP, will
likely complete the first phase of that process in 2018. Meanwhile, we
continue to evolve our 4G network to deliver higher capacity and the
best experience for our customers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">5G
will be efficient and cost-effective because it will give every
customer and device exactly what it needs from the same network –
whether it’s 10-year battery life for massive sensor networks
or multi-gigabit speeds for large data transfers. AT&T’s global
leadership in moving to SDN gives us a head start in supporting
exploding growth in mobile video consumption. Combined with our superior
spectrum position and broadband build-out commitment to
millions of locations throughout the United States, AT&T’s
virtualized network will be able to support those next-generation
applications quickly and efficiently.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">“AT&T’s
5G field trials will play an important role in ensuring rapid and
wide-scale adoption of this next generation mobile technology,” said
Arun Bansal, Senior Vice President and Head of
Business Unit Radio, Ericsson. “5G will impact the entire mobile
network – from devices to access and core to cloud – and open up
exciting new IoT applications for consumers and industry, so Ericsson is
enabling AT&T to move beyond 5G lab tests to gain a greater
understanding of 5G’s potential in their own network environments and
markets.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">“As
early 5G development and trials get underway, industry collaboration is
necessary to implement new network architectures and prepare for
commercial availability,” said Aicha Evans, corporate
vice president and general manager of the Intel Communication and
Devices Group. “At Intel, we know that working with partners like
AT&T and Ericsson is essential to bringing faster and more efficient
wireless networks that will bring new and richer experiences
to our lives.”</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Unrivaled SDN and NFV Leadership</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">AT&T
has led the industry the last few years in rethinking how companies
should design and build their networks. The traditional model relied on
complex and cumbersome hardware. But that gear
takes too long to deploy and too long to upgrade in the face of the
customer demand the industry is experiencing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
future is software and our transformation is already underway. Just as
consumers replaced their bulky stereos with streaming music apps on
their phones, we’re turning routers, firewalls
and other network equipment into virtual functions running on commodity
hardware – basically servers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We
announced our SDN strategy in 2014 with plans to virtualize 75% of our
network by 2020. We exceeded our first major milestone by virtualizing
5.7% in 2015. In 2016, we’re accelerating to
30%.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We
already have 14 million wireless customers on our virtualized network,
almost certainly the largest implementation in the world. We’ll migrate
millions more this year.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Virtualizing
the network is fast, efficient, scalable, and lets the hardware ride
the cost and performance curve of Moore’s Law. In fact, cost is one of
the critical attributes of NFV and SDN.
Lowering the cost to deliver a megabyte of data is one of the reasons
we were recently able to bring back an
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">
Unlimited Data</a> offer. It also provides a sizable cost advantage in the deployment of 5G technology over a traditional network approach. </span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Big Data and Open Source Key in AT&T’s Transformation</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">AT&T
is a data-driven enterprise. We’re extracting software from hardware.
And we’re extracting data from applications. That’s easy to say but
difficult to execute. Our Big Data focus enables
new ways to optimize our network, to drive smarter decision-making and
to better serve our customers. You can read more
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">here</a> from our senior vice president for Big Data.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We’re
building many of our 5G and SDN applications using open source
software. We’re also contributing code back to the open source community
so other innovators can take advantage of what we’ve
learned in this transformation. We <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">
shared</a> our latest open source milestones last month. We’ll have more
to share in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, AT&T is leading the
charge to the next generation of the network with 5G and we’re doing it
more efficiently than anyone else.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">*AT&T
products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and
affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T
Inc.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">About AT&T</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">AT&T Inc. (<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">NYSE:T</a>)
helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment,
mobile, high speed Internet and voice services.
We’re the world’s largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in
the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. We offer the best global
coverage of any U.S. wireless provider*. And we help businesses
worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility
and highly secure cloud solutions.</span>Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-18678956775103153832016-02-14T15:40:00.000-08:002016-02-14T15:40:11.686-08:00After 26 years, Rikki Rikki Restaurant in Kirkland will close<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>“</i></b>Bringing
the taste from my home in Japan to many,” was the vision of Rikki Rikki
founder, Masahiro Terada when he opened his award winning Japanese
restaurant in Kirkland in 1990. After 26 years and serving thousands
of Eastside residents, Saturday February 20<sup>th</sup> his restaurant will close.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">“Due
to the redevelopment of the Park Place Center we will be closing,” said
General Manager Keigo Sorajo. “Our hope is to find a new location and
reopen soon.” </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rikki
Rikki has a loyal following of customers. Six years strong, 2010-2015,
the Kirkland Reporter readers voted Rikki Rikki “Best Asian Cuisine in
Kirkland,” and in 2009 the restaurant was voted “Best Sushi on the
Eastside” by 425 Magazine.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">“We
are receiving letters, notes, Facebook messages and emails from guests
saying good bye and letting us know how much they will miss us,” Keigo
said. “It makes us feel good that so many of our guests consider us
friends and family. We will miss them as well but hope it’s not very
long before we see them again.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Staff
and management are encouraging guests to stay connected by following
Rikki Rikki on Facebook and by signing up for the Rikki Rikki
e-newsletter which can be done by visiting the website <a href="http://www.rikkirikki.com/" target="_blank">www.RikkiRikki.com</a>. “We will let our guests know the minute we find a new location,” said Keigo. “We anticipate it being soon.”</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 14.720000267028809px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rikki
Rikki Restaurant in Kirkland, Washington offers a wide variety of
authentic Japanese dishes including high quality sushi and sashimi, in
many cases utilizing signature dressings, sauces and marinades, not
available in any other restaurant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After
several requests from customers wanting to buy and take home the
restaurants wildly popular sauces, owner Masahiro decided to bottle and
sell them. The demand became so great that in 1995 a separate
production plant had to be opened and Rikki USA was born. This state of
the art, production and bottling facility in Redmond, Washington, now
produces over 50 different flavors of Rikki's & Masa's sauces,
dressings and marinades. The plant employs several highly trained sauce
makers and employees with over one million gallons of sauces made
annually. These sauces are produced and shipped to customers around the
world and are sold through retail outlets and local, high end grocery
stores including Whole Foods, Safeway, QFC, PCC, Krogers, Sam’s Club,
Costco and Uwajimaya. These sauces are sold under the Rikki brand and
Masa's brand.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 14.720000267028809px;">Masahiro’s
dream to create and share his recipes has reached heights he never
could have imagined. “We are sold in different countries and over a few
hundred stores & outlets throughout the United States, Canada,
Mexico and Asia,” said Co-founder and Vice President Yasuyuki Terada.</span><span style="line-height: 14.720000267028809px;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 14.720000267028809px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rikki
Rikki's atmosphere is a Japanese style setting with several private
booths (tatami rooms) for larger parties, a full bar including a wide
variety of sakes, Japanese beers, specialty cocktails and beverages. </span></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rikki
Rikki Restaurant and Sushi Bar is a family owned and operated business
popular for not only it's award winning food but offering exceptional
service and daily specials including “Happy Hour <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775266" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Monday</span></span>,” “Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays,” and “Salmon Night,” featuring $1 Nigiri Sushi & $3.95 Japanese tap beers.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img class="CToWUd" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhJFSsT7MONMp0DSGXg6rOED_AAxOZhxnjt2cjki0Z8HXTYOpZUf40Dndn94u5rOLx6fIMk3b7u5MOii5Kol0vgI2qsgPd7mb61akHVI0DrP9LYeBDUWWIsHtIUG3KRq2rngl7QYgDvzQgX3tjYzb1JPpz3Wp42Q3KNfCBW=s0-d-e1-ft" />The restaurant will close its doors for the final time at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775267" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00pm</span></span> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775268" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday February 20th</span></span>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rikki Rikki Hours of Operation are:</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775269" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Monday</span></span> – Friday:</i></b> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775270" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11:30AM</span></span> ~ <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775271" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:00PM</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Saturday:</i></b> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775272" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">12:00PM</span></span> ~ <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775273" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:00PM</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775274" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span>:</i></b> Closed</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Dinner: </b>(Last order 30 minutes prior to closing)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775275" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Monday</span></span> – Saturday:</i></b> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775276" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4:00PM</span></span> ~ <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775277" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9:00PM</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775278" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span>: </i></b> Closed</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bar: </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(Last Order: 30 minutes before closing time)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775279" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Monday</span></span> – Saturday: </i></b> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775280" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4:00PM</span></span> ~ <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775281" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9:00PM</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1373775282" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span>-</b>Closed</span></div>
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Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-67782859247760830102016-02-12T18:15:00.000-08:002016-02-12T18:15:25.559-08:00Local Bellevue FASTSIGNS Recognized Among Top Centers in the Country<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">“It’s an honor to be recognized as a top performing center</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and this award<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">acclaims</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>all of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">our team’s<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">hard work and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">positive contributions<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">in our community</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">,”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">said<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Scott Juetten, who owns FASTSIGNS of Bellevue with his wife, Rochelle</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">“We thank our customers for their support and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">trust</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">look forward to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">continu</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">ing to</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">help<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">local businesses and organizations</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">tell their story</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">using comprehensive signs, visual graphics and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">creative<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">marketing solutions</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Located at</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>13279 NE 20</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.33pt; vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>St.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">, FASTSIGNS of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Bellevue</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">has been doing business in the area for<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">more than 25</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>years. The center</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">provides<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">a wide range of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">visual communications soluti</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">ons</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">including<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">wall, window<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">and floor gra</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">phics,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">architectural signs</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">,</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">trade</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">show displays,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">wayfinding</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>solutions</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">vehicle wraps,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">digital sign</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">age</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">more</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">“</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">We’re so much more than a sign company; we are a visual communications provider that<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">helps<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">bring ideas to life</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and communicate messages in an effective way</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">,”</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Rochelle</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>said</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">. “</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">No matter what the visual communications challenge may be, our team is more than ready to help</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;">About FASTSIGNS</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.33pt; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: super;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">FASTSIGNS</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.33pt; vertical-align: super;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">of</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Bellevue</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">is an independently owned and operated sign, graphics and visual communications company that provides comprehensive visual marketing solutions to customers of all sizes—across all industries—to help them attract more attention, communicate their message, sell more products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points including décor, events, wearables and marketing materials.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-77113464630738075822016-02-11T14:52:00.000-08:002016-02-11T14:52:34.846-08:00Whistler Blackcomb Looking to Get Photographers, Filmmakers, Artists and Volunteer Involved in the 2016 World Ski and Snowboard Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The 2016 World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) is a 10 day and night showcase of some of the best of mountain culture, music, arts and snow sports. With an action-packed lineup of events, there is no denying that WSSF requires a lot of helping hands to ensure that Whistler’s favourite festival is executed smoothly. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Go Behind the Scenes</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">On average, the World Ski & Snowboard Festival sees over 400 volunteers lend a helping hand to ensure that WSSF is the best 10 days of the year. Volunteers get a behind-the-scenes perspective of the largest annual celebration of snow sports and music in North America. Volunteer opportunities exist in all aspects of WSSF, ranging from on-mountain ski and snowboard events to the Fido Outdoor Concert Series at the Main Stage in Skiers Plaza. Those interested in lending a helping hand </span></div>
<a name='more'></a>at WSSF this April can register online at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.wssf.com/Volunteer" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.wssf.com/Volunteer</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Action Sports Filmmakers</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Intersection returns to the Festival for its sixth year, continuing the progression of action sports filmmaking. Participating crews are required to shoot, edit and produce a five to seven minute ski or snowboard film, within 100km of Whistler, BC, all within a 7-day period. Up to eight spots are available for ski and snowboard film crews. The selected crews will battle it out for the grand prize of $10,000. Interested film crews need to submit expressions of interest no later than<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1283418467" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">February 19, 2016</span></span>. More information about Intersection at WSSF is available at </span><a href="http://www.wssf.com/Intersection" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.wssf.com/Intersection</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The OLYMPUS Pro Photographer Showdown is the preeminent action sports photography event in the world. In previous years, an esteemed review panel has selected and invited the top action sports photographers to compete, with no pre-submission required. In 2016, four photographers will be invited, with one spot reserved for a Wild Card Entry. All five photographers will go head-to-head for the grand prize of $10,000. The deadline for the Wild Card Entry is<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1283418468" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 1, 2016</span></span>. Photographers interested in submitting for the Wild Card Entry can find all the rules and regulations at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.wssf.com/Olympus-Pro-Photographer-Showdown" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.wssf.com/Olympus-Pro-<wbr></wbr>Photographer-Showdown</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Filmmakers and Masterful Minds Behind the Lens</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The OLYMPUS 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown levels the creative playing field by eliminating post-production trickery, exotic locations and big budget advantages. Filmmakers are tasked to shoot, edit and produce a three to five minute short film within 100km of Whistler over the course of 72 hours. New this year, filmmakers who complete their online registration by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1283418469" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5pm</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1283418470" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, March 21, 2016</span></span>, will be entered into a draw to win a Sennheiser MKE 400 Compact Shotgun Microphone. The top six to ten films will be selected as finalists to be shown at the Gala Screening in Whistler, BC, on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1283418471" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, April 13, 2016</span></span>. One winner will be crowned Best of Show with the grand prize of over $10,000 in cash and prizing. Filmmakers who feel up to the challenge can register online at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.wssf.com/Olympus-72-Hour-Filmmaker-Showdown" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.wssf.com/Olympus-72-Hour-<wbr></wbr>Filmmaker-Showdown</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">State of the ART is a creative mix of mountain culture and artistic minds that showcases international and local talent alike. The gallery is set up in the Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre for the entire 10 days of WSSF and is free admission from<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1283418472" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon until 6pm</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>every day. The gallery will also be open in the evening to ticketed attendees of WSSF events happening in the Whistler Conference Centre. Artists interested in participating in State of the ART need to submit by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1283418473" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">February 25, 2016</span></span>. Online submission available at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.wssf.com/State-of-the-ART" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.wssf.com/State-of-the-ART</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">To connect with the World Ski & Snowboard Festival online,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Like</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>us on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/WORLDSKISNOWBOARDFEST?fref=ts" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, follow us on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/wssf" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.oninstagram.com/profile/wssf" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, or download the mobile app called<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>WSSF Live</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>which is available for FREE in the App Store and Google Play Store for Apple and Android phones.</span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The<i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></i>is produced by Watermark Communications, a Whistler</span><span style="color: grey; font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 10pt;">‐</span><span style="color: grey; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">based event production & communications company, and presented in partnership with Tourism Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb. Having grown over 21 years into the largest annual celebration of snow sports and music in North America,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>WSSF</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is a 10 day and night showcase of some of the best of mountain culture, music, arts and snow sports. Featuring the largest annual free outdoor concert series in Canada, ski and snowboard competitions, photography and film showcases, and spring skiing at Whistler Blackcomb, the World Ski & Snowboard Festival is the poster child for the ultimate ski and snowboard festival experience. In blazing the way for the youth of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1283418474" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span>, the World Ski & Snowboard Festival embodies the mantra: ‘Party in April. Sleep in May.’</span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-84696684083229057042016-02-10T14:55:00.000-08:002016-02-10T14:55:25.423-08:00Restaurateur/Chef Thoa Nguyen Opening 2nd Eastside Restaurant Next Month<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #29303b; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 26px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIOgaSvZtCzZdIJkjefODSfHVY6l1BTDHFW-acMgZ_mnu8e0Z7J_U_DR-PnrgEMuiHPtQOzklV4jcthclyEiZ2p769qaqwJYROSVA57FLAa-SdzlL0tGKAUu0nfAoxpy5Jq3ENYmRnGQ/s1600/Chef+Thoa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIOgaSvZtCzZdIJkjefODSfHVY6l1BTDHFW-acMgZ_mnu8e0Z7J_U_DR-PnrgEMuiHPtQOzklV4jcthclyEiZ2p769qaqwJYROSVA57FLAa-SdzlL0tGKAUu0nfAoxpy5Jq3ENYmRnGQ/s1600/Chef+Thoa.jpg" /></a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">Restaurateur/Chef Thoa Nguyen is leading a team that is building her next Pan Asian restaurant in the Seattle area; soon she will be hiring her newest restaurant staff to open a restaurant creation she calls</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.sushichinoise.com/" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">Sushi Chinoise – Asian Grill & Sushi Bar.</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Not only does she develop the menus (and sometimes cook) at her restaurants but she is the creative force behind selecting locations, defining the concept and designing the look and feel of the restaurants she owns. She loves the challenge and after successfully opening and running six restaurants in twenty years, she says that every restaurant has its own character and she loves how number seven is coming along. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"> “This space spoke to me when I first saw it: perched on a hill, not too big, it has natural light from floor to ceiling windows on three of its four sides. I choose accent wall colors of dramatic dark gray, mocha brown and rustic orange, the sushi bar runs almost the length of the entire room. We have a seasonal patio on the Beardslee Village plaza, where the entrance to our restaurant is. We are directly next to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://beardsleeph.com/" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">John Howie’s Beardslee Public House</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>at the Beardslee Road<a name='more'></a> 405 exit ramp in Bothell, says Chef Thoa, I know the area is ready for sushi and our Pan Asian favorites. The population has grown to include Asian and non-Asian guests who want options nearby without having to travel to Seattle or Bellevue.” Sushi Chinoise menu items are also meant to travel well, the restaurant will be set-up to accommodate what is anticipated to be a robust demand for to-go and catering. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"> <b><u>About Chinoise Café, Wabi Sabi Restaurants & Sushi Chinoise Restaurants:</u></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>Founded in Seattle by chef, restaurateur Thoa Nguyen,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://chinoisecafe.com/" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">Chinoise Café</span></a>,<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"></span><a href="http://www.wabisabicolumbiacity.com/" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"> Wabi Sabi Sushi Bar</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.sushichinoise.com/" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">Sushi Chinoise</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(opening March 2016) are contemporary Pan Asian restaurants defined by their fresh, beautiful food; from sushi to pho, wok dishes to summer salad rolls.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>In May of 2015, Chef Thoa competed on the Food Network program,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKfhHpILfwQ" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">Beat Bobby Flay</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">. She defeated another chef for the opportunity to compete against Bobby Flay. She then went on, to beat the Food Network star with her version of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://chinoisecafe.com/the-dish-that-beat-booby-flay-ahi-poke-bibim-bap/" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">Bibimbap</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">, a Korean rice bowl dish. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.sushichinoise.com/" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">Sushi Chinoise - Asian Grill & Sushi Bar<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></a><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">at the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://beardsleecrossing.com/" style="color: #956839; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;">Beardslee Crossing</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 24px;"><span style="background-color: white;"> development in Bothell is Chef Thoa’s seventh restaurant since her first restaurant opened on Queen Anne. Chef Thoa’s Pan Asian restaurants are contemporary, approachable, affordable, fun, friendly and authentic, in the Seattle area since 1996. </span></span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0Bothell, WA, USA47.7623204 -122.2054034999999947.6769484 -122.36676499999999 47.8476924 -122.04404199999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-25460875553438270682016-02-06T18:48:00.001-08:002016-02-11T14:42:36.148-08:00EVENT TICKETS FOR THE 2016 WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL IN WHISTLER, BC ON SALE NOW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sirens from Squamish. The bout will take place in the Grand Ballroom at the Whistler Conference Centre on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1367032027" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, April 9</span></span>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><a href="http://wssf.com/Multiplicity" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Multiplicity presented by Mountain Life Media</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, a fundraiser for the Spearhead Huts Committee. Featuring unique presentations by some of the greatest storytellers and adventurers in the mountain kingdom. This event truly embodies the pillars of mountain culture and will take place on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1367032028" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, April 10</span></span>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The 2016 WSSF event schedule also includes a number of non-ticketed events, such as the State of the ART gallery and Opening Party in the Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre, the International Freeski and Snowboard Association (IFSA) North American Junior Freeride Championships, the Monster Energy Shred Show, and free daily concerts at the Fido Outdoor Concert Series.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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Joe Connectorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14176728448612722144noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-39125313974650916252016-01-26T10:15:00.000-08:002016-01-26T10:15:26.025-08:00AAA Washington hires Harry A. Thomas as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer to Achieve Aggressive Marketing Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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AAA Washington, the preeminent provider of emergency roadside assistance to more than 1.1 million members in Washington and northern Idaho, is intensifying its strategy to increase membership, grow its travel and insurance businesses and expand its mobile presence. To help accomplish these goals, AAA Washington has chosen entrepreneurial leader Harry Thomas as its new vice president and chief marketing officer to lead its creative, web, public relations, social media, publication and discount teams.</div>
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“Harry’s broad experience as a marketing executive in the wireless industry and track record of driving long-term strategic visions fits with AAA’s desire to be more agile on mobile platforms and deliver products and services in new ways,” said Kirk Nelson, AAA Washington’s president and CEO. “We plan to leverage Harry’s experience leading innovative brand building efforts for large- to small-scale businesses to take AAA Washington to the next level with campaigns that reflect who we are today and who we will be in the future.”</div>
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Harry A. Thomas joined Bellevue-based AAA Washington as vice president and chief marketing officer on January 11. Thomas is an accomplished marketing leader who specializes in developing highly effective marketing teams and creating strategic marketing initiatives to support, strengthen and grow key business objectives and drive brand differentiation.</div>
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Prior to joining AAA Washington, Thomas worked for T-Mobile as the Director of Product Marketing, where he was responsible for the products and messaging that supported their “Un-carrier” positioning, which resulted in them becoming the fastest growing wireless carrier. He also has impressive experience running key marketing campaigns and brand positioning efforts for Verizon, General Mills and Johnson & Johnson, as well as consulting with many small businesses. A couple of highlights from Thomas’ career include: turning around the Bisquick franchise by developing and executing a new marketing plan based on consumer insight and behavior, which increased product usage by 10%; and winning an Effie award for building T-Mobile’s brand recognition to 80% when he managed their U.S. market launch efforts.</div>
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Thomas has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Seattle with his wife and two children.</div>
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<i>AAA Washington has been serving members and the traveling public since 1904. The organization provides a variety of exclusive benefits, including roadside assistance, discounts, maps and personalized trip planning, to its 1.1 million members. In addition, its full-service travel and insurance agencies provide products and services for members and the public.</i></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-36750724509869555212016-01-26T10:12:00.002-08:002016-01-26T10:12:11.751-08:00Suncadia Continues to See Increased Home Sales Year After Year<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19.2px; margin-left: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Suncadia, Washington state’s four season mountain resort community located 80 miles east of Seattle, ended 2015 with more than $55 million in closed real estate sales.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">“Suncadia saw more than 40% of all 2015 sales result from a referral of a friend, family member or business associate by current owners. It is a strong testament to the commitment of our owners,” said Richard Seay, vice president, director of sales and marketing for Suncadia.</span></div>
<a name='more'></a> “There is a strong community of homeowners here at Suncadia who enjoy just getting away to relax for the weekend, or spending a few weeks at a time to immerse themselves in our mountain retreat culture.”<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Since January 2015, Suncadia had 133 real estate transactions for homes, homesites and condominiums ranging in price from<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">$80,000 to $3 million. Sixty-nine homesites, 46 custom homes and 18 condominiums were sold with the average price increasing by nearly 30% from 2014.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Suncadia’s median home price is $810,000, compared to the King County’s median price of approximately $448,600 for a single</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">-family home.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">“Suncadia has found that their second home market is a direct reflection of the strength of the primary home market in the Puget Sound area,” said Seay. “With the region’s significant growth in the real estate market over the past few years, Suncadia’s housing market is thriving.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Suncadia will be hosting a monthly Tour of Homes on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_860966138" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, February 14 and March 20</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>from 10 a.m. to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_860966140" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 p.m.</span></span>The public is invited to tour a variety of available properties in Suncadia at this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Since properties became available in 2003, 715 homes and condominiums have been completed.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Nine distinct Suncadia neighborhoods offer a variety of styles – Suncadia for a resort village experience offering </span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/accommodations/cle-elum-lodging" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">The Lodge</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">,</span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/suncadia/rope-rider-golf-property" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Rope Rider</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/suncadia/prospector-golf-property" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Prospector</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/suncadia/black-nugget-property" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Black Nugget</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/trailhead-condominiums" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Trailhead</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/suncadia/prospector-reach-property" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Prospector’s Reach</span></a><span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">and the exclusive</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/assets/pdfs/New_OspreyRidge_Board_lowrez.pdf" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Osprey Ridge</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">communities;<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/nelson-preserve/cle-elum-resort-area" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Nelson Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for dramatic views and easy access to the river; and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.suncadiaresort.com/tumble-creek/luxury-cle-elum-mountain-area" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Tumble Creek</span></a><span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">for a private retreat within a gated enclave of homes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Suncadia offers homeowners a variety of amenities including: award winning resort golf courses; Prospector, designed by Arnold Palmer and Rope Rider, designed by Jacobsen Hardy; Portals Restaurant; the Suncadia Club Swim & Fitness Center; and Glade Spring Spa. Suncadia is the only resort of its kind to feature a winery within its boundaries, Swiftwater Cellars, which crushes grapes on-site and makes</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>premium Swiftwater Cellars’ wines. In addition, for those that reside in the private Tumble Creek neighborhood, Tumble Creek Club members have access to the private Tom Doak designed golf course, glamorous camping of Sasse Mountain outpost, and their own private Hill House Swim & Fitness Center.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;">Seasonal activities and events at the property include the Suncadia Summer Nights Outdoor Concerts Series, annual Multi-Sport Festival, and annual Swiftwater Classic golf tournament, Harvest Festival and Winterfest, outdoor concerts at Swiftwater Cellars, miles of hiking and biking trails, winter ice skating and tubing hill, guided fly fishing tours, paddle board rentals and much more.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 20px;"></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">About Suncadia</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Suncadia has quickly become a recreational playground for Seattleites and travelers across the Pacific Northwest. Located 80 miles east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains, Suncadia is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering a unique combination of activities and amenities that make it an ideal Northwest getaway and resort residential community. </span></div>
Eastside Businesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01429432532908731554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615821216136042666.post-41714700214098414842016-01-14T06:27:00.000-08:002016-01-14T06:27:19.007-08:00Bellevue College Turns 50 in 2016<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
Celebrations planned to mark half century of academic excellence</div>
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<b>Bellevue, Wash –<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>It all started with fewer than 500 students taking classes in temporary space in 1966. The foundation was st<span>rong, though</span>, growing into<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Bellevue College</a>, a school about 10 miles east of downtown Seattle that is about to celebrate a major milestone.</div>
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Bellevue turns 50 years old in 2016. To mark the half century of education excellence, Bellevue College is planning a year-long celebration that ranges from an informal birthday party on campus Jan. 13 to a birthday festival during Homecoming week and a visit by the Washington State Supreme Court in November. </div>
<a name='more'></a>Other Bellevue College events will be announced throughout the year and will include a Bellevue College Foundation luncheon and 50th Anniversary Gala<br />
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“We are excited about celebrating 50 years of excellence on the Eastside and beyond,” said Bellevue College President, Dr. David L. Rule. “We look forward to sharing our story while also celebrating all that our future holds.”</div>
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Bellevue College is the third-largest institution of higher education in the state of Washington with an annual enrollment of nearly 33,000. Students can take advantage of nearly100<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/programs/degrees/proftech/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">professional and technical programs</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>that help them prepare for the jobs of today and opportunities of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1334712320" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span>. This includes careers in business, health care, public safety and technology.<b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Bellevue also offers 10 bachelor’s degrees.</div>
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From its humble beginnings, Bellevue has grown into a respected and honored academic institution with global reach. In 2009, the name of the school was changed to Bellevue College to more accurately reflect its evolving identity as a leading academic institution for the Pacific Northwest and beyond. </div>
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As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, Bellevue College is calling on local residents, alumni and others who may have photos, stories or other assets that would help document the history of the school. Materials can be sent to:<a href="mailto:50th@bellevuecollege.edu" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">50th@bellevuecollege.edu</a></div>
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Alumni and friends can keep up-to-date with the 50th anniversary by liking the Bellevue College<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bellevuecollege" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Facebook</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>page or following Bellevue College on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/BellevueCollege?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bellevuecollege/?hl=en" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </div>
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