Issaquah-based Combat Flip Flops Makes Deal with Three Sharks on ABC’s Shark Tank

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.


“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.”

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.

PRESIDIO RESIDENTIAL CAPITAL AND SUMMIT HOMES OF WASHINGTON BREAKS GROUND ON COPPER RIDGE IN ISSAQUAH, WASH.

New Neighborhood Next to Issaquah Highlands Will Offer 15 High-End Homes

Presidio Residential Capital and Summit Homes of Washington recently broke ground on Copper Ridge, a 15-unit community on 4.59 acres at 24424 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road in East King County. The first home sales are expected to close in December 2015. The retail value of this project will exceed $11.7 million.

“Copper Ridge is ideally located in an area that consistently holds its value because

Issaquah FASTSIGNS to host a week-long Open House

On Sept. 14 through Sept. 18, locally owned and operated sign and visual graphics provider FASTSIGNS of Issaquah will host an Open House week to celebrate its newly remodeled facility and introduce the center’s team to the community. The center is located at 60 NW Gilman Blvd., Suite C, Issaquah, WA  98027 and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Mosby Cogswell Promoted to Director of Pacific Learning Academy

Pacific Learning Academy has announced Mosby Cogswell as a new Director at the Issaquah educational service and accredited private school. Mosby Cogswell has been promoted from Assistant Director to Director.

Mosby provides support to Pacific Learning Academy staff and instructors in order to create an exceptional experience for families. In her new role, she will be taking on more leadership responsibilities and helping to drive the organization to help more students than ever.

SIP Adds Emran Chowdhury as Executive Chef

Sip at The Wine Bar & Restaurant has hired Emran Chowdhury as their new Executive Chef.

Born in Bangladesh, Emran Chowdhury moved to Toronto, Canada at the age of 3. He started gaining his kitchen experience at the age of 15. His early training took him to Terroni and Intercontinental Hotel in Toronto. Chowdhury had a strong affinity for the lures of the kitchen and travel.  He continued to advance his career on a luxury cruise ship while traveling through Europe, Asia, and South America. The thrill of travel and new cuisines will take Chowdhury to Brazil and Australia next. He relocated to Seattle in 2009 and brought his passion for cuisine with him. Shortly after becoming Chef at Cantinetta, (Wallingford) in 2010 and the additional Bellevue location in 2011, Chowdhury worked at developing new recipes and dishes. Much of Sip’s fresh ingredients are grown in our organic garden on Mercer Island, and Chowdhury is very excited about using the garden to create food with simplicity and consideration. Chef Chowdhury uses classic techniques with an inventive edge to create flavors that are complex, yet soulful.

When he’s not mastering the art of cooking, Chowdhury is relaxing with a great book or watching sports. Come into Sip and get acquainted with Sip’s new Executive Chef.

Learn About the Many Benefits of Driving Electric

Driving Electric is more fun, more convenient, and less expensive than driving a gas car. Find out more at the largest ever gathering of electric vehicles in the Pacific Northwest at Issaquah's world-famous XXX Root Beer Drive-In.

It's Official! Governor Jay Inslee has declared that September 15-21 is Drive Electric Week for the State of Washington and Mayor Fred Butler has declared September 15-21 to be Drive Electric Week for the City of Issaquah.

Learn about what it's like to drive a plug-in electric vehicle from real owners. We'll have owners on hand ready to answer your questions about the real-world experience driving all the popular plug-in vehicles from Tesla Motors, Nissan, Chevy, Ford and the brand new BMW i3, plus electric motorcycles from Zero and Brammo. We'll also have some rare production electric vehicles that were only sold in California as well as custom cars built by the 30-year-old community of Seattle-area electric conversion enthusiasts.

Show Schedule

7:30 - 9 am	Setup and vehicle load in
9:00 am	Show open to the public
noon	Special Guest Speakers: Charles Knutson of Governor Jay Inslee's Office, Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler, King County Council Chair Larry Phillips, State Representative Chad Magendanz, Plug-In America's Chief Science Officer Tom Saxton and Seattle Electric Vehicle Association President Stephen Johnsen
3:00 pm	Show ends, load out

Registration is FREE If you want to show your plug-in electric vehicle register now. Space is filling up!