Governor Ferguson signs Public Safety Law
WR CEO, Renée Sunde, and WR Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, with Governor Ferguson at the signing of HB 2015. On Monday, Governor Bob Ferguson signed…
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WR CEO, Renée Sunde, and WR Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, with Governor Ferguson at the signing of HB 2015. On Monday, Governor Bob Ferguson signed…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods, through its venture capital arm DSG Ventures, has taken a minority stake in Unrivaled Sports as part of a $120 million investment round. Unrivaled Sports, cofounded by…
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Pictured: Governor Bob Ferguson speaks with WR member and Drees owner Ruthann Goularte, alongside WR staff The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 120th Annual Meeting this year, marking…
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The 2025 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit will be held July 20–24 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA. This premier event brings together over 600 leaders from…
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With 28 years of experience working for Bedrooms & More, which his father created in 1972, Blake Garfield is adding a new role as President of the Wallingford Chamber of…
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The deal with Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool is worth $6.25 billion Published in Seattle Magazine By Rob Smith May 20, 2025 Nordstrom is now a private company. The iconic…
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Despite growing caution among consumers, key economic indicators point to a steady and resilient U.S. economy in 2025. In April, the U.S. labor market remained strong, with payrolls expanding by…
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