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Google breaks ground on new digs.
Google has just made a major investment in its future in Seattle. The company broke ground on its new South Lake Union campus this week, with its sweeping views of the lake. The former parking lots (pictured) are prime real estate in the city, just across from...
West Coast tech centers grow closer.
Washington State has a problem most regions would envy: A burgeoning technology center that rivals Silicon Valley and which has gained its own share of fame and fortune in the Internet of Things. The two tech centers have a lot in common and are growing closer every...
The brewing capital of the U.S.
Washington State is known worldwide for its premium wines and more than 800 wineries. But now, Washington can lay claim to being the home of the U.S. Brewing Capital. That's according to Datafininiti, which crunched the numbers to created the new ranking. According to...
Wemco expansion pays off big.
Expansions in Washington State can really pay off for some companies, especially if they are planned and executed well. Such is the case with Wemco Co., a Spokane-area company that needed to triple its production capacity to keep pace with its customer's needs. The...
University of Washington ranks in top 10.
Business First, Buffalo NY, a sister publication of the Puget Sound Business Journal, evaluated public universities and colleges across the U.S. to determine which offers the best educational experience to their students. Top ranking schools had highly selective...
Washington State space and tech teams awarded NASA grants.
The depth and breadth of expertise in aerospace and technology has positioned Washington State companies as leaders in outer space exploration. Seven Washington businesses have won a share of NASA's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology...
Vigor to add new dry dock, capacity.
Washington's maritime sector got a big boost this week as Vigor Industrial agreed to purchase a dry dock from a South Korean company. The dock, which is 640 feet long and 116 feet wide, will be the company's largest in Washington State. It allows Vigor to add more...
Over 7 billion gallons saved.
If you find yourself staring at the tips of wings during your travels, wondering what those curvy wingtip additions do, Seattle-based Aviation Partners has the answer. Their blended winglet technology has saved airlines and business jet operators an estimated seven...
Cleaner, quieter, faster air travel coming to an airport near you.
Hybrid electric cars are changing the auto industry and by 2020 Kirkland-based Zunum Aero plans to have hybrid electric airplanes taking off for regional air service. Utilizing the existing network of smaller community airports could reduce travel time and shift...
Cultivating entrepreneurs in Washington State.
Economic Gardening is a proven model for helping entrepreneurs move from a successful small business to a flourishing and mature company. Since its introduction in Washington State in 2016, over 20 second stage businesses have benefited from the peer learning,...
New batteries offer clean energy storage.
Clean energy sources such as wind and solar have long offered a clear path to less pollution and greener energy. However, storing it has been next to impossible, until now. UniEnergy Technologies, based in Mukilteo, Washington, thinks it has found the answer:...
Blue Origin nabs prestigious award.
Jeff Bezo's Blue Origin has been awarded the 2016 Robert J. Collier Trophy for "successfully demonstrating rocket booster reusability with the New Shepard human spaceflight vehicle through five successful test flights of a single booster and engine, all of which...