"Compete Globally, Produce Locally"

Cashmere Molding was highlighted in the August issue of Plastics Technology. Co-owner, president and CEO Greg Herlin spoke about Cashmere's successes over the past year and the company's motto, "Compete Globally, Produce Locally."


Despite a national recession, Cashmere Molding has increased sales annually by an average of 60 percent, continued to invest in new technology and hired 20 new employees in the past year alone.


Cashmere was recently named "2010 Midsized Manufacture of the Year" by Seattle Business Magazine. Their innovative strategies and committment to customer service are two of the reasons why Cashmere Molding brings in $10 million annually.

Enterprise Washington asks voters to consider candidates' business stance

In an opinion piece run in the Snohomish County Business Journal, Erin McCallum of Enterprise Washington urged voters to elect government officials who understand the importance of a sustainable business economy in Washington state.

In order to turn the economy in Washington state around, we must place an equally high importance on the success of small businesses, in addition to those larger companies such as Boeing and Starbucks. Choosing a candidate who will work to pass legislation to keep small businesses up and running will help create jobs and kick-start the ecomomy.


McCallum mentions where voters can learn more about upcoming elections and educate themselves on which candidates will support Washington state's private sector. Resources include the state Chamber of Commerce web site and read business candidate guides on GROW's website.


The full article can be found here.

Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar discusses the Museum of Flight's new Space Gallery on KING 5's New Day

Retired astronaut Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar was on KING 5's New Day Northwest today to discuss the Museum of Flight's new Space Gallery, which broke ground late last month. The Museum of Flight is hoping to bring one of three retiring NASA Space Shuttles to Washington state. Dunbar, who has logged more than 50 days in space, said that if selected the shuttle could be delivered as early as July, 2011.

Below is the entire interview from the show that aired this morning.

I-1100 brings common sense to liquor laws

Tom Douglas, Chad Mackay and Pete Hanning own numerous northwest restaurants including El Gaucho, the Palace Kitchen and the Red Door and are standing up in support of I-1100. I-1100 looks to modernize Washington's liquor laws so that consumers and businesses benefit from a competitive market. Currently, restaurant owners suffer in the free-market system becasue they are unable to negotiate and bargain for the best possible prices of goods and services.

Read all about what these local restaurant owners have to say regarding the new initiative in the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Museum of Flight breaks ground on "Human Space Flight Gallery"

The Museum of Flight recently broke ground on the first phase of its new 15,500-square-foot Space Gallery. The Museum has long planned for the expansion of its space exhibition, although the new state-of-the-art gallery is designed to be able to host one of the retiring United States Space Shuttles which could be delivered as early as July 2011.

The new Space Gallery will cost approximately $12 million and will be located on East Marginal Way, across the street from the main museum campus. Washington State Legislature has approved $3 million in capital support to help fund the Gallery with the remaining money coming from private foundations and individual donations.

Here's coverage of the groundbreaking on KIRO 7 and KING 5:

Joining retired astronaut and Museum CEO Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar and Interim President and former President of Microsoft Michael Hallman on behalf of the stae was Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen.

For more coverage of the groundbreaking see these articles in the Seattle P.I., the Seattle Times and the Examiner.

Overlake Hospital physician's journey to a successful life far from ordinary

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and for one local surgeon it is a stark reminder of his childhood escape from Vietnam and his immigration to the United States in search of a new life.

Dr. Thien Nguyen is now the medical director for the Weight Loss Surgery Program at Overlake Hospital Medical Center. Nguyen originally wanted to become a trauma surgeon, but after working in weight loss surgery during his residency he was hooked.

Nguyen sees successes daily as patients are able to lose weight, improve their outlook on life and most importantly live longer by avoiding serious diseases such as diabetes.

For a more in depth look at Dr. Nguyen's story read this article in the Bellevue Reporter.

Aspira receives coveted four-star environmental certification

The new Aspira Apartment Tower in Seattle today received the coveted four-star certifcation from Built Green, making it the first and only high-rise residential building in Seattle to receive this top environmental honor.

Check out this article online at KOMO News, as well as this clip from the evening news below.

Aspira has a number of groundbreaking environmental features including an extremely efficient heating and air-conditioning system, a green wall on one side of the building that supports bamboo groves and vine plants, as well as dual-flush toilets and low-flow plumbing.

It is also home to the first commercial electric car recharging stations in Seattle, which are located in the resident-only parking lot.