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GraphiCode, a global provider of cost-effective, superior software innovations for electronics manufacturing, announced the move of long-time offices in Mountlake Terrace, WA, to a new headquarters in historic Snohomish, WA.
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The Seattle Times Reports-
Alder Biopharmaceuticals snagged some $40 million from investors in January, one of the largest local venture-capital rounds this year. Now the firm, whose founders devised a method to accelerate the discovery and production of
biotech drugs, wants to expand its payroll from 34 to 50 employees by the end of the year.
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The Business Training Center of Edmonds Community College offers training and certificates in several business and industrial disciplines. The Business Training Center's most popular courses are CATIA V5, Leadership and
Supervision, Manufacturing (Lean, 6 sigma, Product life cycle), Aerospace Composite Materials and small business courses. For more information please visit the website
www.the-btc.com or contact Lambros Hilas at 425.267.5728.
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The Bothell City Council adopted a
Carbon Reduction and Energy Independence Plan that signifies the City's commitment to serve as a leader in climate protection and to reduce City energy costs. The resolution officially launches the City's new program, Bothell
CO2OL, and directs the City Manager to pursue and provide Council with recommendations concerning the development and implementation of a Carbon Reduction and Energy Independence Plan in phases, with its first programs to be introduced in
September 2008. Earlier this year, the Bothell City Council identified the development of green building incentives for the private sector development as one of its top priorities for 2008.
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Stevens Hospitals' website won the National Bronze Award in the 25th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards.
Stevens Hosptial is pleased to bring to their community a site with excellent general information about healthcare as well as details about Stevens Hospital physicians, clinical services, careers, patient and visitor advice, and so
much more. Visit them online at: www.stevenshealthcare.org
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Cascadia Community College commemorated the beginning of construction for its first campus expansion project on May 20th. The new building is the $35 million, 54,000 square foot Center for Global Learning and the Arts. The center
will house state-of-the-art classrooms, faculty offices, a performing arts theater, two art studios and more. In addition to being a fantastic resource for students and faculty, the new building will allow Cascadia to expand by an
additional 800 students, opening up further learning opportunities, as well as increasing the positive economic impact the whole campus has on the region.
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The City of Mountlake Terrace is developing a strategy to be more sustainable in its own operations and to encourage others to do the same. The first draft of a Sustainability Strategy will be ready for consideration in July.
Already, the City has adopted a new sidewalk investment plan and strict stormwater standards, added energy upgrades at its regional swimming pool, and is advocating for regional transit investments to reduce pollution and congestion.
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Aviation Technical Services, a big proponent of Lean, has unearthed several green opportunities for the company.
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The loss of construction jobs helped push the Unemployment Rate up to 4.6 percent in May. This is a full percentage point above the April figure of 3.6 percent. It is also seven-tenths of percentage point above the year ago
figure, which was 3.9 percent. The corresponding (not seasonally adjusted) rate for the state rose to 5.1% from 4.6 percent in April.
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The EDC would like to Welcome
Lori Wells to the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Team. Lori will be working in the capacity of the Administrative Assistant providing all aspects of administrative support for the PTAC team.
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Save The Date! Or better yet,
Register Today, for the EDC's "Summer Networking Schmooze". This event will be held on July 24, 2008 at the Everett Yacht Club from 5:30-8:30pm. Join us for an evening of fun, food, libations & music
while taking in the views from the spacious decks at the Everett Yacht Club. Deborah Knutson, President of the EDC will provide a quick Economic Update, leaving the rest of the evening open for socializing, meeting new faces and greeting
old ones. Cost is $40 per person.
Click here to register today
Want to learn more? Visit the
EDC homepage!
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