Antoinette Alexander

Seattle

Business Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Lacey Invites Community to Participate in Community Survey

1 week ago | southsoundbiz.com | Antoinette Alexander

The city of Lacey, in partnership with Polco's National Research Center, has announced the opening of its 2025 National Community Survey, which will help determine future city priorities, including projects, programs, and services. The survey closes on June 30. The city said in a press release that it intends to conduct the survey every two years to track changes in community needs and perceptions over time. The survey is open to all residents who live within the Lacey city limits.
Corliss Management Group Expands Into Kitsap County

1 week ago | southsoundbiz.com | Antoinette Alexander

Corliss Management Group, a fifth-generation, family-owned real-estate company, has acquired an industrial asset in Bremerton through an off-market deal, according toConnectCRE. The property, located at 6000 Werner Rd., marks Corliss’ foray into the Kitsap County submarket. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to the article, the 49,006-square-foot industrial property is an income-producing asset, with two long-term tenants fully leased.
Everett City Council Greenlights Downtown Everett Stadium Construction

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | Antoinette Alexander

The Everett City Council has authorized construction of the new Downtown Everett Stadium, which will be home to the Everett Aquasox, a potential United Soccer League team, and other outdoor events, according to My Everett News. According to the article, the city of Everett would spend roughly $7.25 million up front. Bonds, to be paid back by the stadium’s future revenue, would serve as the bulk of the funding for the $40 million construction.
Lake Washington Partners LLC Establishes Refound Residential

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | Antoinette Alexander

Commercial real estate investor and developer Lake Washington Partners LLC has officially announced its entrance into the multifamily market with the establishment of Refound Residential.
Edmonds Driftwood Players Announces Shorts Festival Theme

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | Antoinette Alexander

Nonprofit community theater Edmonds Driftwood Players has unveiled the theme of its 14th Annual Festival of Shorts, which will be held from June 26-29 at the Wade James Theatre. The theme for 2025 is “Crossroads: A Choice or Event That Changed Courses.” This year’s festival will be presented in five performances, featuring eight shorts finalists. The finalists are selected from submissions from around the world.
Grand Opening of Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance Museum to be Held Next Week

1 week ago | southsoundmag.com | Antoinette Alexander

The Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance is inviting the public to attend the grand-opening celebration of the Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance Museum. The museum, at 203 Columbia St. NW, marks the capital city’s first-ever museum dedicated to celebrating the intersection of arts, culture, and history in Olympia. It also houses Olympia’s new visitor center. A free, public event will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 28 to commemorate the opening.
TikTok Moves Into New Bellevue Office

1 week ago | 425business.com | Antoinette Alexander

Social-media giant TikTok has opened a new office at the Key Center building in Bellevue, according to theDaily Journal of Commerce. In February, the company moved into the 40,000-square-foot office space, which the article described as "an immersive, nature-inspired space that redefines the modern workplace." Gensler designed the space, which includes various workspaces, meeting rooms, and amenities such as a wellness room and library-inspired coffee lounge.
ICHS at SOUND Auburn Clinic Opens to Improve Access to Care

1 week ago | southsoundbiz.com | Antoinette Alexander

International Community Health Services and SOUND Behavioral Health have teamed up to expand integrated health services for low-income residents in Auburn. The ICHS at SOUND Auburn clinic, which opens today, centralizes health care services at a single site. This is beneficial since it lowers the barriers to care and enables patients to schedule multiple care services in one visit, a release said.
Washington's Average Wage Rose to Nearly $100K in 2024

2 weeks ago | 425business.com | Antoinette Alexander

Washington's average annual wage grew by 6.8% in 2024, outpacing the growth experienced in 2023, according to the state Employment Security Department. The average annual wage increased to $95,160 in 2024 - a rise of 6.8%, according to the findings. In 2023, the growth rate was 5.9%.
Washington Ranks High on List of Best State Economies

2 weeks ago | 425business.com | Antoinette Alexander

Washington has the third-best state economy. That's according to a recent study by personal-finance company WalletHub, which compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. According to the findings, Washington also has a high amount of industry R&D investment per capita, which enables the state to be at the forefront of new technology.