Governor Jay Inslee, Puget Sound Regional Council and Impact Washington rolled out results of a pilot project that will save over $1 million annually for six defense manufacturers and will result in a...
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Are you aware of the latest ISO certification requirements? ISO 9001 is a standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system. It helps businesses and organizations to be more effi...
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Last week, Seattle Business magazine honored 15 pioneering companies at its annual Washington Manufacturing Awards gala. The event attracted 300 business leaders from across the state. The diversity o...
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Want to create manufacturing jobs in the US? Ask someone besides a politician how to make it happen: Ask someone who does it.
T. Grove didn’t pursue these goals for political reasons or do it ...
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By Pete Carlson (President of Regional Growth Strategies)
A new skill development system is beginning in regions across the US. Its defining feature is demand-driven – that is, it focuses on g...
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In early 2015, I joined Impact Washington as President and Center Director after six years as a board member. My background is primarily in electromechanical manufacturing in the Pacific NW. As an ent...
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By Holly Wright, R.D.
It is now estimated that about two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese and the prevalence has increased 61% in the last decade. There has been a 36% increase in he...
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By Bob Heller, Clark Nuber, P.S.
Considering the possibilities of selling your products outside the state of Washington is exciting. An increased sales force beyond your state borders means greater e...
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White Paper: Why You Should Worry About ICE Raids, by Brenda J. Smith, J.D.
You have heard in the news that companies are getting into trouble for hiring illegal immigrants, but don’t think tha...
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