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Young People Making a Difference

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2022 winners. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize is a nonprofit organization annually honoring 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference in people's lives, their communities, and the environment. Every year, fifteen top winners are each awarded $10,000 to support their service work or higher education.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes , a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2022 winners.
  • Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize is a nonprofit organization annually honoring 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference in people's lives, their communities, and the environment.
  • "These outstanding young people saw a need and came up with creative solutions to help others and make a real difference," says founder T. A. Barron.
  • He is the winner of the de Grummond Medallion for "lifetime contribution to the field of children's and young adult literature."

Quarterra and QuadReal Property Group Announce the Opening of Spectra

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quarterra (recently rebranded from LMC), a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation and a vertically integrated multifamily apartment builder, developer, and asset manager, today announced the opening of Spectra, a luxury mixed-use community in the Marymoor submarket of Redmond, WA. Spectra, developed in partnership with QuadReal Property Group, is the first apartment community to deliver in the core of the emerging Marymoor Village following the historically industrial neighborhood's rezoning in anticipation of the nearby Link Light Rail Station. Move-ins are scheduled to begin in September.

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  • Spectra, developed in partnership with QuadReal Property Group, is the first apartment community to deliver in the core of the emerging Marymoor Village following the historically industrial neighborhood's rezoning in anticipation of the nearby Link Light Rail Station.
  • Spectra, a mid-rise community, features 450 apartment homes and 37,259 square feet of retail space across three distinct buildings.
  • "QuadReal is thrilled to welcome Spectra into a global residential portfolio of over 65,000 rental units and continue to partner with Quarterra on new residential developments across the US," said Jamie Weber, Managing Director, Head of Americas, QuadReal.
  • QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

How Women Lead Strengthens Board Bench With Powerful Appointments

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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The organization has also added Shawnte Mitchell, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, Genomatica and Board Director: Life Science Cares Bay Area, Stanford University Women on Boards to its Silicon Valley board.

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  • The organization has also added Shawnte Mitchell, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, Genomatica and Board Director: Life Science Cares Bay Area, Stanford University Women on Boards to its Silicon Valley board.
  • All three female executives are impressive, strategic new additions to How Women Lead, who will bring invaluable experience and perspective to the organizations leadership.
  • Learn more about all How Women Lead board members at www.howwomenlead.com/leadership .
  • How Women Lead is a national organization of top executive women focused on activating their individual and collective power to achieve equity for women by driving representation and opportunities across all aspects of life and career.

How Hot is too Hot? PEMCO Insurance Uncovers the ‘Perfect’ Summer Temperature

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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With summer in full swing, the newest poll by PEMCO Mutual Insurance reveals Northwest residents most preferred summertime temperature: a toasty 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

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  • With summer in full swing, the newest poll by PEMCO Mutual Insurance reveals Northwest residents most preferred summertime temperature: a toasty 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Regardless of personal preference, the poll shows that as the weather warms, Northwest residents are getting better prepared for hot summers.
  • In Portland, the number of individuals with some form of air conditioning is significantly greater at 81% of respondents.
  • PEMCO Mutual Insurance is the Defender of Your Northwest, providing auto, home, renters and boat coverage.

Topgolf Set To Welcome Players to First Venue in Washington

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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DALLAS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and golf entertainment company, is set to open its 78th global venue in Renton, Washington, on July 29.

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  • DALLAS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Topgolf Entertainment Group , a global sports and golf entertainment company, is set to open its 78th global venue in Renton, Washington, on July 29.
  • Toptracer is the most trusted ball-tracing technology in the golf industry, powering the experience at the venue and enabling Players at Topgolf to enjoy game favorites like Angry Birds and Jewel Jam.
  • The first venue to serve the state of Washington will feature the company's first skylit central atrium architecture design.
  • Topgolf Entertainment Group's brands include Topgolf venues, Topgolf Media and Toptracer technology.

21 Acres -- Extreme precipitation threatens food security and drives up local food costs

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Many farms in the Greater Seattle area--Sammamish, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie valleys—have high water tables. Seasonal flooding comes with the territory--but not usually this late in the season, when drier, heat-loving crops like tomatoes and squash are supposed to be in the ground already. Food safety rules dictate that fields cannot be planted again until 60 days after a flooding event—meaning some varieties may not have any time to come to fruition.

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  • Over the past decade, small local farms have been adjusting to increasing heat by switching out tried-and-true seed varietals for more heat-hardy varieties.
  • An American workforce already reeling from the pandemic is struggling to afford rising costs of food.
  • Ansley Roberts, Farm Manager at 21 Acres, said that local food producers are uniquely positioned to contribute to food access initiatives, trial climate-hardy seed varietals, and grow a wide variety of crops.
  • 21 Acres Center for Local Food & Sustainable Living is a nonprofit organization committed to educating about the value of agroecology, soil health, local food systems, and green energy as solutions to climate change.

My Oh My, Where are all the Pacific Northwest’s Sports Fans?

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Most poll respondents blame their lack of enthusiasm for local sports on the teams performances.

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  • Most poll respondents blame their lack of enthusiasm for local sports on the teams performances.
  • Instead, 17% say theyre fair-weather MLB fans those who tend to root only when their team is winning and 49% say theyre not fans at all.
  • When it comes to Major League Soccer, the outlook is even more grim.
  • The Northwests newest professional sports league, the NHL, also rates high for fair-weather fans with 20% of poll respondents admitting that they fall in that camp.

Vancouver's Autozen Closes a $5M+ Seed Round and Claims Foothold in the US

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Less than a year after launching their hassle-free car selling experience, Autozen has announced today that it has closed an oversubscribed seed round of funding of over $5M.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Less than a year after launching their hassle-free car selling experience, Autozen has announced today that it has closed an oversubscribed seed round of funding of over $5M.
  • The round was led by Vanedge Capital - with participation from Anges Qubec, several super-angels as well as the existing investors.
  • "Based on this solid validation, this seed round will fuel our expansion into new markets, both in Canada and the US."
  • Autozen's digital C2B marketplace facilitates the entire transaction, providing a fast, fair and safe outcome for both car sellers and buyers.

The Planet Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Launch Consulting Group, a Digital Transformation Consulting Firm

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Planet Group ("Planet"), a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Launch Consulting Group, a digital transformation firm headquartered in the Greater Seattle area that helps large and scaling companies make bold moves with confidence.

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  • As part of the acquisition, Launch will join forces with Strive Consulting , Planet's technology consulting platform specializing in Data & Analytics, Technology Enablement, Cybersecurity & Compliance and Management Consulting.
  • Founded in 2005, Launch is a digital consultancy helping organizations transform their business through Intelligent Operations, Customer & Employee Engagement and Enhanced Products and services.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Launch Consulting and their employees to The Planet Group," said Tim Simmerly, President of The Planet Group.
  • "We are extremely excited to join The Planet Group family," said Heinrich Montana, CEO of Launch Consulting.

LMC Announces Opening of Ovation in Seattle

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LMC, a leader in apartment development and management, today announced the opening of Ovation, a luxury community in the heart of Seattle with outstanding views of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, Lake Union, and the city's skyline. 

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  • SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LMC , a leader in apartment development and management, today announced the opening of Ovation , a luxury community in the heart of Seattle with outstanding views of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, Lake Union, and the city's skyline.
  • "In particular, we worked diligently with the Mayor's staff to make Ovation the first tower in Seattle to participate in the MFTE program.
  • Ovation offers walkable, bikeable and commuter-friendly living within blocks of Seattle's Central Business District, Capitol Hill and South Lake Union.
  • Ovation is LMC's seventh completed community in the Seattle Metro Area, joining Atlas, Whittaker, Valdok, Axle, Twenty20 Mad, and The Bower.