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Live Music Alert! The Artist Workshop presents Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, and More in The Summer Showcase

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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The fact that both the Artist Workshop series and the Summer Showcase is taking place in Federal Way is a testament to Selah's deep connection to the city.

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  • The fact that both the Artist Workshop series and the Summer Showcase is taking place in Federal Way is a testament to Selah's deep connection to the city.
  • Selah's diverse artistic career rooted in music, community engagement, and philanthropy has taken him around the world and back.
  • Music is simply the heartbeat of life and this workshop series is designed to honor and foster that growth.
  • From Hip Hop and R&B, to Singer/Songwriter talents, and even Rock Opera, the Summer Showcase will encompass a wide spectrum of artistic musical expression.

UNMET to host its 9th Venture Capital Conference in Seattle

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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SEATTLE, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UNMET, a mission-based organization tasked with filling an unmet need for startups raising venture capital in the US, will hold its first West Coast conference - UNMET Washington 2023, in Seattle on September 13-14.

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  • SEATTLE, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UNMET, a mission-based organization tasked with filling an unmet need for startups raising venture capital in the US, will hold its first West Coast conference - UNMET Washington 2023, in Seattle on September 13-14.
  • "Commerce is honored to co-host the 2023 UNMET Conference in Seattle, the heart of Washington state's booming tech industry.
  • "WTIA is proud to support UNMET as it hosts its inaugural West Coast conference in Seattle," said Michael Schutzler, CEO of WTIA.
  • Laura Ruderman, CEO of Technology Alliance, said, "We're thrilled to join forces with Stout Street Capital as they put on the UNMET conference in Seattle.

OpenADR Alliance Announces First Certified EcoPort™ Products

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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"We are happy to announce EcoPort certification of water heaters from Rheem and American Standard Water Heaters, plus the module from e-Radio, Inc," said Rolf Bienert, Technical and Managing Director, OpenADR Alliance.

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  • "We are happy to announce EcoPort certification of water heaters from Rheem and American Standard Water Heaters, plus the module from e-Radio, Inc," said Rolf Bienert, Technical and Managing Director, OpenADR Alliance.
  • The EcoPort brand is reserved for products that are tested and certified compliant with the standard," Bienert added.
  • The OpenADR Alliance has seen its influence grow, with more than 250 OpenADR-certified products as service providers deploy applications and services for EV infrastructures, and now has launched testing for CTA-2045-compliant products under the EcoPort brand.
  • More information about the technology and the certification program can be found at http://www.openadr.org/EcoPort
    *The EcoPort logo may only be used on, or in association with, tested and certified products.

Verity Credit Union Announces Participation in Loan Program Providing Small Businesses and Nonprofits in Washington State with Low Interest Business Loans

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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SEATTLE, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Verity Credit Union, a $735 million asset financial institution in Seattle that focuses on socially responsible banking, announced today that it has been selected to participate in the Small Business Flex Fund, providing access to growth capital for the businesses that need it most, ensuring a greater economic recovery for all of Washington.

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  • Small business owners and nonprofits in Washington can apply for low-interest loans of up to $150,000 through the Small Business Flex Fund .
  • Launched in June 2021, the Fund is a public-private partnership helping small businesses and nonprofits recover, expand and thrive.
  • Almost 700 loans have been made to date and there is still almost $45 million available in loans with fixed, low-interest rates of 3% and 4% available for eligible small businesses and nonprofits.
  • Verity Credit Union is a Washington credit union that believes in socially responsible banking.

National Development Council, WA Dept. of Commerce Receive Award for Washington Small Business Loan Program

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Earlier this week at the IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards, the National Development Council (NDC) and the Washington State Department of Commerce shared a Gold Award in Economic Equity & Inclusion for their work with the Flex Fund.

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  • Earlier this week at the IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards, the National Development Council (NDC) and the Washington State Department of Commerce shared a Gold Award in Economic Equity & Inclusion for their work with the Flex Fund.
  • "It's an honor to receive this prestigious award from our peers at IEDC, and it validates the work that we have believed in from the start."
  • For more information on the Small Business Flex Fund, and to hear stories from loan recipients, visit SmallBusinessFlexFund.org .
  • The Small Business Flex Fund provides access to flexible, low-interest loans and business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across Washington.

Shyan Selah Brings New Entertainment Workshop Series to the Northwest

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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The Artist Workshop is designed to cultivate and develop aspiring artists and creative entrepreneurs from the Northwest.

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  • The Artist Workshop is designed to cultivate and develop aspiring artists and creative entrepreneurs from the Northwest.
  • The Artist Workshop is specifically designed to cultivate and develop aspiring entertainment artists and creative entrepreneurs.
  • "The Artist Workshop is the type of vehicle that can change an entire community," says Shyan Selah.
  • "The Artist Workshop will help cultivate the future creative workers and leaders we need to build a strong creative economy in Washington state."

Small Business Flex Fund exceeds $100 million goal to support equitable recovery for Washington small businesses, announces extended application timeline

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Two recent commitments from KeyBank and Wells Fargo have pushed the Fund past its fundraising goal, and the Fund now sits at a total of $105 million.

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  • Two recent commitments from KeyBank and Wells Fargo have pushed the Fund past its fundraising goal, and the Fund now sits at a total of $105 million.
  • "We thank KeyBank and Wells Fargo for making this milestone contribution that helped the Fund surpass its goal of $100 million."
  • The Flex Fund has already provided low-interest loans of up to $150,000 to nearly 700 small businesses and nonprofits.
  • The Small Business Flex Fund provides access to flexible, low-interest loans and business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across Washington.

OCOchem and Global Partners Awarded Washington State Clean Energy Fund Research Development & Demonstration Grant to Create Green Energy Power Generator for Refrigerated Cargo Containers at the Port of Tacoma

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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TACOMA, Wash., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded clean energy company OCOchem $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and fuels for refrigerated cargo containers at the Port of Tacoma.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded clean energy company OCOchem $1.5 million to develop green portable energy generators and fuels for refrigerated cargo containers at the Port of Tacoma.
  • The Washington Clean Energy Fund grant adds to the $2.5 million investment OCOchem and its partners have committed to invest on this ground-breaking project.
  • Since 2013, the Clean Energy Fund has invested in research, development, and demonstration of technologies that are helping Washington state lead the transition to a clean energy future.
  • "We believe Washington state and Tacoma are the best place to manufacture safe green electro-fuels for local and export use, creating high-wage manufacturing jobs."

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington Unveils First 'Digital Equity Bus'

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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The Digital Equity Bus allows Evergreen Goodwill to extend its mission programming to reach even more people during this critical time when many people now rely on access to technology and Wi-Fi for work and school.

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  • The Digital Equity Bus allows Evergreen Goodwill to extend its mission programming to reach even more people during this critical time when many people now rely on access to technology and Wi-Fi for work and school.
  • "The Digital Equity Bus is an exciting extension of the work we've been committed to for 12-plus years," said Eileen Aparis, Vice President of Mission for Evergreen Goodwill.
  • The Digital Equity Bus will begin its journey in Whatcom County, where 86 percent of Evergreen Goodwill students report having no internet access.
  • That mission of betterment is a shared one with Evergreen Goodwill," said Marty Travers, a Black & Veatch executive director.

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington Unveils First ‘Digital Equity Bus’

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Demonstrating community impact well beyond its iconic thrift stores, the Seattle regions Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington today launched its state-of-the-art Digital Equity Bus, which will bring Goodwills computer literacy and workforce development classes to people in rural and historically under-resourced communities.

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  • Demonstrating community impact well beyond its iconic thrift stores, the Seattle regions Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington today launched its state-of-the-art Digital Equity Bus, which will bring Goodwills computer literacy and workforce development classes to people in rural and historically under-resourced communities.
  • The Digital Equity Bus allows Evergreen Goodwill to extend its mission programming to reach even more people during this critical time when many people now rely on access to technology and Wi-Fi for work and school.
  • The Digital Equity Bus is an exciting extension of the work weve been committed to for 12-plus years, said Eileen Aparis, Vice President of Mission for Evergreen Goodwill.
  • The Digital Equity Bus will begin its journey in Whatcom County, where 86 percent of Evergreen Goodwill students report having no internet access.