Business

Business alliance serves women of African diaspora in King County

Nourah Yonous launched the African Women Business Alliance in 2017 to find ways to lift women up.

 

Bob Toomey

Lessons in long-term planning from an anniversary

A column from a financial adviser.

  • Nov 19, 2019

 

Business slowdown in Issaquah

City sees an increase in businesses closing.

 

Winter chill begins to settle into real estate market

A monthly real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

  • Nov 15, 2019

Apartment community on Issaquah plateau sold for $125 million

One of the largest apartment sales of the year in the Puget Sound.

  • Nov 14, 2019

Why the month of October has bad business reputation

A monthly business column by Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey.

  • Oct 22, 2019

Issaquah, Sammamish real estate market transitions into fall

A monthly real estate snap shot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

  • Oct 15, 2019
Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey plays a classical guitar. Courtesy photo

Music and financial planning

A monthly financial advice column from S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

  • Sep 26, 2019
Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey plays a classical guitar. Courtesy photo
Following a lawsuit, the company will no longer have no-poach provisions at their franchises. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

First AG lawsuit against company no-poach clause ends with $150K payment

Jersey Mike’s had the contract provisions in place until April 2018.

Following a lawsuit, the company will no longer have no-poach provisions at their franchises. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

Change to U.S.-backed condo loans comes as summer market wraps up

A monthly real estate snap shot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

  • Sep 13, 2019
Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey recently summited Mount Shasta in California. Courtesy photo

Financial success and mountaineering

The steps to achieving financial success mirror mountain climbing.

  • Aug 20, 2019
Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey recently summited Mount Shasta in California. Courtesy photo

Local real estate market mirroring rising summer temps

A monthly real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

  • Aug 15, 2019

First Issaquah Sports Medicine Combine captures community’s curiosity

More than 50 exhibitors show off area’s wellness edge

  • Jul 20, 2019

Eastside business booms with summer options

Locals can visit numerous new developments this summer, all within Eastside communities.

Rates and inventory bring opportunities for buyers

A real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

  • Jun 17, 2019

‘Dynamic’ housing market enters pre-summer phase

A monthly real estate snapshot from John L. Scott Real Estate.

  • May 15, 2019
Snoqualmie Casino executive chef Justin Lee and pastry chef Chuck Dugo created a blackberry cheesecake push-pop that one the people’s choice and best dessert award in the Issaquah Epicurean Experience contest. Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce / courtesy photo

Issaquah has crowned the best local appetizer and dessert

The chamber of commerce hosted a month-long contest to find the best dishes among local restaurants.

Snoqualmie Casino executive chef Justin Lee and pastry chef Chuck Dugo created a blackberry cheesecake push-pop that one the people’s choice and best dessert award in the Issaquah Epicurean Experience contest. Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce / courtesy photo
The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Spira Power Yoga on April 9. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

Spira Power Yoga celebrates ribbon cutting

Dora Gyarmati opens second location in Issaquah.

The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Spira Power Yoga on April 9. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

Eastside chambers to gather for inaugural business summit

Five Eastside chambers of commerce collaborated to host the Eastside Regional Business Summit.

Kailan Manandic / staff photo Kirkland Urban, the nearly completed mixed-use development in downtown Kirkland, will host Shake Shack along with about a dozen other tenants.

Shake Shack to open in Kirkland

The East Coast burger chain will open in Kirkland Urban, the nearly completed mixed-use development.

Kailan Manandic / staff photo Kirkland Urban, the nearly completed mixed-use development in downtown Kirkland, will host Shake Shack along with about a dozen other tenants.