Washington State Business News

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dozens of protesters from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz and the Church of Scientology, marched through Seattle, demanding an end to the widespread drugging of children in Washington state. They cited the dangers posed by psychotropic drugs, many of which carry black-box warnings due to the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults.

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apex Leadership Company, a leading provider of fitness-focused youth fundraising programs, has announced a strategic two-year partnership with Skyhawk Sports Academy, a Stack Sports company, to expand its unique fundraising model to even more schools and students across the country. This collaboration unites two strong brands with a shared mission to enhance children’s lives through fitness, leadership, and personal development.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif. Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A one-of-a-kind exhibit just completed the Seattle leg of its American tour in September. Displays and films of Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit document the results of 40 years of investigation into the psychiatric industry and its human rights abuses. They expose the devastating results of psychiatric drugging of children and the stark relationship between psychiatric drugs and mass shootings.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers with the Seattle chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation and the Church of Scientology celebrated this year’s International Day of Friendship with a community open house. They showcased Seattle programs and resources that bring neighbors together to enhance the beauty and sustainability of the community.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology hosted its annual block party to celebrate National Night Out. The party featured a live band, a professional balloon artist, and a face painter for the kids. Guests age 2 to 94 were treated to hamburgers and hot dogs cooked on a mobile barbecue grill in a converted classic 1924 Model-T Ford-an annual block party tradition.

SEATTLE, Wash., July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group (VastSolutionsGroup.com) are pleased to announce their joint venture, VastAssetDefense.com. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the asset protection and tax strategy industry, combining their expertise and resources to provide top-quality services to clients around the globe. The alliance is introducing an advanced AI platform called “Einstein” and is currently in Beta 4.0 and is also introducing a community called Vast Vault.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring anti-drug activist Dave Scattergood, premiering May 29, 2024.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Public Health Seattle King County reports 1,060 overdose deaths involving fentanyl in 2023 – up nearly 50 percent from 2022. For World Health Day 2024, Seattle’s Church of Scientology invited a representative of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to shed light on the crisis.

SEATTLE, Wash., March 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — During its annual conference, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) announced that Sarah Hokanson, Ph.D., Karen Peterson, Ph.D., and Sade Williams Clayton, Ph.D., are the 2024 winners of the organization’s three most prestigious awards.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whether responding to disasters or caring for the needs of underserved communities, Seattle nonprofits, churches and volunteer groups provide vital services to the city. The Church of Scientology of Seattle hosted an open house in support of Washington Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WAVOAD) and local nonprofits that respond to these needs.

SEATTLE, Wash. and DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO Laird Nossuli will present at Seattle’s inaugural Black Homeownership Symposium on January 26. Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), one of the oldest minority trade associations in the nation and its foremost network of Black real estate professionals, will unveil the findings of the first-ever Washington state edition of the State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report.

SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Warm, dry socks are essential to anyone living on the streets, according to charities serving the homeless, yet those making donations of clothes and food rarely think of socks as a vital commodity. According to one Seattle nonprofit, “for folks living outside, clean socks are an absolute necessity and a very difficult thing to come by.” So Seattle Scientology Volunteer Ministers marked “Make a Difference Day” by donating socks to the Queen Anne Helpline and Queen Anne Food Bank at Sacred Heart and the Jean Kim Foundation Hygiene Center.

SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The e-commerce market is one that’s rapidly changing and many businesses are struggling to keep up with tracking insight into the market-consumer relationship. Stumbling blocks range from high research costs and closed consumer data to fragmented analysis models. This is where the newly-launched Voc.ai chatbot comes in to play.

PUYALLUP, Wash., Sept. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ADHD advocate and author Jesse J. Anderson is proud to release “Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD” (ISBN: 979-8988644200 (paperback); 979-8988644217 (ebook)). The book is set to redefine how adults with ADHD (Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder) navigate their unique challenges, by offering compassionate understanding and practical strategies for effective living.

OLYMPIA, Wash., July 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new study commissioned by the Washington legislature, “Increasing the Economic Value and Sustainability of Washington’s Agriculture Sector Through Industrial Symbiosis,” identifies new opportunities for cost savings and additional revenue streams for farmers and food processors across the state of Washington, the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI) announced today.

SEATTLE, Wash. and RED BLUFF, Calif., June 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Champion Challenge held in Red Bluff, California, June 9, 2023. The National Champion Buck is Fair View OhMickeyYourSoFine owned by Laurie Zeise and Kaylee Hettinger. First runner up is Ridgeline Farms Premier Pursuit owned by Niccole Boies and second runner up is Goose Meadow Kayden owned by Niccole Boies and Jerrod Alcaida.

SPOKANE, Wash., April 25, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Skyhawks Sports, powered by Stack Sports and renowned as the premier provider of youth sports programs for children aged 4 – 14 years in the United States, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Kevin Garnett’s Big Ticket Sports for operation and management of Kick It 3v3 Soccer and Hoop It Up 3×3 Basketball events across the nation, further enhancing Skyhawks’ extensive offerings.

SEATTLE, Wash., April 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) has declared April 23 as National Pygmy Goat Day. Members and affiliated clubs are planning events throughout the country to celebrate the day and showcase their pygmy goats. The NPGA is the official registry for Pygmy Goats in the United States and the national organization serving Pygmy Goat owners and enthusiasts.

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.

SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tori Belle Cosmetics announces its second annual Virtual TB’s Got Talent Charity Bash, airing Live, March 2, 2023 at 4 p.m. PT on the Tori Belle Cosmetics FB page and Tori Belle Cosmetics YouTube channel. The proceeds will provide grants for people and families in need through the National Organization for Women’s Safety Awareness (N.O.W.S.A.).

SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group, Inc. (VastSolutionsGroup.com) are pleased to announce their joint venture, AssetDefenseAdv.com. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the asset protection and tax strategy industry, combining their expertise and resources to provide top-quality services to clients around the globe. The advanced platform is called “Einstein” and is currently in Beta 1.0.

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Triple Finale L.L.C. has added an exhilarating twist to short stories as a form of entertainment, by developing a virtual platform for fast-paced trilogies. We offer an audiobook/eBook marketplace platform where individuals sell their triple-ending short stories online to generate extra income.

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With its first-ever published book, “The Power of the Pen: from the unconscious to the conscious” (ISBN: 978-1970181340), The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) showcases 23 unique perspectives on handwriting analysis and its modern uses. Each essay is penned by a respected handwriting analyst and explores topics such as handwriting research in the digital age, human resources, the effects of medication on handwriting, genealogy, deception, signature analysis, psychology, and so much more.

SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The SparksPlus On-Demand Life Enrichment Program announces the holistic programs and esteemed speakers for the 2023 season. These video-on-demand classes, designed for seniors living in communities, feature top minds from world-class institutions, such as Yale and Pratt Design Institute, and the United Nations, to a Grammy Award musician. SparksPlus is a division of 3rdPlus.

SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), Tori Belle Cosmetics is searching for the next bold, brave and confident model to grace the front cover of their magazine and other digital platforms totaling an audience of over 2.5 million per month and a prize package valued at $500.

SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Proteios Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce it’s received a $1.6 million SBIR Phase II grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to commercialize its multivariate (parallel) cell isolation technology. Grant funds will be used to extend Proteios’ cell isolation kits to include up to 20 of the most common cell types currently used in cell therapy development.

SEATTLE, Wash., June 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Amid stories of plumbing contractors without the proper licensing doing subpar work, or even scamming customers, Trusted Plumbing & Heating in the Seattle area is more committed than ever to transparency, due diligence and customer care.

SEATTLE, Wash., June 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Homeowners have been inundated in recent years with offers from contracting companies for “free estimates” for siding, roofing, window replacement, and any other home maintenance project they may need. But Builders Service Company in Washington is taking a different approach to helping folks improve their homes.

SEATTLE, Wash., June 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Interviewing sustainable food and beverage businesses across the U.S. is Danielle Keogh’s, co-founder, 444, LLC, passion. The latest tour of the northwest U.S. Keogh learned that mushroom cultivation and usage is advancing.

SEATTLE, Wash., April 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Danielle Keogh, co-founder, 444, LLC, a business passionate about the culinary art of functional beverage and expert mixology, continues a nationwide tour interviewing sustainable businesses within the food and beverage industry. While exploring the U.S.’s southwest, Keogh discovered Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (AVBG), a treasure trove of plant medicine.

SEATTLE, Wash., April 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Danielle Keogh, co-founder, 444, LLC, launched a nationwide tour where she interviewed businesses within the functional ingredient sector. She says that Brandon Pitcher continues to carve the path for sustainable living. 444, LLC will incorporate the culinary art of functional beverage and expert mixology to manufacture functional beverage mixers.

SEATTLE, Wash., April 4, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Laura Hunter invented Magnetic Eyeliner and started Tori Belle Cosmetics, she knew she had a winning product. What she didn’t know was how many lives would be positively impacted when she opened the company up to independent sales Affiliates. With over a million happy customers and thousands of affiliates across the globe, the foundation of Tori Belle Cosmetics culture is giving back.

ATLANTA, Ga. and SPOKANE, Wash., March 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Spokane Association of REALTORS® (SAR) today announced that it has partnered with Down Payment Resource (DPR) to provide its 2,500 MLS subscribers with access to DPR’s toolset that helps real estate agents connect clients with programs that can help save on down payments and closing costs.

SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For many years, stars like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez have popularized the highlighted and contoured makeup look, but without access to a professional makeup artist, getting Kardashian perfect contour was nearly impossible. For most, the result was streaks of brown or white that just won’t blend in. Tori Belle Cosmetics promises to have solved this problem.

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Feb. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tori Belle community is making a difference to those in need during the upcoming TB’s Got Talent Charity Bash, airing Live, March 3 at 4 p.m. PT. “This is our fourth Virtual Charity Bash and we have raised nearly $90K for families in need to date. It is an honor to make a positive impact in the lives of our most vulnerable families all over the world,” said Co-founder and CEO of Tori Belle Cosmetics, Laura Hunter.

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Jan. 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Earlier this month, the Business Intelligence Group named Laura Hunter, founder of LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, as a leader and winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Awards. This annual business awards program recognizes organizations, products, and people that are bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways.

TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — David White Marketing Services has just launched their Support Local Campaign to give away $5,000 of marketing & advertising services to 2 businesses in the PNW. The purpose of this campaign is to support local business during a tough time of a changing digital landscape from large platforms like Google & Facebook. You can nominate a business on their website.

AUBURN, Wash., Dec. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Technical Cable Applications (TCA) is a custom cable manufacturer based out of Auburn, Washington, serving companies nationwide. Without a doubt, this eager and innovative company has grown leaps and bounds over the course of the pandemic, with no slowing down in sight. Pedal to the metal, these out-of-the-box thinkers are excited to be able to take on more business.

RENTON, Wash., Dec. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s no secret that both the COVID-19 pandemic and the volume of unemployment is still causing a disturbing amount of damage across Washington state. According to Trusted Plumbing and Heating, as homeowners continue to need plumbing services, companies are struggling to find workers to get on the job sites. One job in particular, Directional Drilling Services, is in high demand, and not all companies have the tools required to get these jobs done.

AUBURN, Wash., Oct. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Technical Cable Applications is excited to announce their newly-achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. Technical Cable Applications, Inc., a contract cable manufacturer of cable assemblies and wiring harnesses based in Auburn, Washington, has undergone tremendous growth over the past year.