Pacific Northwest

West Coast Design Firm Carrier Johnson + Culture Opens New East Coast Office in Atlanta

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Architecture, 4th floor, Pacific Northwest, CJ, Sun Belt, Work, Floor, Maffey, City, Interiors, Coda, Nightclub

ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, and Planning firm Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) is celebrating the official opening of its newest location in Atlanta this March.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, and Planning firm Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) is celebrating the official opening of its newest location in Atlanta this March.
  • Their Atlanta office opening marks their expansion to the East Coast and is the next major move in their nationwide growth.
  • As Atlanta and its neighboring areas are experiencing an influx of investment and development opportunities, Carrier Johnson is excited to play a part in the city's evolution.
  • Carrier Johnson + Culture's Atlanta office is located in the Coda Building at 756 West Peachtree Street NW, 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30308.

World Group Announces Strategic Leadership Transition with Co-CEOs at the Helm

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 26, 2024
Pacific Northwest, Growth, UWL, CPG, World Group, Lead, NVOCC, Sun, Executive, Hunger, WDS, Management

The company, which was founded over 60 years ago as World Shipping, Inc., has appointed Joey Palmer and Duncan Wright as Co-CEOs.

Key Points: 
  • The company, which was founded over 60 years ago as World Shipping, Inc., has appointed Joey Palmer and Duncan Wright as Co-CEOs.
  • Fred Hunger, son of Jack E. Hunger, founder of World Shipping, Inc., has been pivotal in the company's growth and strategic expansion through the years.
  • "The opportunity to lead World Group into its next chapter alongside Joey is not only a privilege but an exciting challenge.
  • The decision to have Co-CEOs reflects a strategic move to provide consistent leadership across World Group's portfolio without merging our brands into a single entity.

REI Co-op adventure travel adds 10 new trips to meet demand for most popular destinations and buys property near Grand Canyon to build signature camp

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Dark, Emerald, Emerald City, Capitol Reef National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Puget Sound, Sheltowee Trace Trail, Pacific Northwest, Wilderness, The Co-operative Group, REI, Hundred-Mile Wilderness, Beauty, Cumberland Plateau, Anglo-French Wars, Edgewater Hotel, Camping, History, Planet, Pond, Evergreen State College, Zion National Park, Olympic National Park, Heart, Hoh Rainforest, Travel, Ballard Locks

SEATTLE, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading adventure travel operator REI Co-op added 10 trips as part of its expansion to meet demand of its most popular destinations and introduced new itineraries to California's wine country, Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness, the Pacific Northwest and more. At the same time, REI purchased 20 acres near the Grand Canyon to build its latest signature camp, which will open in spring 2025.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, REI purchased 20 acres near the Grand Canyon to build its latest signature camp, which will open in spring 2025.
  • Each REI adventure trip is an immersive experience that our guests will remember for a lifetime," said Mark Seidl, divisional vice president of REI Experiences.
  • "Our expansion reflects the trust instilled in our brand to offer unmatched small group adventure travel from coast to coast."
  • Last year, REI doubled the size of its Bryce Canyon National Park signature camp to meet ongoing demand of its popular trips in the park.

Hydrothermal Model Predicts Russian Thistle Seedling Emergence

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Doctor of Philosophy, PNW, Farmer, Pollution, Salsola, HTT, Oregon State University, Pacific Northwest, Pressure, Risk, Agriculture

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recently published research in the journal Weed Science highlights the first predictive model to use hydrothermal time (HTT) unit data to predict Russian thistle (Salsola tragus) seedling emergence in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). The predictive model will be especially helpful in timing efforts to control Russian thistle populations in fallow and spring-wheat no-till systems that are vulnerable to becoming herbicide resistant.

Key Points: 
  • Recently published research in the journal Weed Science highlights the first predictive model to use hydrothermal time (HTT) unit data to predict Russian thistle (Salsola tragus) seedling emergence in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recently published research in the journal Weed Science highlights the first predictive model to use hydrothermal time (HTT) unit data to predict Russian thistle (Salsola tragus) seedling emergence in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
  • During the study, Dr. Oreja and collaborating researchers were able to develop and validate an HTT unit model to successfully predict Russian thistle seedling emergence patterns under PNW field conditions.
  • In addition, the model can help farmers and agronomists control Russian thistle seedling populations with fewer herbicide applications than the current, three to four standard application practice used in wheat-fallow rotations.

Spindrift® Reimagines Two Familiar Classics with the Launch of Grapeade and Island Punch

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Love, Social media, Innovation, Smell, Candy, Lemonade, Pacific Northwest, Business development, Taste, Water, Soft drink

NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Spindrift Beverage Co. , Inc, one of the fastest growing brands in sparkling water, adds Grapeade and Island Punch to its lineup of sparkling water.

Key Points: 
  • NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Spindrift Beverage Co. , Inc, one of the fastest growing brands in sparkling water, adds Grapeade and Island Punch to its lineup of sparkling water.
  • For a brighter take on tropical punch, Spindrift Island Punch is sparkling water made with real passion fruit, orange, and guava juice, fondly remembered as P.O.G.
  • "The Spindrift community loved Island Punch as a Spiked flavor and kept asking for it in a non-alcoholic version," said Silverman.
  • Spindrift® Grapeade and Island Punch sparkling water will be available in late February in select retailers and available on the company's website in early March.

Looking for Your Next Whisky Adventure? Head to the Forthwest!

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Giant, Name, Giant Peach, The Spice of Life, Freedom, Multimedia, Whisky, Pacific Northwest, Dodge, Ginger, Mouth, Honey, Glass, Water, The Freshwater Trust, HRD, Palate, Apple, River, Vanilla, Nose, Hood River Distillers, Liquor

HOOD RIVER, Ore., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all whisky drinkers… are you controlled by the common… Blanketed by boredom…Overwhelmed by the ordinary? Hood River Distillers, invites you to shake off the constraints of the conventional and embrace a bold new direction for flavored and unflavored whiskies. 

Key Points: 
  • "Whisky is often positioned as traditional and largely looking to the past," said David Ballew, President and CEO, Hood River Distillers (HRD).
  • The Forthwest® Whisky portfolio includes three flavored whiskies crafted using proprietary natural flavor blends – Shiny Apple, Giant Peach, Spice of Life; and one 5-Year-Old Blended Canadian Whisky.
  • Unlike most flavored whiskies, the Forthwest Whisky flavored portfolio is bottled at 80 proof, as is the unflavored whisky.
  • "But we also realized that some people prefer the flavor of their whisky to be … whisky.

Harts Services offers tips to prevent challenging mold contamination

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 19, 2024
Tacoma, Washington, Ageing, Health, Growth, Diagnosis, Heat, Structural Damage, Spore, Pacific Northwest, Water damage, Family, Risk, Plumbing

TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services, a top-rated Tacoma-based electrical and plumbing company founded in 2013, reminds homeowners that common plumbing problems can lead to mold and encourages them to take steps to prevent contamination.

Key Points: 
  • TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services , a top-rated Tacoma-based electrical and plumbing company founded in 2013, reminds homeowners that common plumbing problems can lead to mold and encourages them to take steps to prevent contamination.
  • Despite the significant health issues associated with mold, it can be hard to detect and, once present, difficult to remove.
  • "It's much easier to prevent mold than it is to get rid of it," said Richard Hart, co-owner of Harts Services.
  • Harts Services provides full plumbing service, including pump and drain services that can address conditions that may lead to mold.

Heritage Distilling Co. Announces Acquisition of Thinking Tree Spirits

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 16, 2024
Acquisition, Love, Pacific Northwest, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Tree, Thought, Movement

EUGENE, Ore., Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Distilling Company , Inc. ("HDC" or "Heritage"), a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, today announced the acquisition of Thinking Tree Spirits , Inc. (“Thinking Tree”), a craft distillery based in Eugene, Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • EUGENE, Ore., Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Distilling Company , Inc. ("HDC" or "Heritage"), a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, today announced the acquisition of Thinking Tree Spirits , Inc. (“Thinking Tree”), a craft distillery based in Eugene, Oregon.
  • Upon the transaction closing, which is expected today, Heritage will own 100% of the Thinking Tree assets and brands.
  • Heritage Distilling Company's CEO and co-founder, Justin Stiefel, said, “We were honored to be approached by the team at Thinking Tree last year to discuss this transaction.
  • “For nearly a decade Thinking Tree and Heritage Distilling have been neighbors, collaborators and community partners in Eugene’s Whiteaker District,” said Jennifer Stiefel, Co-Founder and President of Heritage Distilling.

IonQ Opens Doors to First Dedicated Quantum Computing Manufacturing Facility in the U.S.

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Technology, Engineering, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Energy, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Technology, Software, Internet, Hardware, Other Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Data Management, CHIPS, Cloud, Google Cloud, Research, Multimedia, Pacific Northwest, API, Computer, Azure, Air Force Research Laboratory, GE Research, Organization, Ecosystem, AFRL, Hyundai Motor Company, United, Science, Microsoft, Laboratory, Senate, Partnership

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry, today announced the opening of the United States’ first quantum computing manufacturing facility, located in Bothell, Washington, a suburb of Seattle.

Key Points: 
  • IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry, today announced the opening of the United States’ first quantum computing manufacturing facility, located in Bothell, Washington, a suburb of Seattle.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215594253/en/
    IonQ Opens Doors to First Dedicated Quantum Computing Manufacturing Facility in the U.S. (Photo: Business Wire)
    The facility will be IonQ’s second quantum data center providing cloud access to IonQ customers, and the primary production engineering location in the U.S.
  • “The Seattle facility represents a tangible realization of IonQ’s commitment to commercializing quantum and getting quantum computers into the hands of customers,” said IonQ CEO Peter Chapman.
  • To learn more about how you can get started on an IonQ system today, please contact us directly at: https://ionq.com/get-ready .

Widmer Brothers Brewing’s Beloved White Gold Hazy Lager Returns

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Social media, Light, Pacific Northwest, TSX, Haze, Beer, ABV, TLRY, Widmer Brothers Brewery

As part of White Gold Hazy Lager’s return, Widmer Brothers has partnered with local Chef Kourtney Paranteau of Cute Meat Inc. , unveiling a series of inspired recipes starting with a Beer Chex Mix that ingeniously incorporates White Gold Hazy Lager and Widmer Wing Sauce - from local Pacific Northwest hot sauce maker Silagy Sauce - the perfect snack to enjoy while watching some big upcoming sporting events in the next few weeks.

Key Points: 
  • As part of White Gold Hazy Lager’s return, Widmer Brothers has partnered with local Chef Kourtney Paranteau of Cute Meat Inc. , unveiling a series of inspired recipes starting with a Beer Chex Mix that ingeniously incorporates White Gold Hazy Lager and Widmer Wing Sauce - from local Pacific Northwest hot sauce maker Silagy Sauce - the perfect snack to enjoy while watching some big upcoming sporting events in the next few weeks.
  • Keep an eye out for more themed collaboration recipes featuring White Gold Hazy Lager this spring.
  • “White Gold Hazy Lager elevates the lager category by adding new elements of haze, imparting smoothness and a balanced body that present-day beer drinkers love from Hazy IPAs,” said, Widmer Brothers Brewmaster Kaylen Gibbens.
  • Stay tuned for more delicious, beer-infused recipes and collaborative creations featuring White Gold Hazy Lager by following Widmer Brothers Brewing on social media at @widmerbrothers and visiting the brewery’s website .