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Northwest Kidney Centers Opens Dialysis Museum at New Location

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The first out-of-hospital dialysis organization in the world, nonprofit Northwest Kidney Centers was the proving ground for many technological advances displayed in the museum.

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  • The first out-of-hospital dialysis organization in the world, nonprofit Northwest Kidney Centers was the proving ground for many technological advances displayed in the museum.
  • "As the world's first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers has always been at the forefront of kidney care and innovation," said Rebecca Fox, president and CEO.
  • Northwest Kidney Centers will host an opening celebration of the dialysis museum from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. During the event, the nonprofit dialysis provider will present the Clyde Shields Distinguished Service Award to longtime supporter, volunteer and former Northwest Kidney Centers board chair Rich Bloch.
  • Northwest Kidney Centers is a not-for-profit, community-based provider of kidney dialysis that works to expand access to better health outcomes through public health education and support of research into the causes and treatments of chronic kidney disease.

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

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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.

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  • 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.

Sound Transit orders 33 Enviro500EV battery-electric double deck buses from NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis

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Monday, February 12, 2024

LARBERT, United Kingdom, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today announced that Sound Transit, which provides regional transit in the Seattle metropolitan area, has placed a firm order for 33 zero-emission Enviro500EV buses. The double deck buses for Sound Transit are scheduled for delivery in 2026 by Alexander Dennis Incorporated, the U.S. affiliate of Alexander Dennis, and will be built in the United States by Alexander Dennis’ partner Big Rig Manufacturing.

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  • LARBERT, United Kingdom, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today announced that Sound Transit, which provides regional transit in the Seattle metropolitan area, has placed a firm order for 33 zero-emission Enviro500EV buses.
  • The double deck buses for Sound Transit are scheduled for delivery in 2026 by Alexander Dennis Incorporated, the U.S. affiliate of Alexander Dennis, and will be built in the United States by Alexander Dennis’ partner Big Rig Manufacturing.
  • Sound Transit was an early adopter of the unique benefits of double deck buses and today uses a fleet of 50 Enviro500 on express routes operating out of Everett.
  • The Stride Enviro500EV will be the first Alexander Dennis in North America using the manufacturer’s next-generation zero-emission technology platform.

SEATTLE SUPPLIER REBRANDS AS CATALYNT

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • The former TRInternational reveals new name and logo, expands service offerings
    Seattle's TRInternational, a provider for raw materials and ingredients since 1994, is rebranding as Catalynt Solutions, Inc.
    Seattle supplier rebrands as Catalynt and expands services with recent acquisitions.
  • As Catalynt heads into its 30th year in business, Gluth-Bohan says the new branding better reflects where the company is today.
  • Along with the rebrand, Catalynt has acquired the companies ChemBlend of America, LLC , and American Chemie, Inc.
  • Gluth-Bohan joined Catalynt in 2012 as General Counsel and quickly moved to General Manager, then President and finally to CEO.

Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington Merge, Announce New Organization, Akin

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The merger between Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington (CHSW) represents a fresh and urgent approach to support crisis prevention, and help families remain together.

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  • The merger between Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington (CHSW) represents a fresh and urgent approach to support crisis prevention, and help families remain together.
  • As part of the merger, current CHSW CEO Dave Newell was named as the new CEO of Akin.
  • Employees of both organizations will remain in their current positions in the new organization, continuing to provide services to Washington state’s children and families.
  • The newly created entity, Akin, will rank among the top 25 largest human services organizations in Washington with a starting operating budget of nearly $50Mii.

Stryker announces intention to nominate a new director, Rachel Ruggeri

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Prior to becoming Starbucks’ chief financial officer, Ms. Ruggeri served as the senior vice president of Global Retail, with responsibility for the retail portfolio including company-operated and licensed/franchised stores across the globe.

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  • Prior to becoming Starbucks’ chief financial officer, Ms. Ruggeri served as the senior vice president of Global Retail, with responsibility for the retail portfolio including company-operated and licensed/franchised stores across the globe.
  • Ms. Ruggeri also held a variety of finance leadership positions within Starbucks’ North America and US businesses and led its Corporate Finance and Planning function.
  • “We are very pleased about the potential to add Rachel to our Board,” said Kevin Lobo, Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually.

First Financial Northwest Bank Promotes Dalen D. Harrison to Executive Vice President

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

RENTON, Wash., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”)(NASDAQ GS: FFNW), the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank (the “Bank”) today announced that Dalen D. Harrison was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of the Bank effective November 10, 2023.

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  • RENTON, Wash., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”)(NASDAQ GS: FFNW), the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank (the “Bank”) today announced that Dalen D. Harrison was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of the Bank effective November 10, 2023.
  • Initially hired in March 2014 as Chief Deposit Officer, Ms. Harrison was appointed Senior Vice President in July 2014.
  • A member of the Bank’s executive management team, she was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Banking Officer in December 2019.
  • First Financial Northwest, Inc. is the parent company of First Financial Northwest Bank; an FDIC insured Washington State-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Renton, Washington, serving the Puget Sound Region through 15 full-service banking offices.

Greg Kunst, CEO of Aurion Biotech, Receives Healthcare Leadership Award from Puget Sound Business Journal

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Aurion Biotech , whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies, today announced that CEO Greg Kunst has won one of the Healthcare Leadership awards from the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ).

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  • Aurion Biotech , whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies, today announced that CEO Greg Kunst has won one of the Healthcare Leadership awards from the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ).
  • Each year, PSBJ celebrates outstanding leaders in health care around the Puget Sound area.
  • The Healthcare Leadership awards highlight innovative and influential thinkers whose leadership has had a lasting impact.
  • “This prestigious recognition from Puget Sound Business Journal really belongs to my incredibly talented team here at Aurion Biotech,” said Greg Kunst, CEO.

Umpqua Bank and Parent Company Columbia Banking System Celebrate Anniversaries with $1M in Grants for Local Nonprofits

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Friday, December 15, 2023

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank and parent company Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) today announced the nonprofit recipients of $1 million in local grants to mark their respective 70th and 30th anniversaries, including $700K to organizations in honor of their longstanding presence in the historic communities of South Puget Sound, Portland Metro and Douglas County Oregon.

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  • According to David Moore Devine, Umpqua's Chief Marketing Officer, this year's anniversaries are especially meaningful given the merger of Umpqua Bank and Columbia Bank earlier this year.
  • Umpqua Bank and Columbia Bank merged in March 2023, combining the two premier Northwest banks to form a leading western bank and a top 30 bank in the U.S.
  • Currently based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Umpqua Bank was formed in 1953 to support the southern Oregon community of Canyonville in Douglas County, Oregon.
  • In 1993, Columbia Bank, under the banner of Columbia Banking System Inc., was established in Tacoma, Washington, and quickly grew to become the leading community bank headquartered in the state.

Wood Partners Unveils Latest Urban Village Apartment Community with the Grand Opening of Alta University Place

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading national multifamily real estate developer, Wood Partners, today announced the official grand opening of its newest luxury residential community, Alta University Place.

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  • UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading national multifamily real estate developer, Wood Partners, today announced the official grand opening of its newest luxury residential community, Alta University Place.
  • The upscale community is nestled in University Place, an upscale suburb situated near Tacoma, Washington, and is Wood Partners' third development to debut in the Seattle-Tacoma market.
  • Spanning over eight acres, this urban village community provides a wealth of on-property amenities and convenient access to nearby dining and shopping venues.
  • "Being Wood Partners' third development in the Seattle-Tacoma area, it gives me great pleasure to introduce Alta University Place.