SNOHOMISH COUNTY

LGI Homes Opens New Community North of Seattle

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
LGI Homes, Leeds General Infirmary, Yorkshire, Leeds

SEATTLE, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) announced today the grand opening of its newest community near Seattle, Cedar Hill Estates , where the builder will construct 78 homes.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) announced today the grand opening of its newest community near Seattle, Cedar Hill Estates , where the builder will construct 78 homes.
  • Cedar Hill Estates offers an incredible value for a brand-new home in the North Sound, said Ryan Stokes, division president at LGI Homes.
  • LGI Homes is building a mix of single-family homes and townhomes at Cedar Hill Estates, in a variety of floor plans ranging in size from approximately 1,360 to 2,600 square feet with up to five bedrooms and three baths.
  • Since 2018, LGI Homes has been ranked as the 10th largest residential builder in the United States based on units closed.

New Partnership With Black Future Co-op Fund, UW Foster, and Bank of America Invests in Washington Black-Led Businesses and Nonprofits

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Professional services, Education, Small business, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Training

Through this partnership, were intentionally investing in Black well-being and building the infrastructure for generational wealth.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, were intentionally investing in Black well-being and building the infrastructure for generational wealth.
  • This partnership with the Black Future Co-op Fund and Bank of America will enable us to take the next big step in removing systemic barriers and creating opportunities for wealth creation in Black-owned businesses.
  • The initiative also brings crucial support to Black-led organizations that are leading powerful work to enrich Black generational prosperity and well-being.
  • The Fund interviewed Black business owners who shared they have been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting economic recession.

Compass Health Achieves Major Broadway Campus Redevelopment Milestones: Celebrates Virtual Grand Opening for Phase One and $14 Million in State Funding for Phase Two

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Consumer, Health, Philanthropy, General Health, State, Local, Mental health, Fund Raising, Public policy, Government, Consumer, Legislatures, Regions of the United States, Geography of the Pacific Northwest, WASHINGTON, Maria Cantwell, Dave Somers, Everett Station, United States

b'This month, Compass Health marks two significant milestones in its Broadway Campus Redevelopment project, a state-of-the-art regional center to support behavioral health needs across Northwest Washington.

Key Points: 
  • b'This month, Compass Health marks two significant milestones in its Broadway Campus Redevelopment project, a state-of-the-art regional center to support behavioral health needs across Northwest Washington.
  • As part of the ceremony, Sebastian narrated a building walkthrough, accompanied by remarks from U.S.
  • Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, Washington State Senator June Robinson, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, Executive Director of the Washington State House Finance Commission Steve Walker, and Compass Health Board Chair Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory.
  • A community-based healthcare agency, Compass Health integrates behavioral health and medical care services to form a key section of the community safety net and serve clients and others in need of care and support.

Paine Field Passenger Terminal Voted One of America's Best Small Airports in USA Today's "10Best" Reader Poll

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Airport, Public transport, Paine Field, Infrastructure

Nominees are selected by a panel of experts including travel editors from Expert Flyer and The Points Guy and then voted on over a four-week period.

Key Points: 
  • Nominees are selected by a panel of experts including travel editors from Expert Flyer and The Points Guy and then voted on over a four-week period.
  • The public-private partnership model for airports is a common and successful model abroad but remains relatively novel in the United States.
  • Propeller Airports is focused on opportunities to invest, develop and manage both general aviation and commercial service airports throughout the U.S.
  • Propeller Airports, in partnership with Global Infrastructure Partners, is focused on bringing best in class practices to Paine Field for the benefit of travelers throughout the Puget Sound region.

5G Open Innovation Lab Expands Global Reach, Market Impact with Third Batch of Fifteen Companies Selected to Participate in the Spring 2021 Program

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Technology, Science and technology, Mobile telecommunications, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, Telecommunications

Said Jim Brisimitzis, general partner of the 5G Open Innovation Lab, "Our program set out to develop the software ecosystem for 5G and edge computing.

Key Points: 
  • Said Jim Brisimitzis, general partner of the 5G Open Innovation Lab, "Our program set out to develop the software ecosystem for 5G and edge computing.
  • The Lab has seen a marked increase in applications this year from global companies including firms as far away as Tel Aviv, Israel.
  • The Spring 2021 batch member companies represent technologies serving growth market segments including automation, cybersecurity, fleet management, autonomous farming, logistics and healthcare.
  • The Lab has selected 15 member companies to join the ecosystem and participate in the Spring 2021 12-week program.

5G Open Innovation Lab Launches First Application Development Field Lab for the Agricultural Industry Providing Access to Real-Time Data for Food Resiliency, Supply Chain Logistics

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Mobile telecommunications, Technology, Science and technology, Telecommunications, Internet of things, 5G, Technology forecasting, Citizens Broadband Radio Service, Open innovation, ip.access

Said Jim Brisimitzis, General Partner of the 5G Open Innovation Lab, "Every modern industry benefits from data and analytics.

Key Points: 
  • Said Jim Brisimitzis, General Partner of the 5G Open Innovation Lab, "Every modern industry benefits from data and analytics.
  • "Our partnership with 5G Open Innovation Lab can help safeguard our agriculture industry by providing farmers the tools they need for success, while securing fresh food for our community.
  • The foundation of the field lab is a dynamic testing platform with dedicated access to a 5G-capable, CBRS LTE private network through co-development access points.
  • The 5G Open Innovation Lab is committed to the transformation of networks to intelligent software-defined platforms for enterprise applications and solutions.

Expeto Enterprise Wireless Networking Platform Powers Next Level AgTech with the 5G Open Innovation Lab

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Technology, Telecommunications, Companies, Mobile telecommunications, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, Nokia, Intel

SEATTLE, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Expeto, the world's leading Enterprise Wireless Networking platform, has partnered with technology leaders T-Mobile, Microsoft, Intel, Amdocs, Nokia, Dell and other innovators to create the 5G Open Innovation Lab.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Expeto, the world's leading Enterprise Wireless Networking platform, has partnered with technology leaders T-Mobile, Microsoft, Intel, Amdocs, Nokia, Dell and other innovators to create the 5G Open Innovation Lab.
  • Titled The Food Resiliency Project, Expeto partnered on an economic development initiative funded by a grant through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
  • This unique testing environment enables ruggedized edge networking and computer resources literally located in the barns of small farming operations.
  • Covering large areas of land, the project leverages Expeto's Enterprise Wireless Networking (EWN) platform and relevant partner innovations to put technology to work in the fields.

magniX Consolidates Global Operations to Everett, Bringing Innovation and Leadership in Electric Aviation and Economic Opportunity to Snohomish County and Washington State

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
MagniX, Eviation Alice, Electric aircraft, Everett, Washington, Energy, Human activities, Sustainable technologies

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, announced today its new global operations in Everett, Washington.

Key Points: 
  • EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, announced today its new global operations in Everett, Washington.
  • "magniX is moving the industry into the clean energy future and we're looking forward to watching them succeed and grow.
  • magniX is the leader in the development of electric aircraft motors, and we are thrilled they have chosen Washington as their initial manufacturing location."
  • Together, magniX and Eviation are creating a hub of innovation and ushering in a new era in electric aviation for Snohomish County.

6 of the 10 Most Competitive Cities For Buying a Home This Year Are in Washington State

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Puget Sound region, Seattle metropolitan area, Geography of the United States, Eastside, Bellevue, Washington, San Leandro, California, Seattle, WASHINGTON

Prices were up 13.8% year over year to $181,000 and supply was down 17.1%.

Key Points: 
  • Prices were up 13.8% year over year to $181,000 and supply was down 17.1%.
  • Three more cities in western Washington are also among the most competitive of the year: Eastmont, located about 25 miles north of Seattle, and Frederickson and Graham, both south of Seattle.
  • Many of them are leaving Seattle and expensive Eastside cities such as Bellevue and Kirkland for more affordable northern suburbs.
  • Pleasant Hill and San Leandro, both suburban cities located east of San Francisco, are also among the top 10 most competitive cities of 2020.