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“Seattle is the ideal place to launch a new brand with Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon all headquartered within 180 miles. The talent has been aggregated, it’s time to for a Seattle sports brand to enter the ring.”
Mark Nelson, founder of SODO Apparel
“Our fabrics are a big differentiator for us.”
Mark Nelson, founder of SODO Apparel
“Our direct-to-consumer model allows us to use premium, world-class fabrics that other brands deem too expensive.”
Mark Nelson, founder of SODO Apparel
“We currently sell from a modified 20-foot shipping container which is authentic to Seattle’s Sodo district.”
Lars Haneberg, co-founder of SODO Apparel
“While we’re ‘steel and glass’ for now, we’re encouraged by the 70 percent sales conversion rate we’ve experienced at the Container during our test marketing.”
Lars Haneberg, co-founder of SODO Apparel
“I’m incredibly thrilled to be back in the soup game. In my 30 years of experience in the industry, these are by far the best soups I’ve made. I’ve taken all of the guess work out of recipe development and prep time, allowing consumers to simply reheat and enjoy a delicious, steaming hot bowl of soup anytime they’d like.”
Kevin Fortun
“Finishing sauces are a trend with home cooks as they look for quick, easy and healthful options to prepare at home for their families. Our sauces are restaurant-quality and are prepared using the best ingredients, giving our customers a truly amazing product—‘it’s like taking the chef home with you’ and getting a real restaurant experience.”
Kevin Fortun
“We’re thrilled to bring our brand to the Portland area and look forward to introducing Pineapple Hospitality to a new audience. Additionally, we’re excited for opportunities to expand our brand along the West Coast.”
Michelle Foreman Barnet, president of Pineapple Hospitality
“We’re seeing customers are once again comfortable pursuing their plans to build. Construction costs are still relatively low, and people are once again making the decision to build. It’s exciting to see the promising growth and expansion of the Suncadia community.”
Richard Seay, vice president, director of sales and marketing for Suncadia
Roger Beck, managing director of Suncadia
“2013 started off as a great year for Suncadia real estate, and we are excited to continue this momentum throughout the year. Suncadia offers an unmatched setting for second homes, and customers are jumping at the chance to build in our resort community.”
“We hope to hire staff and to welcome guests to a new and refreshed Semiahmoo before the end of the summer season.
Stuart Rolfe, president of Wright Hotels, Inc.
“First improvements will include new premium bedding, bringing all operating systems to full functionality, and a major cleaning of all areas of the resort. The resort’s expansive spa will be restored, and all athletic facilities will receive attention to bring them to full utility.”
Stuart Rolfe, president of Wright Hotels, Inc.
“We are fortunate to have Roy Breiman, award winning culinary director at Cedarbrook’s Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar, to develop Semiahmoo’s restaurants and bars consistent with the high quality atmosphere of a revitalized Semiahmoo.
Jerry Anches, partner in Cedarbrook and Resort Semiahmoo
“By consolidating our manufacturing processes with Lucerne Foods, we’re able to provide more consistent Lovin’ Scoopful products across the country.”
Dan Samson, co-founder of Lovin' Scoopful
“Lovin’ Scoopful is a great brand with a wonderful purpose.
Ken Gott, vice president and general manager of Lucerne Foods, Inc.
“Their dedication to creating great products makes them a natural fit for Lucerne Foods and Safeway. We’re excited to help them grow.”
Ken Gott, vice president and general manager of Lucerne Foods, Inc.
“We’re thrilled to now offer our products to more families around the country, just in time for summer.”
Dan Samson, co-founder of Lovin' Scoopful Ice Cream
“Britton is no stranger to the area and brings a great understanding of both the hospitality industry as well as the marketplace that the hotel serves. This is a unique property that is well-respected for its high service standards and value. We are excited that Britton will be joining the management team.”
Yogi Hutsen, president and CEO of Coastal Hotel Group
“As a longtime resident of Bellingham, I have a passion for the hospitality industry and for this community. I look forward to the opportunity to lead this team of professionals and showcase the upgrades and amenities that the ownership group has added.”
Britton Braswell, general manager of Best Western Plus Heritage Inn
“Each year, we are amazed by the caliber of young people who are nominated for the Lovin' Award. These youth leaders have learned that they can use their own ideas, influence and initiative to make a tremendous impact in their communities and we are proud to recognize their extraordinary work.
Maria Shriver, Lovin' Scoopful co-founder
“These youth are a tremendous example of what it takes to be a leader in their schools, communities and social circles. We’re pleased to honor them for their outstanding efforts to promote acceptance and tolerance and paving the way for others to follow in their footsteps.”
Tim Shriver, Lovin’ Scoopful co-founder
It is exciting to see such great interest in the White Pine Lodge project in such a short period of time. The location, amenities and pricing provide an attractive option for a vacation home, and the ambiance and view at Schweitzer truly is unmatched.
Patrick Werry of Century 21 Riverstone
I am thrilled about the evolution taking place at RPR. My new role will allow me to relinquish the daily operations of the Company to concentrate on expanding our Crisis Communication and Media Training practices. Lorne and Jason have the ability, creativity and understanding of what is needed in today’s new arena of the public relations field to not only make our clients thrive, grow and be successful, but to continue to make RPR one of the most respected firms nationwide
Louie Richmond
“We are always looking for other local premium brands to collaborate with so we are beyond excited to be working with Brown & Haley. We passionately work to develop creative and delicious popcorn flavors and now we are combining two things that people absolutely love – popcorn and ALMOND ROCA® – what could be better than that?”
David Israel, founder and CEO of POP! Gourmet Popcorn.