Stocks stay strong for Smartsheet, Microsoft, T-Mobile

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Stocks stay strong for Smartsheet, Microsoft, T-Mobile

Fortune 500 functionality, Hololens technology, 5G network contribute to growth

A comparison of how many life science companies are on the Eastside and in other Washington cities. Illustration by Kailan Manandic

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Life science hits its stride on the Eastside

Life science has strong roots in Washington, contributing economically and scientifically.

Kaelyn Adams (Front), owner of Barre Rev, leads a barre class at her new location. Multiple members from the previous studio, The Dailey Method, joined Barre Rev to help support Adams and her goal to be a community hub. Photo courtesy of Kaelyn Adams

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Local fitness instructor opens first Barre studio on the Island

Kaelyn Adams opened her own Barre studio after years of fitness instruction and massage therapy.

Praerit Garg joins Smartsheet as CTO

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Praerit Garg joins Smartsheet as CTO

Bellevue-based company employs 760 people

Despite interest rate approach, real estate ticking onward

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Despite interest rate approach, real estate ticking onward

A real estate snap shot from John L. Scott Real Estate.

OfferUp founder Nick Huzar makes customer safety a core pillar

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OfferUp founder Nick Huzar makes customer safety a core pillar

Bellevue-based CEO wanted a simpler solution to his own problems

Photo by Tiffany Von Arnim/Flickr

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Puget Sound companies join to create middle-income housing

Several are the same companies that opposed Seattle’s head tax last year.

Aljoya wins Mercer Island business of the year award

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Aljoya wins Mercer Island business of the year award

Au Courant, Caruccio’s, FASPS, King Insurance and S.R. Schill & Associates were also nominated.

Eastside tech companies Smartsheet, OfferUp, Apptio face challenging 2019

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Eastside tech companies Smartsheet, OfferUp, Apptio face challenging 2019

Here are a handful of companies from the Eastside that will be interesting to watch in 2019.

Microsoft’s Building 92. Wikimedia/Photo by Coolcaesar

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Microsoft at top for 2018

Redmond-based tech giant closes year as most valued publicly-traded company.

The concepts from Mainstreet Property Group LLC (top) and Shelter Holding/Weinstein A+U were selected as finalists in an RFQ process for a commuter parking and mixed-use project in Mercer Island’s Town Center. Courtesy photos

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Joint proposal announced for Mercer Island’s commuter parking and mixed-use project

The two ‘finalist’ companies will team up, with MainStreet Property Group leading the project.

Inside the lobby at the Google office in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Runner1928

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Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases

Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.

Island Books hits 45-year mark

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Island Books hits 45-year mark

Store celebrated on Nov. 3 with cake and community.