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Seattle-area restaurateur Brandon Ting wants a Supreme Dumplings in every US city

The Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya founder is now focused on expanding his Supreme Dumplings concept, currently with eight locations and dozens more planned nationwide.

Transgender rights pioneer Marsha Botzer brings labor activism to LGBTQ+ rights

The Ingersoll Gender Center founder helped pass Washington's 2006 anti-discrimination law. Now she's calling on business leaders to join the fight against federal opposition.

Seattle Mariners catcher sells Bellevue home for $3 million

The veteran catcher bought the five-bedroom home in February 2024, a few months after signing with the Mariners as a free agent.

The big AI labs are eating the startup playbook — here’s where founders can still compete

Startup founders used to worry that tech giants would make their product obsolete. Now it’s even trickier: AI labs are not only encroaching on startup turf, they’re also offering tools for customers to attempt DIY solutions of their own. But there are approaches that work, and niches to be found, according to speakers and panelists at the Tech Alliance Seattle Investor Summit+Showcase this week. Read More

Tech Moves: Salesforce names president; Microsoft execs coming and going; Amazon departures

A pair of Microsoft security executives are on the move — one headed to Salesforce, one returning to fill the vacancy. Meanwhile, two Amazon veterans are calling it quits at the company. Read More

Seattle Commits To Restoration And Preservation Of Central District Pan-African Crosswalks

The City of Seattle has initiated a restoration project to renew and preserve 11 Pan-African flag crosswalks in the Central District. These landmarks have long served as iconic symbols of Black history, culture, and community presence.

Podcast: Seattle Medium’s Readers’ Choice Awards See Increased Community Engagement

The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards has generated significant community engagement, with nominees and residents actively promoting the campaign. This initiative, established to celebrate impactful businesses, organizations, and leaders, has fostered widespread participation and facilitated the discovery of new regional entities.

Podcast: Washington State Microenterprise Association Strengthens Entrepreneur Network

The Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) addresses critical barriers faced by microenterprises, sole proprietors, and early-stage entrepreneurs in accessing capital and vital resources. The organization strengthens the statewide network supporting small businesses, providing essential training, financing, and business development services. Its flagship initiative, Evergreen BizLink, serves as a free online resource navigator, connecting entrepreneurs with trusted support systems.

LGBTQ-owned companies in the Puget Sound region

The List ranks companies with at least 51% LGBTQ+ ownership — lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning. Companies must also be headquartered in the Puget Sound region, which the Business Journal defines as King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Information on The List was supplied by individual companies through questionnaires and could not be independently verified by the Business Journal. Only those that responded to our inquiries were listed. For information about this and other PSBJ Lists, please contact Data Reporter Neetish Basnetat [email protected] or 206-876-5434.

Zuckerberg’s superyacht moves north out of Seattle, dwarfing ferries along the way

Launchpad was spotted this week making the move from Elliott Bay in Seattle. According to MarineTraffic, the vessel anchored in Port Gardner Bay near Naval Station Everett around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Read More

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to leave Microsoft board after nearly a decade

Reid Hoffman, the LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock investor, will not stand for re-election to Microsoft's board, ending a tenure that began in 2017. He told Satya Nadella he's returning to "founder mode" to focus on his cancer drug-discovery startup, Manas AI. Read More