Apr 29, 2021

Evergreen Home Loans

Evergreen Home Loans has named a new chief marketing officer and director of marketing. Carolyn Garris has been promoted to director of marketing. She previously served as the company's senior marketing manager and has been with the company nearly seven years. In this new role, Garris will continue to oversee field marketing for Evergreen Home Loans and lead a marketing team responsible for the creation of thousands of custom marketing pieces each year. Jeanne Hussin has been promoted to the role of chief marketing officer — the first in the company's history. Hussin previously served as vice president and director of marketing for more than eight years. Hussin will be responsible for providing both strategic oversight and hands-on, tactical execution of the company's marketing communications efforts. Evergreen Home Loans has offices in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Tacoma Maritime Innovation Incubator

The Tacoma Maritime Innovation Incubator (TMII) will begin accepting applications to complete its inaugural cohort of seven companies. Based out of the Center for Urban Waters on the Thea Foss Waterway in the Tideflats region of Tacoma, the program assists early stage companies in growing their business. TMII offers a professional space for companies focused on trade/logistics, clean water, clean energy, and other maritime-related fields. It also provides professional services such as engineering assistance, web development, and sales consulting, plus access to the Washington Maritime Blue network of investors, potential customers, and partners. All of this is done at no cost to the companies. This project is the fulfillment of over a year of collaboration between the city of Tacoma, Washington Maritime Blue, and a collection of community members. Applications are open until May 15. Interested companies may apply at http://www.maritimeblue.org/tacoma or through the F6S platform under Tacoma Maritime Innovation Incubator ‘21.

Convoy

Digital freight network Convoy was named to FourKites' Premier Carrier List for the first quarter of 2021, the eighth consecutive quarter Convoy has been recognized since the award was introduced. For the first time, the list highlights organizations that are registered as partners in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay program. SmartWay helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking and improving freight transportation efficiencies. Convoy has been a partner of SmartWay since 2017. FourKites' latest PCL showcases 366 carriers, brokers and 3PLs that have achieved the highest standards of visibility-related operational excellence, as demonstrated by their ability to provide high-quality, consistent, accurate data on the vast majority of their loads. Convoy moves thousands of truckloads around the country each day through its optimized, connected network of carriers.

Apr 28, 2021

Vector Remote Care

Vector Remote Care, a cardiac digital health provider, has closed a $12.5 million Series A investment led by Updata Partners. The funding will be used to accelerate product, engineering, and patient engagement to support the rapidly growing demand for the company's remote cardiac monitoring solutions. Vector provides the software to manage device reporting, patient connectivity, and medical billing. Vector also aims to use the funding to double its headcount with strategic focus on engineering and product development. Recent executive-level hires include Tony Titus, senior vice president of revenue, Ryan Michel, vice president of product, Sarah Fink, vice president of marketing, Mike Fitzpatrick, vice president of business operations and Kristin Stitt, chief clinical officer. Updata Partners is a technology growth equity firm based in Washington, DC. Vector is headquartered in Bend, Oregon.

Goldendale Observatory State Park

Washington State Parks has reopened the newly renovated Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site on a limited schedule. To comply with the state's Phase 3 order, the observatory will open at a reduced capacity. The free observatory programs will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only. Visitors must register online for the programs. The facility will not open for drop-in visitors, and staff will not offer private tours. Afternoon programming will include the opportunity to tour the newly upgraded facility. Registered participants will be able to view the sun through the observatory's solar telescopes. The Goldendale Observatory is located two miles north of the town of Goldendale. The observatory houses one of the world's largest publicly accessible permanently mounted telescopes. Last year, Washington State Parks completed work on an extensive multi-year renovation of the observatory and grounds.

Apr 27, 2021

Korea Consulate General

Consul General Won-Jik Kwon, of the Republic of Korea in Seattle, donated 20,000 KF 94 Face Masks to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) on behalf of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Receiving the donation on behalf of WDVA was director Lourdes Alvarado Ramos. This was the second donation of supplies to combat the spread of COVID-19 from the Consulate General's office to WDVA. In December 2020, 850 bottles of hand sanitizer were delivered to Washington's four state veterans homes, state veterans cemetery and other WDVA office locations. In addition to the donations of hand sanitizer and face masks, the Consulate General's office has recognized and presented Ambassador for Peace Medals to Korean War veterans or to a surviving family member at ceremonies throughout the state.

PeopleReady

According to staffing company PeopleReady, this year's construction season brings with it roughly 500,000 jobs across the United States, many of which include on-the-job training, creating immediate opportunities for those looking for work. Based on a PeopleReady analysis of hundreds of thousands of jobs, some of the most in-demand construction jobs hiring right now include: roofing helpers, general constructions workers, concrete workers, ground maintenance workers and flaggers. To connect job seekers with available construction-related jobs, PeopleReady is holding monthly hiring events and encouraging people to apply to jobs at jobs.peopleready.com.

Tacoma Dome Vaccination Site

Pierce County's Department of Emergency Management is opening a mass vaccination site at the Tacoma Dome for six weeks starting April 27. Pierce County plans to offer the Pfizer vaccine so that this clinic can serve everyone 16 and older, depending on the availability of the vaccine. A parent or guardian must be present with 16- and 17-year-olds wanting to get the vaccine. The site will operate from noon to 8 p.m. each day, seven days a week, except holidays. This is a drive-thru and walk-up site. Language assistance will be available on site. Pierce County will continue to operate vaccination sites, including second-dose events, in other parts of the county while at the Tacoma Dome. To register for these events, people can go to FindYourCovidShot.com and pick the day they want to get vaccinated. If people need assistance signing up, they can call 253-798-8900 for help. Pierce Transit is offering free bus rides to people traveling to or from their vaccine appointments. Pierce Transit's Route 42 runs in front of the Tacoma Dome. In addition, Tacoma Dome Station is just a five-minute walk from the Tacoma Dome. That location is served by Pierce Transit and Sound Transit buses, Sounder trains, and Link Light Rail.