WASHINGTON'S LEADING BUSINESS MAGAZINE

December 2012/FEATURES

Family Style: Washington Family Business Awards 2012

This is the third year for Seattle Business magazine’s Washington Family Business Awards.
By: Lisa Wogan
This is the third year for Seattle Business magazine’s Washington Family Business Awards. And if ever a time seemed apt to call out the contributions of the family-owned business, it is now. As the economy slowly awakens...

The Good, the Bad, and the Stupid of 2012

Looking Back at the Year in Business.
By: John Levesque, Leslie Helm, Sarah Hardy, David Volk, Kristen Russell, Knute Berger, John Cook, and Todd Bishop
Join us for another stroll through some of the more interesting, intriguing and just plain bizarre achievements and, well, non-achievements in the world of Washington business during 2012. More information: The GoodMore...
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Contents

Departments

Commentary

CEO Adviser: Agility Training
How company culture can help your bottom line.
Virgin on Business: Windows of Opportunity
Microsoft faces a crucial year in 2013, which means we all face a crucial year in 2013.
Final Analysis: Out of Their Minds
Ante up. If we don’t promote tourism, travelers will eventually forget us.
Commentary: Training the Workforce to Meet Demand
Partnerships between higher education and local businesses develop tailored curricula to meet workforce needs.
Editor's Note: Roads to Recovery
The need for better maintenance of our roads is a no-brainer.

Technology

Bright Idea: A Better Medical Device to Diagnose Arrhythmia
UW cardiologist designs a smaller, less expensive monitor.
The New Gold Rush in Domain Name Suffixes From .com to .doctor
Bellevue startup makes a play for hundreds of new internet domain suffixes.

Workplace

Spotlight: Best Photo Showing Company Love
Walsh Construction is the first winner in our Facebook photo contest.
The Good, the Bad, and the Stupid of 2012
Looking Back at the Year in Business.

Health Care

On Reflection: Healthy Investment
UW, WSU work to retain medical personnel in Eastern Washington

Manufacturing

Statshot: Boeing's 737, the Most Frequent Flier

Executive Life & Style

Restaurant Review: Collections Cafe
Dine casually while ogling the stuff Dale Chihuly collects.
Art Exhibit: Order of Magnitude
Gregory Blackstock’s art makes the mundane magnificent.

Law

Legal Briefs: Estate Plan Checkup
How to avoid disputes in a closely held business.

Finance

HomeStreet Bank's Second Wind
It hasn’t been a breeze, but Mark Mason has HomeStreet Bank approaching the century mark with new vitality and a plan for growth.

Family Business

Family Style: Washington Family Business Awards 2012
This is the third year for Seattle Business magazine’s Washington Family Business Awards.
Washington Family Business Awards 2012: Legacy Winner, Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan
Celebrating multiple generations of progressive management
Washington Family Business Awards 2012: Transitions Winner, Dishman Dodge Ram Chrysler
Exercising a clear vison for family succession
Washington Family Business Awards 2012: Best Practices Winner, AAOA Healthcare
Perpetuating family governance
Washington Family Business Awards 2012: Community Winner, Grounds for Change
Displaying a steadfast commitment to giving back
Washington Family Business Awards 2012: Large Firms (150+ employees)
Baker Boyer Bank, Powell-Christensen Inc., Oak Harbor Freight
Washington Family Business Awards 2012: Midsize Firms (51-150 employees)
Cascade Gasket and Manufacturing Co., Canlis Restaurant, The Woods Coffee
Washington Family Business Awards 2012: Small Firms (Fewer than 50 employees)