September 2011/FEATURES
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Departments
Retail & ServicesCommentary
Embracing global responsibility is the right thing to do, but you also have to do it for the right reasons.
Millennials in today’s workplace are tough, resilient and smart. In short: They are exceptional.
It’s time for CEOs to get the ball rolling toward a more relatable compensation gap.
Washington is a veritable idea factory, but why do so many companies go elsewhere to turn their concepts into products?
Finance
Minus their once-restrictive affiliations, credit unions create new identities—and new opportunities.
Green
Lakewood-based Thrift Recycling Management becomes the largest used-book retailer by finding new outlets for second-hand volumes.
Law | 
Recent legislation adds a new mediation step to the foreclosure process.
Made in Washington
A fierce devotion to modern craftsmanship and classical technique keeps one Seattle company several steps ahead.
This three-wheeler carves a turn like its two-wheeled sibs while providing better stability.
Urban wineries make it easy for Seattle connoisseurs to sample close to home.
Technology
Startup wrestles complicated spreadsheets into consumer-friendly dashboards.
Hackers, beware! Washington state is poised to become a hub of cybersecurity activity.
Game-play technology helps raise engagement and productivity, making ‘gamification’ a popular new tool across many sectors.
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