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Around the Table: PSL, Puget Sound Energy, Joshua Green Corp., & More

January 5th, 2026
  • Pioneer Square Labs’ Julie Sandler and Puget Sound Energy’s Mary Kipp were both recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal for being among the most influential leaders in our region. Congrats, Julie and Mary! So well deserved!
  • Amazon is investing up to $50 billion to advance U.S. government AI and supercomputing capabilities.
  • McKinstry and Gonzaga University are building on their long-standing partnership to support the next generation of engineers and strengthen Washington’s workforce.
  • Microsoft’s Brad Smith spoke to the Puget Sound and Portland Business Journal about building a Pacific Northwest mega-region, arguing that the Cascadia region is a leader in AI, but that ongoing investment is critical to maintaining its position.
  • Joshua Green Corp. acquired Hos Brothers Construction, extending JGC’s focus on investing in private operating companies.
  • Happy 90th anniversary to BECU! Here’s to many more!

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