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Around the Table: Power 100 honorees, Microsoft, Bristol Myers Squibb, bp

November 2nd, 2021

PSBJ’s Power 100 list announced Congratulations to the honorees of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2021 Power 100 list, which includes people who made a big bet this year, changed the public discourse, inspired or demanded meaningful community change, and/or were a force in their industry. Honorees include Brent Beardall, Phyllis Campbell, Craig Dawson, Stan Deal, Preston Feight, Ada Healey, Bill Hilf, Brad… Read more

Around the Table: Microsoft, Boeing, Kaiser Permanente, & Fred Hutch

October 13th, 2021

Urging state legislators to pass a transportation package Irene Plenefisch from Microsoft recently wrote about the importance of passing a state transportation revenue package soon to make needed infrastructure improvements. Supporting equity and inclusion Boeing recently presented a donation of $50,000 to the Black Future Co-op Fund, a cooperative philanthropy that aims to ignite Black generational health, wealth, and well-being across the state…. Read more

Around the Table: Comcast, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Seattle Kraken, & more

September 20th, 2021

Supporting small businesses owned by people of color Comcast joins regional chambers of commerce across the Central Puget Sound this week to announce Comcast Rise, a new program designed to support small businesses owed by people of color. Comcast Rise was created to invest in the success of these critical businesses by providing valuable and practical support through services such as consulting, media,… Read more

Around the Table: Mariners, Boeing, Alaska Airlines, & more

August 11th, 2021

Advancing racial equity efforts One year after announcing commitments to social justice and racial equity, a new impact report from the Seattle Mariners and Mariners Care documents progress and next steps. The report details efforts to diversify business partnerships, promote positive physical and mental health for BIPOC youth through grants to community organizations, advance equity through COVID-19 response and recovery, and more. Partnering… Read more

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Washington Roundtable @waroundtable6 months agoRT @kpwashington: Since 2014, we have worked w/ @YouthCareSEA to support youth experiencing homelessness and struggling to receive care, an…
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable6 months agoRT @bmsnews: We earned 100 on the @DisabilityIN Disability Equality Index which recognizes companies that prioritize inclusion of people wi…
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable6 months agoRT @PNNLab: We're proudly partnering with @AvistaUtilities on the innovative Spokane, Wash. #EcoDistrict project to reimagine the future of…
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable6 months agoRT @fredhutch: “All four of our honorees — Michele, Kathy, April and Bev — are remarkable and have really made a terrific contributions to…
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable6 months agoRT @BellevueChamber: As Covid recovery continues, how has the local, global, and national economy responded? Join @WAFDbank CEO, Brent Bear…