Washington State Business

September 3, 2025

Friday Harbor announces integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass

SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its new integration with the Encompass® loan origination system (LOS) from ICE Mortgage Technology, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. Built using ICE’s latest Developer Connect API framework for mortgage technology, the integration enables seamless use of Friday Harbor within the Encompass environment….

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July 25, 2025

Friday Harbor adds Chris Simms, Gregory Buehler to leadership team to accelerate AI-powered mortgage origination

SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, announced two strategic hires today: Chris Simms has joined as head of strategic partnerships, and Gregory Buehler has joined as founding product manager. They bring over 35 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, product strategy and technology innovation….

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July 15, 2025

Friday Harbor launches open APIs to give mortgage lenders and vendors more integration flexibility

SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the availability of open APIs, giving lenders and vendors a new level of flexibility in how they integrate Friday Harbor into their mortgage tech stack….

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July 11, 2025

Free Book Available July 11 – 13 on Amazon/Kindle on How to Get Rid of the Income Tax and Abolish the IRS

SEATTLE, Wash. — How would you like to take home 100% of your paycheck and never pay income tax again? To learn more, get a free copy of the new book by Rich Germaine, “Tax Revolution 2.0, Let’s Get Rid of the Income Tax.”…

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July 7, 2025

New Book Explores Public Support for the Replacement of the Current Income Tax System

SEATTLE, Wash. — It’s been 250 years since the first tax revolution. Media Arts Institute, a Seattle-based media company, has just released a new book, “Tax Revolution 2.0, Let’s Get Rid of the Income Tax” (ISBN: 979-8288643385; paper) by media consultant and researcher Rich Germaine….

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June 30, 2025

American Pygmy Goat Champions Crowned at National Convention

SEATTLE, Wash. — The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Champion Challenge held in Porterville, California June 20, 2025. Hosted by the Sequoia Pygmy Goat Association, How the West Was Won National Convention brought together the best animals from across the country for a chance to claim the top honor of national champion….

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June 25, 2025

MB Metals Tubing & Pipe Expands Global Steel Supply Capabilities from Bellevue, WA Headquarters

BELLEVUE, Wash. — With increasing demand for high-quality structural and mechanical steel products across industries, MB Metals Tubing & Pipe is standing out as a trusted global supplier of steel tubing, pipe, and related components. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides a wide range of steel tubing solutions to customers throughout North America, Asia, and Europe, delivering consistent quality and competitive pricing backed by decades of industry experience….

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M. Brashem, Inc. Strengthens Global Supply Network from Bellevue, WA Headquarters as a Leading Distributor of Graphite and Carbon Materials

BELLEVUE, Wash. — In the specialized market of graphite and carbon materials, M. Brashem, Inc., headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, continues to set the standard for quality, reliability, and global distribution. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel production, aluminum smelting, chemical processing, and advanced manufacturing, M. Brashem offers a broad inventory of graphite electrodes, blocks, rods, and custom carbon products with worldwide reach….

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MB Metals Scrap Expands Global Reach as Trusted Scrap Metal Supplier Based in Bellevue, WA

BELLEVUE, Wash. — As global industries face rising demands for raw materials and sustainable sourcing, MB Metals Scrap, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, continues to grow as a premier supplier of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal to clients worldwide. With a commitment to integrity, logistics efficiency, and environmental responsibility, MB Metals Scrap provides dependable solutions for recyclers, foundries, mills, and manufacturers across the U.S., Asia, Europe, and beyond….

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May 29, 2025

Friday Harbor unveils AI-powered condition engine to deliver faster, cleaner, audit-ready mortgage files

SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the launch of a retooled condition engine that automatically generates actionable underwriting conditions based on borrower source documents and loan guidelines….

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