Washington State Business
Seattle company developing wave-powered marine platform for ocean science applications
SEATTLE, Wash. — Oscilla Power, Inc. [OPI] is proud to announce the receipt of a $200k Phase I SBIR grant award from the US Department of Energy to develop a wave energy powered platform for ocean sensing and monitoring systems….
Knowledge Coop Appoints Brian Paine as Director of Technology
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Knowledge Coop, the industry’s top online compliance training and virtual work platform, today announced it has hired Brian Paine as Director of Technology. His responsibilities at Knowledge Coop include maintaining a stable working environment for all of Knowledge Coop’s technical operations….
New Social Platform, Designed Conviction, Works to Reduce Recidivism and Inspire Creative Action
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Designed Conviction is a social enterprise with a mission to break the stigma around incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and promote positive rehabilitation through art, media and marketing design….
Washington Youth Soccer Partners with Skyhawks to Bring More Fun to Grassroots Programs Across the State
TUKWILA, Wash. — Washington Youth Soccer (WYS) has chosen Skyhawks Sports Academy (Skyhawks), powered by Stack Sports, as their Official Youth Sports & Camp Partner in a 5 year partnership kicking off in 2021….
Report: Over One Quarter of All Mileage Reimbursement Claims Are Overreported
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — According to internal data gathered by TripLog, a leading enterprise mileage and expense tracking solution, over 1/4 (nearly 30%) of all mileage is overreported, which could potentially cost businesses millions of dollars per year in fraudulent reimbursements….
Windstar Cruises Will Require Covid-19 Vaccination to Sail
SEATTLE, Wash. — Until further notice, Windstar Cruises will require proof of a current COVID-19 vaccination for all guests sailing aboard Windstar’s yachts. The cruise line arrived at the decision in the best health and wellness interests of its guests, crew, and the places the yachts visit. Many Windstar destinations and some airlines have announced or are considering vaccine mandates, providing further support for the new Windstar policy….
Rise in Workplace Bullying Parallels Trump Term – Remote Work Fertile Ground for Abuse
CLARKSTON, Wash. — Respondents in the new national scientific poll by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) reported a rise in prevalence to 30% of adult Americans who directly experienced “repeated mistreatment: abusive conduct that is threatening, intimidating, humiliating, work sabotage or verbal abuse.”…
Northwest Navigation Company’s Motor Vessel David B Alaska Cruises Unaffected by Canada’s Cruise Ship Ban
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Northwest Navigation Co., which operates the small cruise boat, M/V David B in Alaska, is unaffected by Canada’s recent extended cruise ship ban for the summer of 2021. The company will still be offering multi-day cruises this summer….
Japanese Offices in US Host Healthcare Tech and Digital Health Startup Business Opportunity Webinar for Expansion to Japan
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center and the Kobe Trade Information Office today announced the hosting of a webinar for Healthcare Tech and Digital Health startups looking for opportunities to expand their business into Japan. The webinar will be the first of its kind, with the goal of connecting with and providing useful information to as many potential future business partners as possible….
RPM Foundation Joins Forces with The Great Race
TACOMA, Wash. — The RPM Foundation, a member of America’s Automotive Trust, is proud to announce that they have joined forces with The Great Race. RPM will work with the Great Race to administer their X-Cup Grants, Scott Henderson X-Cup Scholarship Awards, and the new X-Cup Team Choice Award….