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From industry to the military to pleasure, Washington boat makers meet a variety of needs
From flooring to fashion, four companies prove it's possible to stay green and make green.
Independent soft-drink makers try to keep up with the Joneses ... and the Pepsis.
Washingtonʼs nuclear reservation has nurtured experts who are launching new start-ups
Research at the University of Washington finds its way into start-up businesses, such as these four
Báden Sports Inc.Location: Federal WayWebsite: www.badensports.comFounded: 1976 as a manufacturer of tennis products; the company didn?t turn its attention solely to balls until 1979. Ironically, tennis balls are one of the few...
HOLLISTER-STIER LABORATORIES LLC
Location: Spokane
Website: www.hollisterstier.com
Founded: 1921
Key Innovation: Hollister-Stier is the only contract manufacturer of sterile injectables in the Pacific Northwest. The company's...
Three companies offer new models for recruiting employees and executives
HALOSOURCE INC.
Location: Bothell
Website: www.halosource.com
Founded: 2002 (as a merger between Vanson Co. and HaloSource, a previous incarnation of the company)
Key Innovation: HaloSource's principal products are used to...
NAVERUS INC.
Website: www.naverus.com
Location: Kent
Key People: Dan Gerrity, CEO; Steve Fulton, chief technical officer; Hal Andersen, vice president of flight operations, all co-founders.
Key Innovation: RNP, or required...
Four high-tech (and high-latitude) firms are pushing the boundaries of technology in the northernmost state
The taste of chocolate is both love and money for these companies
