Hindu gods will reportedly be getting married in the coming weeks in grand ceremonies in Arizona, Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington states of USA. Marriage between Lord Sri Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi, referred to as “Srinivasa Kalyanam”, will be conducted by team of priests from India’s ancient and sacred Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, said to…
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Total Wine & More Bringing the Most Extensive Selection of Wine, Spirits and Beer to Bellevue
Total Wine & More, America’s largest independent retailer of fine wine, spirits and beer, today announced it is officially opening its first store in Washington state on the eastside of the Puget Sound, in Bellevue, WA. The new location at 699 120th Avenue (formerly Larry’s Market) in Wilburton Crossing is slated to open in late…
Economic Impact of Washington State Wine Industry Grows Dramatically
he Washington State Wine Commission today announced the results of a new economic impact study of the Washington State wine industry – the most comprehensive such report ever produced – that values the industry at $8.6 billion annually in Washington State and $14.9 billion annually in the US. These findings represent a substantial increase from…
SBA Names Albert Shen, President of Shen Consulting Washington’s 2012 Minority Champion of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2012 Washington state Minority Champion of the Year is Albert Shen, owner of Shen Consulting, Inc., a project planning, design, and construction management company. His firm helped complete some of the largest transportation capital improvement programs in the Puget Sound region including a third Sea-Tac runway, and a new…
State invests nearly $153 million in public infrastructure projects
The Public Works Board recently announced the approval of $152,781,000 for 58 public infrastructure construction projects around the state. “In December 2011, Governor Gregoire adopted the Board’s recommended loan list of infrastructure projects in her capital budget proposal,” said Stan Finkelstein, Chair of the Public Works Board. “Over the past four months, we have worked…
Walmart Provides Over $15 Million to Washington Charities During Last Fiscal Year
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced $958.9 million in cash and in-kind contributions around the globe during the fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2012. The company’s U.S. giving grew nearly 20 percent, largely due to increased donations of produce, meats, poultry and other nutritious food to local food banks from Walmart stores, Sam’s Club locations…
State Budget Agreement Welcome News to Association of Washington Business
The Association of Washington Business is pleased that lawmakers reached bipartisan agreement early this morning on a supplemental budget that puts Washington on a path toward responsible, sustainable spending. “It wasn’t easy – and nobody got everything they wanted – but lawmakers proved it is possible to come together and find a way to protect…
No travel needed for expedited passports
As of April 2, 2012, the Seattle Passport Agency no longer requires travel plans in order to make an appointment and apply in person at the Agency. Previously, proof of urgent departure within two weeks was required in order to make an appointment. The agency offers five-day service for first time passport applicants, passport renewals,…
BV Coastal Estates Wines Benefits Hunger Relief in Washington State
Beaulieu Vineyard (BV), the great American winery in the heart of the Napa Valley, continues a long term project to benefit hunger relief in America. BV Coastal Estate Wines began the Give & Give Back campaign in fall of 2011 with donations to provide more than 1,000,000 meals to hunger relief agencies, including Seattle based…
Go to Taste Washington Saturday and Sunday!
If you like food and/or wine, go to Taste Washington this weekend. Hope to see you there! Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin Share on Orkut Share on Posterous share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about it Share…
