Nordstrom sells credit card portfolio to Canadian bank
Posted May 28, 2015 by Lars Adam AkerblomSeattle based upscale retailer Nordstrom, announced last year that it was seeking a financial partner to manage credit card receivables. It has now been announced that Toronto-Dominion Bank is acquiring Nordstrom’s Visa and private label credit card portfolio. Read more
Fred Hutchinson Expands Global Reach through Uganda Cancer Center
Posted May 26, 2015 by Lars Adam AkerblomThe Puget Sound region’s health care industry continues to expand its global reach. Fred Hutch recently became the most recent institution to broader its horizons as the doors to its 25,000-square-foot cancer treatment center in Kampala, Uganda opened. Read more
June Featured Member of the Month!
Posted May 18, 2015 by Trade Development AllianceOur featured member of the month is Bellevue College. Bacon ipsum dolor amet porchetta pastrami sirloin tongue. Jerky cow shank spare ribs kielbasa bresaola ham ball tip chuck tenderloin beef tri-tip. Read more
Seattle in the running to become a global hotbed for AI startups
Posted May 15, 2015 by Lars Adam AkerblomSeattle magnates Paul Allen and Oren Etzioni have set their sights on making the Puget Sounds the epicenter of artificial intelligence companies. Read more
Costco prove boon to battered economy by embracing Greek olive oil
Posted May 12, 2015 by Lars Adam AkerblomOlive oil, famously referred to as “liquid gold” by Greek philosopher Homer, is a staple in both the Mediterranean cuisines and economies. Spain is the world’s biggest producer of the product, followed by Italy and Greece. Read more