By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly When an organization wants things done right, members sometimes find that doing things themselves may ultimately prove to be the best option.
Archive | Business
Construction of a new Seattle Goodwill building begins — really
Posted on 03 November 2011.
Posted in Business, Community News, Features 45, Vol 30 No 45 | 11/5-11/110 Comments
Hold up with new federal financial bureau may harm communities of color
Posted on 22 September 2011.
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly New 2010 Census data show that the housing bust has hit some communities of color the hardest.
Posted in Business, Community News, Vol 30 No 39 | 9/24-9/302 Comments
Daiso, not your mom’s $1.50 store
Posted on 15 September 2011.
By Nan Nan Liu Northwest Asian Weekly Where can you find a face slim roller, Pocky sticks, fake eyelashes, and dinnerware all at the same place? Daiso. It’s a store where you can find just about anything, and most of it costs only $1.50. Since its Alderwood Mall location opened in 2005, deal-shoppers have poured [...]
Posted in Business, Vol 30 No 38 | 9/17-9/231 Comment
Wise Words from Wise Attorneys
Posted on 18 August 2011.
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Posted in Business, Community News, Vol 30 No 34 | 8/20-8/261 Comment
Legal uncertainty — Are Asian Americans rethinking the law?
Posted on 18 August 2011.
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly High pay and elite status. That’s why some choose to practice law. While some flourish in the practice, others do not. The economy and the realities of the practice have given Asian Americans reasons to rethink law as a career. The numbers According to the most recent Bureau of [...]
Posted in Business, Community News, Vol 30 No 34 | 8/20-8/267 Comments
Getty to save ID businesses?
Posted on 18 August 2011.
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly When Amazon.com moved its offices from the International District (ID) above Union Station to a building in Lake Union, Tom Dang felt the sting of empty chairs.
Posted in Business, Community News, Vol 30 No 34 | 8/20-8/260 Comments
A dream comes true for both mother and daughter
Posted on 21 July 2011.
By Vivian Miezianko Northwest Asian Weekly Without a magic wand, can an 8-year-old girl’s drawing and sketches of dresses be turned into actual garments?
Posted in Business, Fashion, Vol 30 No 30 | 7/23-7/291 Comment
Regal Financial Bank settles lawsuit, admits to no wrongdoing in Ponzi scheme
Posted on 21 July 2011.
By Jean Wong Northwest Asian Weekly Regal Financial Bank (Regal Financial), a local community bank, announced that it has settled a lawsuit accusing it of defrauding a group of Indonesian investors in a Ponzi scheme. The settlement was announced through a June 27 press release.
Posted in Business, Vol 30 No 30 | 7/23-7/291 Comment
Former Vietnam farmer cultivates new life in U.S.
Posted on 23 June 2011.
By Constance Wong Northwest Asian Weekly Farming is often regarded as a low-class occupation, which offers anything but excitement. In movies, a farmer is often herding cattle, wearing a cowboy hat, or riding a horse. But Victor Huang aims to dispel that stereotype.
Posted in Business, Vol 30 No 26 | 6/25-7/10 Comments
Renton Uwajimaya — A neighborhood grocery with a big name
Posted on 02 June 2011.
This year, Renton became the third largest city in Washington state in terms of Asian population, according to the newly released 2010 U.S. Census.
Posted in Business, Community News, Profiles, Vol 30 No 23 | 6/4-6/100 Comments
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