China’s looming financial crisis as Evergrande misses debt payment
China Evergrande Group, one of China’s largest real estate developers, has been plummeting toward defaulting on its debts—negatively impacting global markets. The company aggressively expanded with reckless abandon and is now the “most-indebted property developer in the world,” owing more than $300 billion. Should the default occur, it would be one of China’s largest. Evergrande […]
Entrepreneurship celebrated at Signarama Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 7, 2021 – Signarama Lynnwood celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the business Wednesday, August 4 at 1:30 p.m. Franchise owners Punita and Rajesh Bansal were joined by Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Linda Jones and Lynnwood City Councilmembers Jim Smith and George Hurst. Lynnwood City […]
United Airlines orders 200 more Boeing 737 MAX jets
SEATTLE Wash. June 29, 2021 – Boeing and United Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 MAX jets, including 150 for the largest member of the family, the 737-10, and 50 for the airplane that serves the heart of the single-aisle market, the 737-8. The […]
Global Chip Shortage
As some are painfully aware, there is a global chip shortage. No, not the Doritos or Lay’s type of chips: semiconductor chips. It isn’t hard to notice some electronics are consistently out-of-stock. Anyone who has or is trying to purchase a new Xbox, Playstation 5, or PC components can attest to that. Online restocks are […]
Big corporations, lockdowns and COVID, oh my!
Big corporation haters lament: corporations fuel commercialism, drive out small businesses, inject millions of dollars into elections, unfairly influence our political system, and are just plain EVIL. Pop culture in turn, often echoes these sentiments and paints corporations as the bad guys. The Resident Evil franchise exemplifies this since the Umbrella Corporation’s research is what […]
National CASA/GAL receives $35,000 donation from Puget Sound Chick-fil-A
By Kienan Briscoe | Lynnwood Times Reporter LYNNWOOD, WA – Puget Sound Chick-fil-A presented a virtual check to National CASA/GAL for $35,000 on February 19, in a recent partnership. The partnership involved 14 stores throughout the Puget Sound area from Marysville to Lacey, taking a percentage of their sales from the week of January 11-16. […]
Working Washington Grants: Round 4 on March 29
Newest grant round focuses on brick-and-mortar businesses most directly impacted by COVID-19 public health measures By Washington State Department of Commerce | Press Release The Washington State Department of Commerce will open applications for Working Washington Grants: Round 4 on March 29. Business owners can find information about the program and a link to the […]
Comcast to invest $1 Billion over next 10 years to bridge digital divide
EVERETT, WASH. – MARCH 24, 2021 – On the 10th anniversary of its Internet Essentials program, Comcast announced it would invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide and give even more low-income Americans the tools and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world. Comcast’s $1 […]
Small Business relief available – apply today!
By City of Lynnwood | Press Release Grant offered to help businesses struggling with COVID impacts Has your business experienced financial loss and hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, the Ready for Business Fund administered by GSBA is here to help your business bounce back. Applications opened March 15 and will close April […]
New CEO at the helm of region’s economic engine
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Snohomish County Wash., March 16, 2021 – A local catalyst for economic vitality, Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s (EASC) new president and CEO, Garry Clark, started his role last month, effective as of February 16. Clark has been involved in economic development for nearly 20 years, spending the last […]
