Mike Fong is heading back to Snohomish County to work on “unfinished business” as the executive director of Economic Development for the county.
Mike Fong appointed as new executive director for Economic Development in Snohomish County
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has named Mike Fong as the new executive director for Economic Development, with Fong set to begin the role on Jan, 6, 2025.
WISE WORDS: What makes a diverse, vibrant neighborhood
“The world will step aside for a community that knows where it is going. South Seattle is home to many great neighborhoods and is the place I’ve called home my […]
Grant supports ethnic businesses — Concern and discussion about $210,000 funds allocation
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Members of the business community and representatives from the Ethnic Chambers of Commerce, Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Seattle met […]
Restaurant advocate
Jennifer Tam is the new Restaurant Advocate for the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development. Her job is to help restaurants navigate the different rules and regulations. The “Restaurant […]
Ten API candidates to watch during primary elections on Aug. 5
By Daria Kroupoderova Northwest Asian Weekly Sarah Sanoy-Wright, Republican, is running for Representative position no. 2 in Legislative District no. 11. She is running against incumbent Steve Bergquist, who beat […]
$15/hour minimum wage may kill small businesses
By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly In theory, a $15/hour minimum wage sounds great, until reality hits the small businesses that have to pay the
Mayor announces $2 million in investments for neighborhood business districts
The Chinatown-International District will receive a lion’s share of a $2 million investment in 18 neighborhood business districts, announced Mayor Ed Murray on April 1, as part of the Only […]
Hudson building still too unsafe to evaluate
The long-term future of the Hudson Building that caught on fire on Dec. 24 is still unknown because it is not safe for inspectors to go inside, according to the […]
Community groups work with U.S. Postal Service representatives to find alternative location for Chinatown-ID station
In early 2012, the U.S. Postal Service announced dramatic cutbacks that included the proposed closure of the Chinatown-International District Station and distribution center. Responding to community concerns, representatives from the […]