Tag: Washington State Business

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that its AI Originator Assistant now performs collateral analysis alongside credit, income and asset reviews. The enhancement enables lenders to underwrite appraisals and appraisal-related documents with the same precision and consistency the platform already delivers for other loan file components.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that its AI Originator Assistant can now evaluate loan files against not only baseline program guidelines, but also the lender and investor overlays that ultimately shape salability and risk. By embedding these requirements directly into the workflow of frontline originators, the platform gives lenders greater control over credit quality and secondary market execution.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- On Ageism Awareness Day, 3rd3rd Marketing, known as the "Un-Senior Living Agency," is calling attention to one of the most overlooked forms of bias in modern culture: ageism. Too often, people are defined not by who they are or what they value, but by their age. This leads to limiting stereotypes, exclusionary practices, and missed opportunities for brands to truly connect, according to Cynthia Thurlow, principal of the agency.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has joined the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) as an affiliate member. Friday Harbor will serve as an expert adviser to CHLA's lender members on the use of artificial intelligence in housing finance.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its new integration with the Encompass® loan origination system (LOS) from ICE Mortgage Technology, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. Built using ICE's latest Developer Connect API framework for mortgage technology, the integration enables seamless use of Friday Harbor within the Encompass environment.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, announced two strategic hires today: Chris Simms has joined as head of strategic partnerships, and Gregory Buehler has joined as founding product manager. They bring over 35 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, product strategy and technology innovation.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the availability of open APIs, giving lenders and vendors a new level of flexibility in how they integrate Friday Harbor into their mortgage tech stack.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- How would you like to take home 100% of your paycheck and never pay income tax again? To learn more, get a free copy of the new book by Rich Germaine, "Tax Revolution 2.0, Let's Get Rid of the Income Tax."

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- It's been 250 years since the first tax revolution. Media Arts Institute, a Seattle-based media company, has just released a new book, "Tax Revolution 2.0, Let's Get Rid of the Income Tax" (ISBN: 979-8288643385; paper) by media consultant and researcher Rich Germaine.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Champion Challenge held in Porterville, California June 20, 2025. Hosted by the Sequoia Pygmy Goat Association, How the West Was Won National Convention brought together the best animals from across the country for a chance to claim the top honor of national champion.

BELLEVUE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- With increasing demand for high-quality structural and mechanical steel products across industries, MB Metals Tubing & Pipe is standing out as a trusted global supplier of steel tubing, pipe, and related components. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides a wide range of steel tubing solutions to customers throughout North America, Asia, and Europe, delivering consistent quality and competitive pricing backed by decades of industry experience.

BELLEVUE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In the specialized market of graphite and carbon materials, M. Brashem, Inc., headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, continues to set the standard for quality, reliability, and global distribution. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel production, aluminum smelting, chemical processing, and advanced manufacturing, M. Brashem offers a broad inventory of graphite electrodes, blocks, rods, and custom carbon products with worldwide reach.

BELLEVUE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- As global industries face rising demands for raw materials and sustainable sourcing, MB Metals Scrap, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, continues to grow as a premier supplier of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal to clients worldwide. With a commitment to integrity, logistics efficiency, and environmental responsibility, MB Metals Scrap provides dependable solutions for recyclers, foundries, mills, and manufacturers across the U.S., Asia, Europe, and beyond.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the launch of a retooled condition engine that automatically generates actionable underwriting conditions based on borrower source documents and loan guidelines.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the completion of a $6 million seed round. The round was led by Abstract Ventures, a San Francisco-based venture firm with $1.5 billion in assets under management and a track record of backing breakout companies including Rippling, xAI, Hebbia, Brigit and Hippo (NYSE: HIPO) and Mischief, an early-stage VC fund co-founded by Plaid CEO Zach Perret.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- As Washington's population ages and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to support older adults, ten senior centers across the state are stepping up with a new solution. This month, they launched a four-month pilot program using BetterAge - an innovative platform that provides older adults with free, personalized health insights and recommendations.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- From acclaimed author Sophia Kouidou-Giles comes "Circle of Peace: A Greek Tale of Perse's Great Hall" (She Writes Press - March 11, 2025 - ISBN: 978-1647428488 | $17.97. E-ISBN: 978-1647428495 | $12.99) Distributed by Simon & Schuster), a stunning standalone novel that offers a captivating blend of history, drama, and timeless human emotion to illuminate the untold story of Perse, Circe's mother and the formidable wife of the sun god Helios.

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Apex Leadership Company, a leading provider of fitness-focused youth fundraising programs, has announced a strategic two-year partnership with Skyhawk Sports Academy, a Stack Sports company, to expand its unique fundraising model to even more schools and students across the country. This collaboration unites two strong brands with a shared mission to enhance children's lives through fitness, leadership, and personal development.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif. Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A one-of-a-kind exhibit just completed the Seattle leg of its American tour in September. Displays and films of Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit document the results of 40 years of investigation into the psychiatric industry and its human rights abuses. They expose the devastating results of psychiatric drugging of children and the stark relationship between psychiatric drugs and mass shootings.

SEATTLE, Wash., July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group (VastSolutionsGroup.com) are pleased to announce their joint venture, VastAssetDefense.com. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the asset protection and tax strategy industry, combining their expertise and resources to provide top-quality services to clients around the globe. The alliance is introducing an advanced AI platform called "Einstein" and is currently in Beta 4.0 and is also introducing a community called Vast Vault.