Unemployment falls in most metro areas
MSNBC
Unemployment rates fell in April for more than 90 percent of the nation’s 372 largest metro areas as hiring picked up around the country.

In times of uncertainty, family businesses help anchor the economy
Seattle Business Magazine
A lot of people might be surprised to learn that family businesses account for about half of the nation’s gross domestic product and generate nearly 60 percent of the country’s employment. Some say as many as four fifths of the states business are family-owned.

Green Festival brings green products, services to Pac Northwest – June 5th & 6th 
Green Festival
This weekend, the Washington State Convention Center will host the 2010 Green Festival. Co-sponsored by the City of Seattle, the festival showcases some of the best green products and services the Northwest has to offer.

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