36 hours in Seattle   
New York Times
Seemingly overnight, Seattle’s neighborhoods have transformed themselves into vibrant enclaves of restaurants, bars and galleries. Start in Capitol Hill with a homegrown breakfast at Volunteer Park Café, move to the recently developed South Lake Union urban village, and don’t miss out on the Pike-Pine Corridor with a slew of new restaurants and businesses.

Seattle ranks seventh on world’s ‘overall’ cities list   
The Globe and Mail
The Toronto Board of Trade’s Scorecard on Prosperity ranks 24 cities based on economy and labor attractiveness. Seattle ranks seventh on the list, with a highlight of employment growth of 2.3 percent last year, a best among all other cities in the ranking.

How to get the best crowd at your event   
Inc.
Getting the best guests is the first key to hosting an effective event. Companies admit that having the appropriate crowd not only fosters deeper engagement, but also turns attendees into devoted advocates of your brand. Follow these five steps to draw in the ideal crowd.

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