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Mayor McGinn Proclaims February 5 to be “F5 Day” in Seattle

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 F5 Networks, a global leader in application delivery networking based in Seattle, has been recognized by Mayor Mike McGinn today in a ceremony at F5 headquarters in which he proclaimed February 5 to be “F5 Day.” 

The proclamation is part of the In Good Company recognition from the City commending F5 for its technology innovation, continued growth as an employer in the region, and commitment to the community.

“I congratulate F5 on its success as a technology company and its role as one of the leading high-tech employers in the region,” said Mayor McGinn. “F5 has a great, positive impact in our city’s community and beyond.”

Founded in Seattle in 1996, F5 employs more than 3,125 people worldwide, with nearly 1,200 based in Washington. F5 continues to be recognized as one of the region’s premier employers. In fiscal year 2012, F5 recorded revenue of $1.38 billion.

The company was also commended for its community involvement. In Seattle, F5 has partnered with many organizations to better serve the community, including the Detlef Schrempf Foundation, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics, and Swedish Medical Center.

F5 Day was also covered by: The Seattle Times, and The Puget Sound Business Journal.

Be sure to check out the In Good Company Episode on F5 Networks, as well as the “Gangnam Style” parody put together by F5 this year; “IT Style”.

Mayor McGinn Live on Ask the Mayor on the Seattle Channel

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Join Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Channel Guest Host Barry Mitzman for the August episode of Ask the Mayor. Now that voters have approved the “tunnel” referendum, how will the mayor help move the project forward? In light of a recent court decision saying that Village Voice Media cannot be held criminally liable for sex trafficking ads, will McGinn allow City advertising in Seattle Weekly again?

Get your questions in by emailing askthemayor@seattle.gov or calling (206) 684-8821 during the live show from 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18. You can also follow the conversation on the @SeattleChannel Twitter feed.

City proposes local, federally-owned facilities for NOAA

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Seattle’s elected leadership, with support from the maritime industry and neighborhood leaders, has forwarded a proposal to the Department of Commerce to retain NOAA’s Marine Operations Center-Pacific in Seattle.

In a letter sent today to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Under Secretary Jane Lubchenco, Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle City Council argue that consolidating NOAA’s operations in Seattle at existing federal facilities is the best option for NOAA and the best deal for federal taxpayers.

The proposal is the latest effort of a years-long program, led by the city, to retain the marine center in Seattle, where it has made its home for more than 50 years. Roque Deherrera, the Office of Economic Development’s Business Services Manager, has served as the lead City coordinator of this interdepartmental effort to retain NOAA.

Click here to view the Mayor’s news release.

Click here to view the full letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke.

Darryl Smith hosts community seawall briefing – Feb. 3rd

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Seattle’s Office of Economic Development cordially invites you to attend an upcoming open house with Seattle Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith to discuss the Elliott Bay Seawall replacement project.

The Open House is taking place this Wednesday, February 3rd from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Bertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall. Deputy Mayor Smith and representatives from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Department of Finance (DOF) will also be in attendance to present information and answer questions.

Download the one-page invitation: Seawall Replacement Open House Invitation (PDF)

For more information, contact Seawall Project Manager Stephanie Brown at 206-386-4635 or via e-mail at stephanie.brown@seattle.gov.