Sharon Schmidtz

World Forestry Center, Inc. is a nonprofit educational institution that seeks to educate and inform people about the world's forests and trees, and their importance to all life, in order to promote a balanced and sustainable future. Thhe organization was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Trillium Corp. invests in real estate and forestry. The company also provides land for preservation and scientific research, community parks, bald eagle communal night roosts, heron habitats, and Peregrine falcon roosting sites. Its other assets include business parks and office and medical buildings. The company was founded by David R. Syre and Kay E. Syre in 1974 and is headquartered in Bellingham, WA.

Washington State University Foundation engages in the provision of private support through management and investment for programs, initiatives, and properties of the campus. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Pullman, WA.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Haggen, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets. It offers beverages, flowers, garden materials, meats, natural and organic products, pharmaceutical products and seafood. The company was founded by Ben Haggen, Dorothy Haggen and Doug Clark in 1933 and is headquartered in Bellingham, WA.

Geographics, Inc. is a private company that specializes in selling stationery, award certificates, printable design paper, school and office supplies. The company is based in Blaine, WA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers free customization and custom printing services.

GB Enterprises Communications Corp. owns and operates radio stations.

Washington Roundtable works to affect positive change on public policy issues that are most important to supporting state economic vitality and fostering opportunity. Its work includes sharing news and analysing policy developments. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Pioneer Human Services provides housing, employment, training, treatment, counseling and re-entry services. It offers precision sheet metal fabrication and machining and assembly for the aerospace and commercial industries. The firm provides food service for hospitals, work release facilities and day nutrition centers. The company was founded by Jack Dalton in 1963 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Virginia Mason Health System offers medical services. It is the parent company of a group of affiliated organizations including Virginia Mason Medical Center and the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason. The firm support the healthcare and research missions of the Virginia Mason Medical Center and Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Northwest Natural Gas Co. engages in the provision of natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It operates through the Local Gas Distribution and Gas Storage segments. The company was founded by H. C. Leonard and John Green on January 7, 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

K&L Gates LLP engages in the provision of legal services. The firm represents corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. The company was founded by Kirkpatrick Lockhart in 1946 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

W. Lease Lewis Co., Inc. is a general contractor based in the Pacific Northwest that has been in operation since 1886. The American company is dedicated to creating a positive impact for its clients and the community. The private company specializes in constructing impressive projects and are known for their leadership in lean construction practices.

Puget Sound Energy, Inc. engages in the providing electric services. It offers its services to the commercial, industrial and residential sectors. The firm owns and operates hydroelectric plants and wind farms through, which energy is generated and distributed to its customers. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Plymouth Housing Group develops and operates housing for individuals and families who are facing homelessness. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. Karen Lee has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Franciscan Health System provides health care services. It offers in-home and inpatient hospice care services. The firm owns and operates St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma; St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood; St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way; Franciscan Hospice House in University Place; and the Franciscan Care Center of Tacoma. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA.

ArtsFund is a platform that expands the capacity of the cultural sector by sharing resources, practices, and perspectives. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. It has a network of affiliated arts and cultural organizations in the central Puget Sound region. ArtsFund collaborates with the Department of Commerce to fund arts capital projects throughout the state, securing over $129 million for 262 capital projects. Since its founding in 1969, ArtsFund has distributed more than $100 million to over 650 arts organization grantees. The CEO of the company is Michael Romy Greer.

Nintendo of America, Inc. produces and develops video and computer game systems to create interactive entertainment. It offers software for games such as Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, Pokemon, and Zelda games. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation operates charitable organizations for children's health care. It conducts programs on patient care, research, and clinical education. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

University of Hawai'i at Hilo engages in the provision of services relating to higher education. It offers bachelor’s degrees, minors, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, certificate programs, graduate certificate programs, and distance learning. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Hilo, HI.

National Center for Higher Education Management Systems is a private nonprofit organization which offers education programs. Its activities include research, development, dissemination, evaluation, and technical services for post-educations for states, systems, institutions, and work-force development. It specializes in strategic planning, finance and resource allocation, outcomes assessment and quality assurance, institutional and state-level governance of higher education, alternative modes of educational delivery online, competency-bases and others; as well as higher education workforce alignment. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry operates as a non-profit organization which promotes business and industry in community. It represents the voice of business, listening to the concerns of local businesses, facilitating constructive dialog and serving as an advocate. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Bellingham, WA.

Mount Baker Theatre engages in showcasing the live performing artists on both the professional and community levels for audiences. The firm offers family programs, broadway shows, contemporary and classical artists and rock acts. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bellingham, WA.

United Way of Whatcom County provides leadership services. It focuses on education, income and health services. The company is headquartered in Bellingham, WA.

Junior Achievement of Chicago engages in the provision of educational services. Its programs are funded by businesses and individuals and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation services. The firm's services include planning and booking, deals, travel information, gifts and products, and mileage plans. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.