Oct 16, 2009

Den Hoed Wine Estates

Wine grape growers Bill and Andy Den Hoed announce the debut of Den Hoed Wine Estates in partnership with Long Shadows Founder Allen Shoup and Boudreaux Cellers owner Rob Newsom. Together, they will release the 2005 Den Hoed Marie's View red blend and the 2006 Den Hoed Andreas Cabernet Sauvignon. They have worked on this project since establishing a joint venture in 2005. The wines are named after the Den Hoed's parents, Dutch immigrants who began farming in Washington state in the 1950s.

Bellevue Licensing Service

The Bellevue Licensing Service Office, located at 13133 Bel-Red Road, is open for business. The location offers full licensing services, including behind-the-wheel skill tests and knowledge tests. The phone is (425) 649-4281.

Graebel Companies

Graebel Companies in Kent, a moving company specializing in commercial moves, has hired Pete Gillespie as director of commercial accounts. Gillespie has 14 years of relevant business experience and has worked at Costco, Washington Mutual, Microsoft, Amazon and NBBJ.

Oct 15, 2009

Benaroya Research Institute

Immunologist Estelle Bettelli has been hired at the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason as an assistant member. Bettelli has dedicated most of her career to understanding the immunological issues of multiple sclerosis. She was recently an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.

Foster Pepper

Foster Pepper Of Counsel Judy Runstad and her husband Jon Runstad were recognized by the University of Washington and the University of Washington Foundation with the Gates Volunteer Service Award. This award is presented annually to honor individuals whose volunteer efforts have encouraged others to support the University of Washington through time, service and philanthropy.

Pioneer Human Services

Pioneer Human Services, a Seattle-based regional nonprofit social-enterprise organization, was honored with the Friend of Housing Organization Achievement Award from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Pioneer received the annual award for expanding affordable housing.

Oct 14, 2009

Waters Winery

Waters Winery of Walla Walls founder Jason Huntley and winemaker Jamie Brown will partner with The Sorting Table, a national sales and marketing firm, to help build its brands throughout the country. The Sorting Table represents a number of wine brands and is based in Napa, Calif. Huntley, a fifth generation Walla Wallan, founded Waters Winery in 2005.

Cray

Seattle-based global supercomputer company Cray hired Michael Piraino as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Piraino has 15 years of general counsel, executive, management and legal experience, as well a background in engineering.

Purple Cafe & Wine Bar

Heavy Restaurant Group has opened Purple Cafe & Wine Bar in Bellevue. The restaurant is in Bellevue Towers. Dawn Smith is wine director and Mike Davis is executive chef.