Jan 06, 2021

Alaska Communications

Alaska Communications Systems Group announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a newly formed entity owned by ATN International and Freedom 3 Capital, in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $332 million, including net debt. The merger will result in Alaska Communications becoming a consolidated, majority owned subsidiary of ATN and is expected to close in the second half of 2021. Alaska Communications' prior agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Macquarie Capital and GCM Grosvenor has been terminated. The merger is subject to the approval of Alaska Communications' stockholders, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Walla Walla Valley

The Walla Walla Valley has been named America's Best Wine Region in the 2020 USA Today Readers' Choice awards following a month-long nationwide public vote. Walla Walla Valley has been selected as a finalist for the award three consecutive years, but this is the first time it has earned first place. In addition, Long Shadows Vintners took fourth place in the Best Tasting Room category for the second consecutive year.

Lutheran Community Services

Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Compass Housing Alliance have signed a definitive agreement for Compass to become an affiliate of LCS Northwest. The agreement was approved by the board of directors for both organizations. Founded in 1921, LCS Northwest is a non-profit organization, partnering with individuals and families in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to provide access to behavioral health, crime victim advocacy, child, youth and family, refugee, and immigrant supportive services, and aging and independent living services. Compass provides services to individuals, veterans and families experiencing chronic homelessness and housing instability.

Jan 05, 2021

Carney Badley Spellman

Sempel

Teva Sempel has joined Carney Badley Spellman as an associate attorney. Sempel will focus his law practice on commercial litigation, construction, real estate and business transactions.

Capital Medical Center

MultiCare Health System announced it has reached an agreement with an affiliate of LifePoint Health to acquire an ownership interest in Capital Medical Center in Olympia. Capital Medical Center is a 107-bed community hospital that opened in 1985 and serves communities in Olympia, as well as Thurston, Mason, Lewis, and Grays Harbor counties. Once the transaction is complete, it will become part of MultiCare, which includes nine adult hospitals, one children's hospital, and a network of community-based primary, specialty and urgent care facilities. The hospital will be renamed MultiCare Capital Medical Center.

Standard Insurance

Portland-based StanCorp Financial Group, and primary operating subsidiary Standard Insurance, announced that Dan McMillan has been promoted to president and chief operating officer. J. Greg Ness retains his role as chief executive officer and chairman of the board. McMillan joined The Standard in 1989 and was executive vice president. In his new role, McMillan is overseeing the company’s insurance and asset management businesses, and adds responsibility for information technology and corporate actuarial and risk management.

Dec 31, 2020

Avalara

Avalara has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire INPOSIA Solutions GmbH, a German software company focused on e-invoicing, digital tax reporting, and business and data integration to address real-time compliance requirements for companies worldwide. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to satisfaction of closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2021. Avalara provides cloud-based compliance solutions for various transaction taxes. Headquartered in Seattle, Avalara has offices across the U.S. and in Brazil, Europe, and India.

Leading Edge Jet Center

Leading Edge Jet Center, a provider of business aviation services across the Pacific Northwest, announced the acquisition of Exec Air Montana, a full service business aviation provider with fixed base operations, complementary aircraft charter and management, and aircraft maintenance services at the Helena Regional Airport in Helena, Montana. The acquisition also includes Montana Medical Transport, a regional provider of air medical transport services. Leading Edge Jet Center, founded in 2005 and established as a standalone company in August 2019, provides business aviation and jet fueling services at the Redmond and Bend Airports in Central Oregon, and King County International Airport-Boeing Field in Seattle.

Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental has opened a new office in Bend, Oregon. This is the 15th Aspen Dental practice in the state of Oregon. The office is led by Dr. Jonathan Garcia, who received his DDS degree from Loma Linda School of Dentistry. The Aspen Dental network includes more than 850 offices, in 42 states, owned and operated by independent practice owners and dentists. Aspen Dental Management offers business support services to the independent dental practice owners in the Aspen Dental network, including location selection, leasing, outfitting each practice with state-of-the art equipment, billing and collection, human resources support, finance, accounting and marketing.