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By Brad Walseth - Former manufacturing CEO, Richard Oedel takes a cooperative approach in his career as a fine furniture maker.

By Michaelle Bradford - Skagit Architectural Millwork, located in Mt. Vernon, WA, fabricates high-end commercial projects.

By Anthony Noel - Your hard work over the past few months is about to pay off — for the rest of your company’s life.

By Brad Walseth - When former Russian President, and current Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin decided he wanted even the delegates seated in the farthest reaches of a conference room in the Kremlin to have a clear view, he called on Panasonic Europe to produce the world’s largest plasma display.

By Tim Woolery - An overview of finishes that comply with LEED requirements.

By Matt Warnock - Tips and techniques to get the best finish from spray guns — and train employees on how to use them.

By Brad Walseth - Francis and Wane provides high-end cabinetry for consumers in the exclusive desert enclaves of the Coachella Valley.