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San Francisco firms trade former Ericsson campus in Plano

Aayush Gupta — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:16:47 +0000

Plano’s office market continues to attract new investors, with one recently buying a office campus that was once built for Ericsson's North American headquarters. The transaction is another sign that investors remain bullish on Plano's Legacy corridor, where corporate relocations that once seemed like ambitious bets have matured into one of the region's most established office markets.

Seattle onigiri brand expands to Silicon Valley with wholesale-only model

Kristen Gonzalez — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:16:34 +0000

The company will debut at a San Jose supermarket that typically orders around 1,000 onigiri daily. The founder has no plans for brick-and-mortar locations.

Georgia business leaders look to strengthen ties with Spain amid World Cup

Henry Queen — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:10:59 +0000

Spain's soccer team disappointed in its first match of this year's World Cup, but economic development officials are still hoping to leverage the nation's newfound connection with Atlanta.

Seattle construction market avoids worst impacts of data center boom

Akielly Hu — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:06:49 +0000

Construction cost growth in the Puget Sound region trails the national average. Here's why, according to analysts.

Seattle business sentiment holds steady even as downtown struggles

Joanne Drilling — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:06:01 +0000

The office vacancy rate in downtown Seattle's core hit 32%, up from 14.5% in 2021. More than $10 billion in office value has been lost.

Live music venue operators help Oregon DOJ make the case for beefed up antitrust enforcement

Elizabeth Hayes — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:52:36 +0000

The DOJ is asking for 16 more positions as the federal government pulls back on enforcing antimonopoly laws.

Amperity founders return as co-CEOs in third leadership change since 2022

Rick Morgan — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:50:34 +0000

They arrive after the company's most recent CEO assumed the role in late 2024.

Taco Bell draws up plans for boozy Cantina in former Swingers space a block from Nats Park

Michael Neibauer — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:46:33 +0000

The 3,000-square-foot storefront is part of the space formerly occupied by Swingers.

Kohlberg relocates to 500 Park Ave., bringing Midtown East building to full occupancy

Emily Feil — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:46:06 +0000

The healthcare-focused private equity firm will occupy the entire ninth floor of the Midtown East building.

Cincinnati City Council majority seems to question music center money, but funding is in the budget anyway

Chris Wetterich — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:46:04 +0000

Cincinnati City Council moved toward providing $2 million to help construct the $177 million Farmer Music Center, but five of the nine council members either voted directly to strip the funding or move in that direction during Monday's budget committee meeting.