TOP FIVE SEATTLE RESTAURANT OPENINGS OF 2011
SEATTLE MET
Here’s an end of the year list that we may all enjoy throughout the new year. The Seattle Met has compiled some of the best restaurants that opened their doors in the past year, and then narrowed it down to their top five. But based on experience, lists tend to be mostly subjective, so don’t let that deter you from trying out all the rest!
THE U.S. ECONOMY: REGIONS TO WATCH IN 2012
NEW GEOGRAPHY
In an election year, politics dominates the news, but economics continue to shape people’s lives. Looking ahead to 2012 and beyond, it is clear that the United States is essentially made up of many economies, each with distinctly different short- and long-term prospects. Here are the five regions that are most poised to flourish and help boost the national economy.
THREE SMALL-BUSINESS BLUNDERS TO AVOID THIS YEAR
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Usually at this time of year we all start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Faced with continued economic uncertainty, it’s tough to know what those resolutions might be for our businesses, as survival has been the operative word for small businesses these past few years. So, let’s make well-thought-out decisions in order to avoid making common mistakes like these three.