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SeaTac Airport, the 17th largest airport in the U.S., is a major carrier of Washington’s economy. From 2007-2010, passenger travel increased in spite of the recession – and the airport’s net operating income took off, exceeding $57 million. Alaska Airlines, the largest airline operating at SeaTac, enjoyed record profits in 2010 and 2011, and responded [...]
I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt The Mackinac Center for Public Policy – a corporate-backed think tank based in Michigan that calls climate studies a “pseudoscience”, opposes the minimum wage, and argues against state support for more affordable college tuition – has attacked EOI. Why? [...]
After several months of searching for just the right person, the Economic Opportunity Institute is happy and proud to welcome the newest member of our staff team: Kathleen Barry, Development Director. Kathleen is a nonprofit fundraising and development pro with 10+ years of experience under her belt and a track record to match, having raised [...]
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