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Some legacies are built to last. Since 1911, HD Fowler Company has been a fixture of the Pacific Northwest, becoming the area’s largest independent, family-owned distributor of waterworks, irrigation, pump and wastewater equipment. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, HD Fowler has built its reputation on diligence, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to the people and communities it serves. It's exactly the kind of story we love to help tell.

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Amplifying a PNW Icon: A New Partnership with HD Fowler Company – JayRay Some legacies are built to last. Since 1911, HD Fowler Company has been a fixture of the Pacific Northwest, becoming the area’s largest independent, family...

JayRay has a fresh new look! We've launched a refreshed brand and an all-new website that better reflects who we've become over 56 years of helping organizations share meaningful stories. You'll find updated work, expanded services, a new color (hello, Visionary Violet!) and even a few playful easter eggs inspired by our team. While our look has evolved, our promise hasn't: we're still the creative partner you trust to make it happen. Pull up a chair and look around.

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Same Grit. Fresh Perspective. – JayRay JayRay unveils a refreshed brand and new website. For 56 years, we've helped organizations share stories. Now, it's time to tell our own. We're stoked...

We’re fortunate to work alongside organizations that make our communities stronger, vibrant and more connected. This spring, we welcomed two new nonprofit partners and expanded our work with a longtime collaborator, each dedicated to preserving culture, creating opportunity and enriching lives across Washington and beyond.

Read more about our partnerships with the Museum of Glass, Olympic Peninsula YMCA and Maritime Washington National Heritage Area:

Meaningful Momentum: JayRay Welcomes Three Community-Focused Partners » JayRay Branding | Advertising | Strategic Communications

Strategic communication moves people forward. Sometimes that’s onto a bus. Sometimes it’s toward a new opportunity, a stronger community or a better understanding of the organizations that serve them. This season, we’re excited to expand our transit portfolio with two community-focused projects that help connect people with the services, resources and opportunities they need most.

Read more about our partnerships with Pierce Transit and King County's Best Starts for Kids initiative:

Moving Communities Forward: New Transit Partnerships Take Shape » JayRay Branding | Advertising | Strategic Communications

Good design solves problems people don’t always know they’re having. That’s one reason we’re pleased to welcome designer Alex Volkman to JayRay. With more than a decade of experience in digital design, UX/UI strategy and accessibility, Alex brings a thoughtful approach to creating experiences that are both beautiful and easy to use.

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JayRay Adds UX/UI Designer Alex Volkman » JayRay Branding | Advertising | Strategic Communications

Pull up a chair. We’re hiring.

JayRay is looking for a Communications Advisor to join our Tacoma-based team.

This role is equal parts storyteller, strategist, relationship-builder and project manager. One day you might be pitching travel writers, planning an influencer visit or writing social content. The next, you could be leading a client meeting, tracking media coverage, building a presentation or helping us win new work.

We're looking for someone with 3–7+ years of experience who is curious, collaborative, community-minded and not afraid to grab a microphone when needed.

If you love great writing, meaningful relationships and helping clients make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

View the full job description and apply here:

Open Role at JayRay: Communications Advisor » JayRay Branding | Advertising | Strategic Communications

Did you know Federal Way, WA is home to an incredible lineup of authentic Korean restaurants? We teamed up with regional food influencer Megan Roe (Seattle.Food.Diva) for a guided tour of five must-try spots you’ll definitely want to add to your foodie list. 🍜✨

Watch the full video series — also featuring the Pacific Bonsai Museum, Dash Point State Park and more:

Find Your Way in Federal Way Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is doing vital work to protect the places that define our communities. Your donation can make a difference!

Today is Washington’s Day of Giving, GiveBIG! As you may know, historic preservation is facing major challenges at the federal and state levels right now.

Here at the Washington Trust, we know firsthand that our state’s historic places are irreplaceable, not just as buildings but as our shared cultural heritage. They’re the places around which communities build their identity, around which generations come together—where people can reckon with the triumphs and mistakes of the past and where new dreams of citizenship, entrepreneurship, and prosperity can flourish. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2026, we’re committed to continuing to fight.

Celebrate our last 50 years and help propel us into the next by making a donation today: preservewa.org/donate

It’s no secret that word-of-mouth marketing is one of the most effective forms of marketing out there. In fact, a Nielsen survey found 92% of consumers trust friends and family over traditional advertising. So, where does that leave influencer marketing? Not family and not quite friends, but still more trusted by audiences than traditional ads.

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How to Grow Your Brand with Influencers Branding | Advertising | Strategic Communications