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October 30, 2025

October - Portfolio News

Highlights Across Our Portfolio– Stay up to date with the latest news, innovations, and milestones from our subsidiary companies. Explore how our businesses are making an impact across industries.

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A person walking down a hallway past the Laird Norton Company logo.

October 24, 2025

New Leadership

Passing the reins is never easy, but it’s essential in family businesses. Great leadership means knowing when to step back and let others step up.

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October 9, 2025

LNC Oldest Company in WA

Proud to see LNC listed on this post highlighting the oldest surviving companies in each state!

For eight generations, we’ve invested in the people, communities, and businesses that make Washington thrive. Our commitment to long-term stewardship and local partnership continues to guide us today.

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October 2, 2025

DWT Podcast: Rules for a Maturing Family

Our CEO, Brian McGuigan, joined a distinguished panel in the latest Davis Wright Tremaine Family Business Legacy Series webinar, “Family Business Policies: The Rules for a Maturing Family.”

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September 26, 2025

LNC Listed in MarketBeat's Best Employers

Our employees stick around for an average of 8+ years - nearly double the national average. We think that says something about what it feels like to work at LNC: supportive, collaborative, meaningful… and maybe a little fun, too.

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September 25, 2025

September - Portfolio News

Highlights Across Our Portfolio– Stay up to date with the latest news, innovations, and milestones from our subsidiary companies. Explore how our businesses are making an impact across industries.

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Deva Hasson, President of Laird Norton Properties.

September 18, 2025

Deva Hasson Selected for PSBJ's 2025 Women of Influence

Congratulations to Deva Hasson, our real estate President, on being selected as one of the 2025 Women of Influence by the Puget Sound Business Journal!

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September 11, 2025

3 Tips for Washington’s Small & Family Businesses Facing Transitions

Small and family-owned businesses are the backbone of Washington’s economy, making up 99.5% of all businesses and employing nearly 1.4 million people.

But 2025 marks a turning point: thousands of Baby Boomer business owners will be making decisions about what’s next, whether it’s succession, retirement, or a potential sale.

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September 4, 2025

LNC CEO talks diversification, long-term investments and Seattle business culture

Brian McGuigan, LNC’s CEO, recently sat down with the Puget Sound Business Journal!

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Brian McGuigan, Laird Norton Company CEO.

August 28, 2025

Family Business CEOs to Watch!

Exciting News! Family Business Magazine has recognized our CEO, Brian McGuigan, as one of its Family Business CEOs to Watch in 2025.

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August 22, 2025

Balancing Legacy and Innovation

Excited to share this new podcast episode featuring our CEO, Brian McGuigan, in conversation with Family Business Magazine.

Brian reflects on what it means to step into a family legacy as an outsider, and the importance of leading with continuity, clarity, and respect for tradition. His insights highlight how purpose and long-term stewardship shape the way we move forward at Laird Norton.

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July 31, 2025

July - Portfolio News

Highlights Across Our Portfolio– Stay up to date with the latest news, innovations, and milestones from our subsidiary companies. Explore how our businesses are making an impact across industries.

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June 27, 2025

June - Portfolio News

Highlights Across Our Portfolio– Stay up to date with the latest news, innovations, and milestones from our subsidiary companies. Explore how our businesses are making an impact across industries.

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June 12, 2025

Welcome Interns!

Meet Our Summer Interns!

We’re thrilled to welcome our 2025 LNC summer interns! Over the next few months, Emma and Simon will be gaining hands-on experience, contributing to meaningful projects, and learning alongside our company leaders.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming them—we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make!

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June 5, 2025

Giving Back with the YMCA

Our team, alongside portfolio partners LNW and Heartland, spent a rewarding day volunteering with the YMCA at the Roy Street Transitional Housing Project, helping clean and refresh the property for individuals on their path to stable housing.

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May 29, 2025

May - Portfolio News

Highlights Across Our Portfolio– Stay up to date with the latest news, innovations, and milestones from our subsidiary companies. Explore how our businesses are making an impact across industries.

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May 22, 2025

Welcome to the Team!

We're excited to welcome Mercer Peek to the Laird Norton team as a Business Analyst within our Corporate Development group!

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April 24, 2025

April - Portfolio News

Highlights Across Our Portfolio– Stay up to date with the latest news, innovations, and milestones from our subsidiary companies. Explore how our businesses are making an impact across industries.

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Green grassy area in front of the 17th & Larimer building in Denver, Colorado.

March 13, 2025

LNC Lobby Renovation Featured in CREJ

We’re excited to share that LNC’s building at 1675 Larimer Street in downtown Denver was recently featured in the Colorado Real Estate Journal for its stunning lobby renovation! This transformation brings new energy to the LoDo area, featuring the addition of Queen City Collective Coffee, a vibrant new coffee shop that enhances the building’s atmosphere. Stop by and experience the new space for yourself!

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March 6, 2025

LNC CEO Joins Armanino Podcast

Exciting news! Our CEO, Brian McGuigan, recently joined Armanino‘s podcast to dive deep into the evolving landscape of family businesses.

They covered everything from ownership transitions and generational shifts to the rise of family business offices, the role of AI, and why a long-term mindset is the key to building something that lasts for generations.

If you're navigating the complexities of family business strategy, or advising a family enterprise, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on building for the future.

🎧Click here to access the podcast link

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February 24, 2025

Heartland Advises REI on $230M Sale-Leaseback Deal

Heartland, LLC, a majority-owned investment of Laird Norton Company, played a key role in advising REI Co-op on its $230M sale-leaseback transaction with Madison Capital. As REI’s real estate consultant and lead broker, Heartland helped structure a deal that ensures operational continuity while optimizing REI’s real estate strategy. A great example of strategic advisory in action!

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Street view of the US Bank Building in Boise, Idaho.

December 10, 2024

Idaho Stair Climb

We're proud to share that our US Bank Building in Idaho was recently the stage for an extraordinary feat. James Wigginton, a 75-year-old former Marine, scaled the 19-story landmark as part of his mission to climb the tallest building in every state. His courageous effort supports two great causes: Folds of Honor and the Punya Thyroid Cancer Fund.

As one of the tallest buildings in the state and a prominent, well-loved downtown Boise landmark , our US Bank Building was happy to host Wigginton's climb.

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October 30, 2024

Giving Back to Our Community

On Tuesday, we had the privilege of partnering with EarthCorps to plant over 150 native species at Sacajawea Playground in Seattle, located near a local elementary school. EarthCorps does incredible work through community partnerships to advance environmental justice and restore local ecosystems.

By planting native species, we're helping to create sustainable, resilient green spaces that benefit our community and local wildlife. Together, we’re making small but impactful steps towards a healthier, greener Seattle! 🌱

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day a success!

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May 29, 2024

Welcome to the Team!

Please join us in welcoming Graham Eccles to the Laird Norton Properties team! Graham joined LNP earlier this month as our Portfolio & Investment Manager, bringing 12 years of expertise in commercial real estate management, underwriting, and debt placement.

In this new role, Graham collaborates with the LNP President to manage and grow our real estate investments, aligning with long-range objectives, risk profile, and cash flow needs.

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Deva Hasson, President of Laird Norton Properties.

April 9, 2024

Deva Hasson Appointed to Samis Foundation Board

We are thrilled to announce that Deva Hasson, our President of Real Estate, has been appointed to the board of the Samis Foundation. With a longstanding commitment to fostering community and educational opportunities, Deva's expertise will undoubtedly advance the foundation's noble mission.

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Laird Norton began in 1855 as a lumber company

December 31, 2021

The Laird Norton Legacy

Laird Norton began in 1855 as a frontier logging operation in the Midwest and has evolved into one of the longest-standing family companies in the United States. Built upon generations of success in the lumber and building materials industry, we have transformed ourselves into a diversified family enterprise that invests in promising private companies and real estate.

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