Summary: Boeing's Bank Reaches Out To Small Businesses: The federal agency that some call "Boeing's Bank" is trying to broaden its appeal. The Export–Import Bank of the US is opening an office in Seattle, one of four new offices nationwide. The bank provides financing and insurance to companies that want to sell their products overseas. Boeing is still its largest customer by volume, but the bank is on a mission to help more small– and medium–sized businesses to justify itself to Congress. KUOW's Deborah Wang reports. Vatican Freed From Lawsuit: Attorneys for an Oregon victim of clergy sex abuse say they will appeal a new decision that frees the Vatican from a lawsuit. That ruling came down Monday in federal district court in Portland. The 10–year–old lawsuit aims to link the Holy See in Rome to abuse by American priests. Colin Fogarty reports. University Place Seeks New Name: As the city of University Place prepares to host the 2015 US Open golf championship, the mayor is proposing a new name. He says the city needs to overcome an "identity shortage." Mayor Ken Grassi joins The Conversation to discuss the unique rebranding situation his city faces, and how he wants to capitalize on this opportunity. Yelp Reviewers Hold The Key: Northwest cities, including Seattle and Portland, are awash in great restaurants. And these venues must compete for attention from a highly discerning crowd. Online rating sites such as Yelp, Google and FourSquare are making those customers even more discriminating. You can even pick up those reviews as you walk down the street. That's great for some small business, but as journalist Julia Flucht reports, there are some downsides.
