Press Releases
February 9, 2004
Bright Ideas launches local campaign for energy-efficient lighting:
Free on-site lighting assessments available to small businesses on Eastside
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In the News
March 5, 2003
Sammamish Review
High-energy bills light up entrepreneurial spirit: Local resident saves money
with fluorescent bulbs
By Dan Aznoff
Media Kit
Fast Facts about Bright Ideas
Brief Biography
Fast Facts about Bright Ideas
Free energy-efficient lighting demonstrations
Bright Ideas offers complimentary side-by-side demonstrations of the energy-efficient
bulbs available today. Small businesses and homeowners can see for themselves, for example,
that flickering and harsh effects of fluorescent bulbs are things of the past,
and how fluorescent bulbs can create a look very similar to traditional incandescent
lighting – using a fraction of the energy.
Complimentary lighting assessments
Bright Ideas offers free, no-obligation assessments and recommendations on
the best use of energy-efficient lighting in a particular small business
or home, including estimated energy and dollar savings.
Complete rebate information
Bright Ideas helps both small businesses and homeowners take full advantage of
generous energy-efficient bulb rebates offered by Seattle City Light and
Puget Sound Energy.
Enlightening presentations
Bright Ideas’ founder and principal, Jim Newton, offers presentations
to groups of small businesses and homeowners on a range of topics related to
energy-efficient lighting.
Extensive selection of energy-efficient bulbs
Bright Ideas sources more than 100 different energy-efficient bulbs from leading
manufacturers nationwide – with options to fit virtually any type of
fixture. Energy-efficient bulbs come in a range of shapes and sizes. Local
retailers carry just a fraction of the energy-efficient bulbs currently available.
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Sammamish, WA
Executive: Jim Newton, founder and principal
Brief Biography
Jim Newton
Principal and Founder, Bright Ideas
Newton has a passion for environmental issues, and with a strong background in science and technology, he founded Bright Ideas in 2003.
A successful entrepreneur since 1995, Newton is the founder of Computing Strategies, a consulting firm dedicated to providing quality computing and technology services and products based in the Bellevue, Washington area.
Prior to striking out on his own, Newton had an accomplished corporate career in management positions at Siemens, Medasys and Medical Data Systems from 1980 until 1995. He was named “Service Manager of the Year” for six years as field service district manager for Siemens, and achieved the highest profitability in the country for seven consecutive years in the same position.
Education
Newton graduated Summa Cum Laude from Siena Heights College in Southfield Michigan
with a Bachelor of Applied Science in business administration.
He also holds a number of certificates including a Certificate of Completion in Electronic Engineering Technology from R.E.T.S. Electronic Schools, Detroit, Michigan.
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