This iconic American family started with a small retail store in Arkansas in 1962 and built its way up to become the wealthiest family in the world at an estimated net worth of $152 billion. With their six living family members, the Walton family takes the top spot as America's richest family by an incredible $63 billion more than the second richest family, the controversial Koch brothers.

The Koch brothers have the smallest family size at two to share in their estimated $85 billion net worth, whereas the Du Pont clan has 3,500 members, most of which don't even know each other, that share in their estimated $15 billion net worth. Five Washington State families made the list, one as high as #38, do you know who? CLICK HERE to view the article or CLICK HERE to view the full list of America's 185 Richest Families.

Source: Forbes.com

The Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) has named the 2014 Eastside Fastest-Growing Private Companies and coming in at number 24 this year was none other than...Delivery Express! The award was announced on Thursday, July 17, at a reception at Newcastle Golf Club and in the PSBJ the very next day. Many awardees were asked to explain their formula for success and Delivery Express President Dave Hamilton summed it up by saying, "We have a great management team, backed up by a talented, dedicated staff and we work for the best clients. It's a simple formula!" See the full list of winners here.

Source: Puget Sound Business Journal

End of Summer Shenanigans

August is one of the months in the Pacific Northwest where you can usually count on nice weather and for those looking to make the most of the end of summer, there are plenty of options to keep you busy until the start of the school year and our area's return to cooler temperatures.

Check out all the links at left for terrific local day trips, quick weekend getaways, events & festivals, kid-friendly activities and money saving options to enjoy the sunshine while it's still around.

Source: Thrifty Northwest Mom, Virtual Tourist, Victoria Clipper, One Reel

Delivery Express has a new Customer Service Manager to welcome to the team, and her name is Sherri Maurer. Sherri has a tremendous background in customer service that spans more than 19 years. So far in her first month on the job, Sherri has been most impressed with her fellow employees and the DLX clients. Each group has been so helpful, friendly and easy to work with.

Sherri grew up in Spokane, and then lived in California and Austin, Texas, but returned to the Pacific Northwest three years ago. Sherri's 20-year-old daughter is still in Austin finishing up college. Outside of work, Sherri enjoys gardening, home improvement projects, hiking, playing volleyball and reading. Sherri is lucky to have her sister living close by and is now a proud owner of a cat, thanks to her daughter who thought owning a cat in college was a good idea for a short time.