News & PR

Founder Melissa Acton-Buzard Honored as Industry Era Influential CEO of 2021

  Melissa Acton-Buzard was honored as one of the Top Industry Era Influential CEO’s of 2021! Congratulations to the Chameleon Technologies team, recognized for the quality of candidates and positions we procure, our reputation as one of the area’s top staffing firms, and our firm’s resourcefulness in strategically blending top companies and top talent since […]

03 Nov, 2021

Founder Melissa Acton-Buzard Shares 4 Secrets for Sustainability Within the Staffing Industry

The staffing industry is actively thriving. According to the global staffing market estimates and forecasts released earlier this year, the global staffing industry is predicted to grow by 12% this year, to a total of $445 billion. This is regardless of an 11% decline in growth in 2020— a result of the negative impacts of […]

13 Aug, 2021

Women in Technology (WiT) Program Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to our CEO, Melissa Acton-Buzard for being selected to participate in the 2019 Women in Technology (WiT) Program! WiT will be held in September in Austin, Texas. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) in collaboration with Dell Technologies has created an amazing program to help women who are entering the technology sector by […]

03 Jul, 2019

CEO Talk – The Native Influence

Our CEO was profiled in The Native Influence in the Native AdVert section this week! The Native Influence specializes in leadership content, career insights, and personal branding. Visit https://thenativeinfluence.com/contributor/melissa-acton-buzard/view/ to read more about Melissa’s journey, gain insight into her personal and work life, and her aspirations for Chameleon’s new data division. Congratulations, Melissa! #ChameleonTech #ChameleonNews

09 May, 2019

2nd Quarter 2019 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon is recognizing Sara as Employee of the Quarter for Q2 2019! Congratulations, Sara! We would like to share her responses to a few questions we asked her: Q: Who is your role model, and why? A: Growing up, I never really had a role model. Now that I am older and wiser, I have gained […]

18 Apr, 2019

Chameleon Technologies 2014 Holiday/Ugly Sweater Party

15 Feb, 2019

Chameleon Named to Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling list for 8th Year!

Chameleon Technologies returns to the Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling list for its eighth year in a row. Congrats to Chameleon and the team for supporting our green initiatives! We spend a lot of time where we work. We think there is great value in doing our part to reduce the footprint we […]

Celebrating our 15th Anniversary!

Chameleon Technologies is very excited and proud to celebrate 15-years in the business of providing I.T. staffing and project based services.  We realize that our success is dependent on our clients’ success, and we are in very good company as we celebrate our 15 year anniversary.  Thank you to our clients, employees and others supporters […]

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1st Quarter 2019 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon is recognizing John as Employee of the Quarter for Q1 2019! Congratulations, John! We would like to share his responses to a few questions we asked him: Q: What are your hobbies? A: I like Snowboarding and I do EDM music production. Here is an example of my Single!   Q: What is your favorite food? A: […]

24 Jan, 2019

4th Quarter 2018 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon is recognizing Emmett as Employee of the Quarter for Q4 2018! Congratulations, Emmett! We would like to share his responses to a few questions we asked him: Q: What place do you most want to visit? A: Tokyo, Japan   Q: What was your first paying job? A: My first job ever was a Sales […]

01 Nov, 2018

3rd Quarter 2018 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon is recognizing Tim as Employee of the Quarter for Q3 2018! Congratulations, Tim! We would like to share his responses to a few questions we asked him: Q: Where is your favorite travel spot?      A: Cape Cod, MA. I grew up going there each summer and developed a love for the ocean and all […]

03 Oct, 2018

2nd Quarter 2018 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon is recognizing George as Employee of the Quarter for Q2 2018! He has been a member of our team since April 2017. We would like to share his responses to a few questions we asked him: Q: What do you like to do on your days off?      A: Sleep in a couple extra hours, have […]

24 May, 2018

2018 Eastside Business Awards Nominee

We are excited to announce that Chameleon Technologies is nominated for the 2018 Eastside Business Awards! We are up for Eastside Small Business of the Year and Innovative Product or Service of the Year…stay tuned!

19 Mar, 2018

1st Quarter 2018 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon is recognizing Hiroshi as Employee of the Quarter for Q1! He has been a member of our team since September ’16. Congratulations, Hiroshi!

05 Mar, 2018

3rd Quarter 2017 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon is recognizing Shweta as Employee of the Quarter for Q3! She has been a member of our team since Dec ’16. Congratulations, Shweta! We would like to share her responses to a few questions we asked her: Q: What is your favorite thing to do in Seattle?      A: “I like to ride the […]

03 Nov, 2017

2nd Quarter 2017 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Robert as our “Outstanding Employee of the Quarter” for Quarter 2. Robert has been a member of our Chameleon Staff since March of 2016. We would like to share his response to a few questions we asked him: Q: Tell us about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your […]

25 Jul, 2017

2017 Best Medium Business – 425 Magazine

Congratulations to Chameleon Technologies, Inc. on winning “Best Medium Business” in the 2017 Best of 425 Magazine! We are honored to have been chosen for this award.

15 May, 2017

4th Quarter 2016 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing George as our 4th Quarter 2016 Employee of the Quarter. George joined the Chameleon Technologies team in March and has been a valuable asset to our group!! Congratulations George!!

19 Apr, 2017

1st Quarter 2017 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Diem as our 1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter. Diem has been a member of our Chameleon Staff since January of 2016. We would like to share her response to a question we asked her: Tell us about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your […]

3rd Quarter 2016 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Shawn as our 3rd Quarter 2016 Employee of the Quarter. Shawn has worked with Chameleon Technologies on several assignments dating back to October 2014 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!

18 Aug, 2016

2nd Quarter 2016 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing David as our 2nd Quarter 2016 Employee of the Quarter. David has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since August of 2015 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!

15 Jun, 2016

2016 AI Influential Business Woman Winner

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Melissa Acton-Buzard, has been presented with the Most Empowering Business Leader: Recruitment – Washington award from the 2016 Influential Businesswoman Awards. This award was designed to place strong women in the spotlight and to give recognition to those most deserving. This is a great achievement for Melissa […]

26 Apr, 2016

27th Annual Eastside Business Awards

Entrepreneurial Spirit Celebrated at 27th Annual Eastside Business Awards Chameleon Technologies, Inc. is nominated for the 27th Annual Eastside Business Awards. All nominees will be honored on March 27th at The Golf Club at Newcastle. Innovation, creativity, talent and leadership are the drivers that set great companies apart. From large corporations to small business enterprises, […]

15 Mar, 2016

1st Quarter 2016 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Kathleen as our 1st Quarter 2016 Employee of the Quarter. Kathleen has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since September of 2015 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!

14 Mar, 2016

4th Quarter 2015 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing John as our 4th Quarter 2015 Employee of the Quarter. John has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since March of 2015 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!

02 Nov, 2015

Chameleon Named 2015 Small Business of the Year

With great excitement, we’d like to announce that Chameleon Technologies was selected as the Small Business of the Year by King County Executive’s Small Business of the Year Awards held this morning.  Chameleon was recognized for its achievements and accomplishments as a small, successful business in King County.

14 Oct, 2015

Celebrating our 15th Anniversary!

Chameleon Technologies is very excited and proud to celebrate 15-years in the business of providing I.T. staffing and project based services.  We realize that our success is dependent on our clients’ success, and we are in very good company as we celebrate our 15 year anniversary.  Thank you to our clients, employees and others supporters […]

01 Oct, 2015

Small Business of the Year Finalist

The wait is over and the top 4 finalists in 7 different award categories have been publicized for the 2015 King County Executive’s Small Business of the Year Awards! Chameleon Technologies is a finalist for the Small Business of the Year category! Congratulations to Chameleon and the team! www.kingcounty.gov/SmallBusinessAwards

24 Sep, 2015

3rd Quarter 2015 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Abram as our 3rd Quarter 2015 Employee of the Quarter. Abram has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since January of 2015 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!

20 Aug, 2015

Chameleon Technologies returns to the Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling list

Chameleon Technologies returns to the Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling list for its eighth year in a row. Congrats to Chameleon and the team for supporting our green initiatives! We spend a lot of time where we work. We think there is great value in doing our part to reduce the footprint we […]

20 Jul, 2015

2nd Quarter 2015 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Cameron as our 2rd Quarter 2015 Employee of the Quarter.  Cameron has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since January of 2015 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!

18 May, 2015

The readers of 425 have spoken……Chameleon is voted best small business on the Eastside!

Congratulations to Chameleon Technologies!  The readers of 425 have spoken……you are the best small business on the Eastside! #425bestof2015 CEO, Melissa Acton Buzard and Recruiting Lead, Brad Bullock celebrating Chameleon’s win as best small business as honored by 425 Magazine  

28 Apr, 2015

Chameleon Technologies voted Best Small Business on the Eastside by 425 Readers!

Congratulations to Chameleon Technologies!  The readers of 425 have spoken……you are the best small business on the Eastside! #425bestof2015

26th Annual Eastside Business Awards

Entrepreneurial Spirit Celebrated at 26th Annual Eastside Business Awards Chameleon Technologies, Inc. was nominated for the 26th Annual Eastside Business Awards. All nominees will be honored on March 26th at The Golf Club at Newcastle. Innovation, creativity, talent and leadership are the drivers that set great companies apart. From large corporations to small business enterprises, […]

17 Mar, 2015

Attain Housing’s 6th Annual Fighting Homelessness Benefit Luncheon

Chameleon’s, Melissa Acton-Buzard, and her team supported Attain Housing’s 6th Annual Fighting Homelessness Benefit Luncheon on Friday, 3/6/2015.  All proceeds from this event support Attain Housing’s programs helping homeless and at-risk families with children gain self‑sufficiency.  It was a wonderful event for an amazing cause!

09 Mar, 2015

Chameleon Employee Appreciation Day

In honor of Employee Appreciation Day the Chameleon Team hit the bowling alley at Lucky Strike for a fun filled afternoon! We will never say what team won because what happens at Lucky Strike stays at Lucky Strike!  

WorkSource Redmond’s Employer Panel & Recruiting Event

Chameleon Technologies had the opportunity to participate in WorkSource Redmond’s Employer Panel and Recruiting Event January 28th. Sr. Technical Recruiter, Brad Bullock spoke as a part of the esteemed panel of employers. Chameleon is always looking for great talent for our roles as well as ways to help our community

05 Feb, 2015

2014 Holiday/Ugly Sweater Party

17 Dec, 2014

Melissa Acton and Michael Dodd of Chameleon attend 2014 Minority Business Awards

Chameleon Technologies had the honor of attending the University of Washington’s Consulting & Business Development Center (CBDC) event last night. It was a great occasion to enjoy the 20th Anniversary Celebration with the Minority Business Awards. This annual gala helps us recognize outstanding minority-owned businesses in Washington State, community partners, and individuals that have helped […]

04 Dec, 2014

Announcing 4th Quarter 2014 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Elizabeth as our 4th Quarter 2014 Employee of the Quarter.  Elizabeth has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since July of 2013 and has excelled in performing hers duties and a delight to work with.. Congrats!

12 Nov, 2014

Chameleon Technologies’ CEO, Melissa Acton-Buzard, Attends JWG

Chameleon Technologies’ CEO, Melissa Acton-Buzard, had the pleasure of attending Jobs for Washington’s Graduates (JWG) benefit luncheon today. JWG helps youth earn a high school diploma with the skills to excel in the workforce and/or in post-secondary education, regardless of personal obstacles. This school-based program has helped nearly 4,000 low-income and disadvantaged students across Washington […]

12 Oct, 2014

Announcing 3rd Quarter 2014 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Stephanie as our 3rd Quarter 2014 Employee of the Quarter.  Stephanie has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since February of 2014 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!  

12 Sep, 2014

Eighth Annual Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling

Chameleon Technologies, Inc., a small IT staffing firm located in Kirkland, returns to the Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling list for a seventh year and lands a spot on our honor roll. They have an ongoing effort to be more sustainable, and have set up “green business” policies and procedures in their office. […]

12 Aug, 2014

Chameleon Technologies in Relay for Life

                  Chameleon Technologies’ team and friends participated in the Relay for Life on May 17th-18th in support of fighting cancer!  At the Relay For Life, the community comes together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken […]

17 May, 2014

Melissa Acton-Buzard Attends Consulting & Business Development Center Exhibition

On May 13th, Melissa Acton-Buzard, had the honor of attending the Grand Opening of the exhibition honoring trailblazers in founding and growing minority owned business across the U.S.  The Consulting & Business Development Center was celebrating those with a legacy of leadership in growing minority-owned businesses across the nation. The exhibition highlights in particular members […]

14 May, 2014

Announcing 2nd Quarter 2014 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Lon as our 2nd Quarter 2014 Employee of the Quarter.  Lon has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since June of 2013 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!  

01 May, 2014

Announcing 1st Quarter 2014 Employee of the Quarter

Chameleon Technologies is recognizing Deepa as our 1st Quarter 2014 Employee of the Quarter.  Deepa has been a contractor for Chameleon Technologies since August of 2013 and has been a great addition to our team. Congrats!  

12 Apr, 2014

Melissa Acton-Buzard Selected as a 40 Under 40 Honoree

Each year the Puget Sound Business Journal recognizes young business leaders through their 40 under 40 awards. The Business Journal has now opened their nominations for 2013. In 2011, Chameleon president, Melissa Acton-Buzard was an honoree for this prestigious award because of her outstanding business and community leadership as well as her demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit. […]

08 May, 2013

Recruiting Manager Jason Woolwine Quoted by Career Center Blog

Career Center Blog quoted our Recruiting Manager Jason Woolwine in their article Local expert’s tips on polishing your LinkedIn profile  http://blog.nwjobs.com/careercenterblog/2013/03/local-experts-tips-on-polishing-your-linkedin-profile.html

26 Mar, 2013

Alfred P. Sloan Award

The When Work Works national partners, Families and Work Institute (FWI) and The Society for Human ResourceManagement (SHRM), has selected Chameleon Technologies, Inc. to be a recipient of the 2012 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility.    

31 Aug, 2012

Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling Award

Chameleon Technologies is named as a King County Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling for the fifth year! Each business listed has shown exceptional commitment to reducing the amount of waste their company sends to the landfill. Businesses who have made the list for five or more years receive an Honor Roll distinction. See […]

26 Jul, 2012

Washington’s Best Workplaces Contest

Chameleon Technologies is listed as a finalist in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces contest. All finalists were invited to a special awards ceremony at Safeco Field in early August to celebrate.  

20 Jun, 2012

Chameleon Technologies Co-Hosts Seattle Technical Forum Meetup

Chameleon Technologies co-hosted a Seattle Technical Forum meetup on Cloud Computing. This was an opportunity for technology professionals throughout the Seattle area to network and attend several presentations about cloud computing.

25 Jan, 2012

Minority Small Business of the Year Finalist

Chameleon Technologies was selected as a Minority Small Business of the Year Finalist for the first annual King County Executive’s Small Business Awards program.

12 Oct, 2011

Melissa Acton-Buzard Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2011 40 Under 40 Honorees

Chameleon Technologies’ president, Melissa Acton-Buzard, is announced as one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2011 40 Under 40 honorees! This program recognizes people under the age of 40 who have demonstrated successful business leadership. See the full list and read more about it here.  

21 Jul, 2011

Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction

Chameleon Technologies is recognized as one of King County’s Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction in 2011. All award winners have instituted recycling programs and have shown commitment to waste reduction within their company. See the full list here.    

24 Jun, 2011

NW Jobs.com People’s Pick Awards

Chameleon Technologies was voted a finalist in the NW Jobs.com People’s Pick Awards in the Favorite Eastside Small Company, Favorite temp/recruitment agency and pet-friendly company categories. Click to read more.  

09 Dec, 2010

Puget Sound’s Most Pet Friendly Workplaces

Chameleon Technologies was ranked #2 by employees as one of the Puget Sound’s Most Pet Friendly Workplaces! Watch the video on our YouTube page.

Minority Owned Business Recognition

Chameleon Technologies receives Minority Owned Business Recognition The Puget Sound Journal has placed Chameleon Technologies, Inc. on the top 50 Minority Owned Businesses List for 2009.

14 Dec, 2009