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Corvus Energy, a Norwegian manufacturer of batteries for maritime applications, has brought its operations to Washington, while still others are planning to expand here.

A showcase of design inspiration, the five new Toll Brothers model homes — the Ellipse, Aquila, Meissa, Corvus and Vela — showcase modern farmhouse, craftsman and contemporary exteriors.

So far, he said, the summit has led to investment in Washington from Norway and Finland, including Norwegian alternative-energy company Corvus Energy opening a maritime battery factory in Bellingham.

“The government, using purchasing power to change the world, is also very important for us,” said Geir Bjorkeli, the chief executive of Corvus.

Last week Boston-based tech startup Corvus Insurance, whose commercial insurance products include cyber security, data and privacy coverage, raised $100 million in a round led by Insight Partners that valued the company at $750 million.