Bellingham Business Journal articles from April 2003

Bellingham Business Journal archives from April 2003

Golden Nut to open Blaine plant: peanut-butter maker to employ 20 workers.
April 1, 2003

Pioneer Plaza: one step closer to reality.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Intalco ponders future as BPA decision looms.(Bonneville Power Admin. considering raising rates)
April 1, 2003

Leaflet droppers cutting off the nose to spite the face. (Publisher's Notebook).
April 1, 2003

Baby-furniture store opening downtown. (The Buzz).(Sweet Dreams, owned by Amanda Resterer)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Birch Bay resort applies for expansion permits. (The Buzz).(Goldstar Resorts Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Haggen planning expansion of Meridian Street store. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

'Old-school' barber shop opens on Holly Street. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

The Buckle to open April 17 at mall. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Local media company produces travel video. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Par Yacht Charters lands in Bellingham. (The Buzz).(Peter Rynders forms Par Yacht Charters )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Zodiac loses bid for contract; will not build Ferndale site. (The Buzz).(Zodiac of North America loses the contract to Safe Boats International to build up to 700 fast-response boats)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Pixelcine Creative wins Web award. (The Buzz).(2003 Golden Web Award)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Is your company psychologically 'healthy'? (The Buzz).
April 1, 2003

WFG update.(Waterfront Futures Group)
April 1, 2003

Seminar scheduled on workplace bullying. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Ebenal wins bid to remodel Albertson's. (The Buzz).(Ebenal General Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

International Absorbents posts record sales. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2003

PFD update.(the Public Facilities District approves the hiring of The Alford Group)
April 1, 2003

Deemer Road office complex set to begin construction.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Jorge Vega: updating the building code is job 1. (Conversation -- Jorge Vega).(Interview)
April 1, 2003

Updated code will bring new consistency to department. (Bio Box).
April 1, 2003

Retirees a huge potential boost to local economy. (Special Report: The Silver Tide).(Whatcom County, Washington)
April 1, 2003

Case studies in successful retiree recruitment. (Special Report: The Silver Tide).(many cities and towns across the U.S. getting filled with retired people)
April 1, 2003

By the numbers.(statistics on retirees)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

In-migrating retirees bring wealth of accumulated assets. (Special Report: The Silver Tide).
April 1, 2003

Why they came & why they'll stay: profiles of recent retiree emigres to Whatcom County. (Special Report: The Silver Tide).
April 1, 2003

Kids' World 2000 project on Sunset Drive, this new building is a design-build project by Faber Brothers for Kids' World owner Michael Watters.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Your turn; this month's question: how is the war in Iraq affecting your business?
April 1, 2003

Down by the bay. (Real Estate).(Bellingham's planned development)
April 1, 2003

'I love you Dad, but you're driving me crazy'! Business owners offer tips on how to hire, pay--and most importantly, get along with--family members.
April 1, 2003

Year One draws to a frazzled conclusion: 'Year on the Edge' columnist bids adieu and vows he'll keep fighting to keep his dream a viable business--but at what cost?
April 1, 2003

Trillium's Blaine/Birch Bay plan moving forward Citizens active with plans.(development company's plans)
April 1, 2003

Yary Photography. (Business Births).(photography studio opens)
April 1, 2003

Lakeway Teriyaki. (Business Births).(fast food teriyaki restaurant opens)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Northern Economics Inc. (Business Births).(one of the largest consulting companies in Alaska opens office in Bellingham, Washington)
April 1, 2003

'Parachute' author coming to Bellingham: Merrill Lynch to bring author of world's best-selling job-hunting book to Mount Baker Theater May 6.(Richard Nelson Bolles, author "What Color Is Your Parachute?," to speak)
April 1, 2003

Prioritize to keep your work day more efficient. (Staffing Solutions).
April 1, 2003

Cash is your most valuable asset; spend it wisely. (On Small Businesses).
April 1, 2003

Poag becomes newest agent for Barkley Associates. (Keeping up with People).(Brian Poag)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Briar Development names new vice president. (Keeping up with People).(Jeff Haggen)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Business coach gives talk on overcoming speaking anxiety. (Keeping up with People).(Elizabeth Fletcher Brown)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Economic Development Council elects new directors. (Keeping up with People).(Bellingham Whatcom Economic Development Council )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Van Fleet completes accounting program course. (Keeping up with People).(Denise Van Fleet)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Peoples Bank recognizes top loan representatives. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Larson Gross adds Aaron Brown as marketing director. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Janousek joins Brett & Daugert. (Keeping up with People).(Jay C. Janousek)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Absorption hires sales director. (Keeping up with People).(William B. Roper joins Absorption Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Erika Stroebel joins Whatcom Land Trust board of directors. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Bob Sytsma earns accredited in business valuation. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Baron hired as marketing director at Applied Digital Imaging. (Keeping up with People).(Trinka Baron)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Carpenter new board president of child care center. (Keeping up with People).(Lynn Carpenter, Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Angell recognized for outstanding achievements. (Keeping up with People).(Carl Angell of Allstate Insurance Company)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Haggen names five new vice presidents. (Keeping up with People).(Haggen Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Raul Chavez joins Cascade Radio Group. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Michaels on the air with KISM. (Keeping up with People).(Laurie Michaels joins radio station as on-air personality and news anchor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Terry Lee joins Morgan Stanley. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

SBDC adds new staff members. (Keeping up with People).(Small Business Development Center of Western Washington University College)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

NW Computer Supplies promotes Jeffries, Cronck. (Keeping up with People).(Evan Jeffries, Skip Cronok promoted at Northwest Computer Supplies)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

U.S. Bank honors NW Washington employees. (Keeping up with People).(Northwestern Washington employees)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Towner Press moves George to Bellingham. (Keeping up with People).(Heidi George moved to Bellingham office)
April 1, 2003

Laserpoint Awards owners attend trade show. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

New agent added to Keller Williams Realty. (Keeping up with People).(Wayne Gardner)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Local homeland security expert speaks in Washington, D.C. (Keeping up with People).(attorney Greg Boos)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Brigid Collins adds coordinator. (Keeping up with People).(Brigid Collins Family Support Center hires Andrea Burnett)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Windermere's Lynden office adds new associate. (Keeping up with People).(Keith Bouma)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Hall interns at Zervas Group. (Keeping up with People).(Lee Hall)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Muljat adds real estate assistant. (Keeping up with People).(Deborah Bruce joins Muljat Group Realtors )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

DeYoung & Roosma recognized for safety record. (Company Awards).(recognized by the Contractors Alliance for having a perfect "no time loss" safety record)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

StonWest awarded 'Most Creative Booth' at home show. (Company Awards).(StonWest Granite and Marble)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Hempler's Meats wins first place awards. (Company Awards).(Hempler's B.B. Meats awarded Best of Show for their Andoulile Sausage at the National Meat Association Convention)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Wilson Motors receives AAA Top Shop Award. (Company Awards).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Marketing 101. (Business Toolkit).(business marketing plans)
April 1, 2003

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2003

Equestrian groups give donations. (Nonprofit Notebook).(to NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Express Fitness raises $3,000 for local charities. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Blue Skies reduces staff. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

S.C.O.R.E. has biggest small business counseling month ever. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Service Corps of Retired Executives)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

BTC Foundation offers scholarships for 2003-2004. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Bellingham Technical College)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

New nonprofit forms to help disadvantaged children. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Cornwall Church forms new nonprofit agency)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Meetings.(civic- and business-related clubs)(Calendar)
April 1, 2003

Walnut Grove. (Building Bellingham).(Crown Point Holdings Inc. services)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Fires have forced downtown's evolution Alaska Building just one of many to succumb to fire: blazes have levelled whole blocks and caused tragic loss of life. (Looking Back).
April 1, 2003