Bellingham Business Journal articles from April 2009

Bellingham Business Journal archives from April 2009

Stebner makes new application for Lincoln St.
April 1, 2009... Derek Stebner, local developer and property manager, has reengaged the city of Bellingham's planning department regarding a mixed-use "lifestyle center" proposed on more than 24 acres along the west side of Lincoln Street and just south of the...

All in the family: owners pass torch to sons, daughters.
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On the walls of Lehmann's Maytag Home Appliance Center, photos of the four generations that have built and maintained the business over 80 years adorn the wall. One day as third-generation owner Terry Lehmann and...

Greg Aanes Furniture and Western Solar both move, expand.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Greg Aanes Furniture, a local furniture manufacturer, has completed its move into an 8,000-square-foot manufacturing and showroom facility at 2109 Queen St. and Western Solar, a local provider of solar electric, solar hot water, and solar space...

Plum Hair Studio opens on Cornwall.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Whatcom County natives Glenda Berendsen and Amy Hemnes have teamed up to open Plum Hair Studio, a full-service salon, at 1305 Cornwall Ave. Before deciding to open their own downtown salon, Berendsen and Hemnes studied extensive and...

Supon's Thai to open second restaurant.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Supon's Thai Cuisine, located at 1213 Dupont St., has bought the Lemon Grass Cafe at iii N. Samish St. Supon's owner, Sengnin Sisouk, said the purchase closed at the end of March and she plans to re-open the restaurant on Samish in April...

Safe & Easy Recycling moves, adds retail sales.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Safe & Easy Recycling has moved its Bellingham location and expanded into retail sales of refurbished computers and other electronic equipment. Effective April I, Safe & Easy Recycling's Bellingham store moved from 2001 Iowa St. Suite F to...

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 1, 2009... In our March issue, the photo caption on the Back Porch Alley business birth is incorrect. Layne Southcott is pictured, not Ted Williams. We apologize for the error.

dELia's opening in Bellis Fair Mall.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... The national clothing retailer dELia's is planning to open a store this summer in the Bellis Fair Mall. The company recently applied for a permit to build out Suite 33o across from Build A Bear Workshop. Construction on the...

Lex Bannister Fitness moves to new space.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Lex Bannister Fitness, which opened Jan. 5 in North Coast Gymnastics Academy, is moving into its own space down the street at 1420 Meador Ave. Suite 101. The 2,000-square-foot space is being outfitted with indoor artificial turf that will...

Print company opens in Ferndale.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... North County Printing has opened for business at 2013 Main St. in Ferndale. The company offers digital color printing services for businesses and individuals and specializes in large format projects such as posters, banners and signs, said...

The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) hosted its annual Trade Week symposium at the Lakeway Inn on March 17.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) hosted its annual Trade Week symposium at the Lakeway Inn on March 17. Presenters included Jim Pettinger from International Market...

Lucky Bail Bonds opens.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Local bail bondsman, Eric Arps has opened Lucky Bail Bonds with a 900-square-foot office at 98 Central Ave. Arps, who has been a bail bondsman for the past six years, said that Lucky Bail Bonds will offer better services because of his...

Dog on Fire opens in Fairhaven.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Dog on Fire, a new computer repair business, opened March 1 at 1001 Larrabee Ave. Owner Justin Vail opened the business after the local Circuit City closed, where he was the lead technician for their computer repair service called Firedog. Vail...

The Johnson Team moves to Muljat Group main office.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The Johnson Team of real estate agents, a cooperative group of agents who work within The Muljat Group, is moving April 20 from its Fairhaven office at 1215 Old Fairhaven Pkwy, which it has operated since 2001, to the main office of The Muljat...

Fairhaven Shipyards adding up to 90 employees.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Puglia Engineering's Fairhaven Shipyard, located at 2oi Harris Ave., was approved by the Port of Bellingham on Tuesday to expand into the former Arrowac Fisheries space. Arrowac closed it's facility in November after 30 years in Bellingham. ...

Carquest closes downtown parts store.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Carquest Auto Parts, located downtown at 405 E. Holly St. across from the Community Food Co-op, closed its doors on Friday. Manager John Combel said the decision to close the store came down from the corporate office that afternoon: "Things...

The Blend returns to N. State Street.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... A downtown coffee stand is making a comeback. Nearly two years after the City Blend Espresso drive-through was removed from the corner of N. State and E. Magnolia streets, owners Peter and Jami Harrison have brought the coffee stand back...

Saturna Capital applies for remodel, expansion.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Saturna Capital, a local financial management company, has applied to the city of Bellingham for design review approval of a proposed remodel of the business's entry and an 800-square-foot expansion at its location at 1300 N. State St. As part...

Cindy's Salon moves to King Street.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Cindy's Salon has moved from its downtown location and is now located inside Sunshine Salon at 1326 King St. The salon had been located at 1300 N. State St. near Saturna Capital, but moved recently because of upcoming renovations to that...

Former Bean Blossom to become Supreme Bean Coffee Cafe.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Becky and Vince Mulcahy have purchased the 1200-square-foot Bean Blossom drive-through coffee stand and cafe at 1205 Washington St. at the corner of Elm and Broadway streets with plans to rename the business the Supreme Bean Coffee Cafe. ...

New Taqueria to open near Sehome.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... A new Mexican restaurant is planning to open at 505 32nd St. Suite 102 in early April. Owners Ken and Angelica Selvidge just moved back to Whatcom County after running their restaurant, Mi Casa Taqueria, for several years in Spokane. The...

EDC changes name, refines mission.(Economic Development Council)
April 1, 2009... At its annual meeting on March 25, the Bellingham-Whatcom Economic Development Council announced a brand identity change to become" the Northwest Economic Council Whatcom County and a refinement of the council's mission amid the perils of the...

Bodywalk Massage opens on Fraser Street.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... When Danielle AhMaiua decided to relocate to Bellingham in September to pursue a graduate degree at Western, she also decided to take her business with her. AhMaiua, a licensed massage practitioner, recently opened her massage studio...

Curves in Viking Plaza closes.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... A local franchise of the national women's fitness company, Curves for Women, recently closed its location at 505 32nd St. Suite 108 in the Viking Plaza. The closure leaves one other Curves location at 3060 Northwest Drive. According to the...

South Bellingham could see new B&B.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(bedroom bed and breakfast )(Vidette Davoli-Raab )(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Vidette Davoli-Raab is currently in talks with city planners to open a one- to two-bedroom bed and breakfast at 1500 Donovan Ave. Davoli-Raab could not be reached. However, according to the public notice, the business would be in an...

Business groups offer free workshops.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Conference news)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... "Keeping Local Business Strong" is the theme of a series of free workshops that started March 19. The city of Bellingham--along with the Center for Economic Vitality (CEV), the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, the Economic Development...

Veritas Homes opens.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... The recent launch of Lynden-based Veritas Homes is giving northwest Washington property owners new housing options. Veritas Homes, owned by Aaron Apps, produces fully customizable, park-model homes. These homes have a footprint of up to 400...

Whispering Sisters open for elderly care.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
April 1, 2009... Whispering Sisters, a new elderly care business, opened recently at 1717 Edwards Court. The business takes a different perspective on home health care, though sisters Patricia Davidson and Becky Homewood offer daily care for elderly people...

Federal stimulus money reaches Whatcom County.(THE BUZZ: Tips rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Whatcom County is slated to receive more than $5.9 million as part of federal stimulus money that is being distributed around the country. Below is a list of where the money has been allocated: * $3.3 million for Bellingham International...

Bio: interesting things about our area's most interesting people.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Name: Karen Piccone Age: 41 Business/Job Title: Beyond Limits yoga LLC, Owner/Director Hometown: Bellingham What brought you to Bellingham? My parents moved up from San Francisco in the '70s. Favorite memory: Listening to...

Strengthening international ties: sister cities bind Bellingham through culture and commerce.
April 1, 2009... Times are tough in the United States, and the slowing economy has citizens and their government looking inward to fix the problems of a faltering banking system and a burst housing bubble. But the U.S. is not the only country in the midst...

Headhunters can provide competitive edge: search firms provide industry insight, qualified applicants.
April 1, 2009... Eric Freedman is a headhunter. While the title sounds menacing, Freedman is actually co-owner of Martin Alexander Executive Search, a niche employee search firm that specializes in the commercial electronic security and fire safety industry....

The life of a local author: local author Brenda Miller muses on writing in a rainy climate.
April 1, 2009... It's a packed night at Village Books. Nearly 80 people fill row upon row of seats that span from the business books to the gardening section. Everyone is here to see one person--she isn't an artist or a musician or a politician. Brenda...

Author case study: telling Joe's story of World War II.
April 1, 2009... In late 1945, just months after being rescued from his German captors by Allied forces, Joseph Moser, who grew up in Ferndale, spoke to his hometown Lions Club about his experience in the Buchenwald Concentration Camp. After being shot down...

Scotty Browns Restaurant.(business births)
April 1, 2009... Owner: Robert and Scott Walker Address: 3101 Newmarket St. Suite 201 Phone: 306-8823 Startup Date: Jan. 6, 2009 Square Footage: Approx. 6,000 www.scottybrownrestaurant.com Barkley Village has a new restaurant to...

41 Sports Fitness Boot Camps.(business births)
April 1, 2009... Owner: Anthony McClanahan Address: 122 Ohio St. Suite 102 Phone: 393-4348 Startup Date: Jan. 7, 2009 Square Footage: 2,400 www.41sportsfitnessbootcamps.com Anthony McClanahan does it all, all the time, at his new...

Circle of Life Caregiver Cooperative.(business births)
April 1, 2009... Owner: Cooperative, with officers Jo Ann McNerthney and Alice Robb Address: 103 E Holly St. Suite 408 Phone: 647-1537 Startup Date: Jan. 28, 2009 www.nwcdc.coop/CircleOfLife.htm In 2007, after caring for her father...

Fort Langley a rare gem.(Golf and Travel: A special section of The Bellingham and Wenatchee Business Journals)
April 1, 2009... As the fur traders of the Hudson's Bay Company established a network of trading forts in lower British Columbia, they probably never imagined the region's unforgiving wilderness would give way to a tourist haven. Nestled on the banks of...

Cozy South Fork: river valley along Hwy. 9 a treat.(Golf and Travel: A special section of The Bellingham and Wenatchee Business Journals)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As far as the Nooksack River goes, the North Fork seems to get all the attention. It is the first born, the big brother, the showy one. Never mind the North Fork's waterfall or namesake brewery, let's not forget...

A short game at the driving range: driving ranges keep you game ready.
April 1, 2009... For most people, golf is a seasonal sport. The same summer sun that dries out the greens also calls out to recreational golfers, beckoning them to call in sick and set up a tee time. But the first game of the year can be a rough one if you...

Dakota Creek: a laid-back alternative to the stuffy links: local course known for fundraising.
April 1, 2009... If the Dakota Creek Golf Course were a golfer, it wouldn't be stuck up at all. It wouldn't mind if you picked up the ball without replacing it with a quarter or if you took one or four mulligans. It would just play to enjoy the beautiful...

Bartering, one cart at a time: Wenatchee man turns bartering into business.
April 1, 2009... More than 600 golf carts putt along the area greens in the Wenatchee area, according to Gary Harlow. And that means business for Harlow, the owner of Zero Handicap, a golf cart service and repair business. Harlow used to repair golf carts...

Whatcom County golf courses.
April 1, 2009... Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club: Loomis Trail 4342 Loomis Trail Road Semi-private 18 holes (non-members can only play the Loomis Trail course on even days of the month) Season: Year-round Tee times: 1-800-231-4425 www.semiahmoo.com About...

Wenatchee area golf courses.(Statistical table)
April 1, 2009... Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course 1050 Bear Mountain Ranch Road, Chelan Public 18 holes Season: April 30-Nov. 1 Tee times: 509-682-8200 www.bearmt.com About the course Recently named one of six favorite new golf courses in the...

Samish Way urban village.(The Follow-up File)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
April 1, 2009... Subject: The proposed urban village along N. Samish Way What they said then: In the July 2008 issue of the BBJ, we wrote about a series of public meetings held by city planners to discuss all aspects of a proposed mixed-use urban village...

The hit of impact fees.(real estate and construction)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's no surprise that new home construction in Bellingham has slowed significantly in the past year. Builders can't get financing, buyers can't get loans and the market is changing. But the one thing that hasn't...

Building permits.(TOP PROPERTIES)
April 1, 2009... The following recent building permit activity includes permits for commercial projects valued at $10,000 or more, and residential homes valued at $250,000 or more. Accepted 2930 Squalicum Parkway Suite 202, $90,000 for tenant...

Top properties.
April 1, 2009... The following is a list of recent commercial and high-end residential property sales in Whatcom County. Top properties is compiled by Wendy Darling, with assistance from the county treasurer's and assessor's offices. Residences above...

Durham awarded 2009 Distinguished Teaching Fellowship.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Western's College of Business and Economics)(Yvonne Durham)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Yvonne Durham has been given the Distinguished Teaching Fellowship Award by Western's College of Business and Economics. The award recognizes a tenured faculty member in the College of Business and Economics who has demonstrated sustained...

Horizon Bank recognizes employee volunteer activities.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Horizon Bank employee Mary Wilson was recently recognized for her outstanding volunteer work with the Ferndale Boys & Girls Club in Whatcom County. Wilson has been affiliated with the club for 14 years and has served...

Bio Bug hires new technician.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bio Bug, a local pest management service in Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties, recently added Dan Potter to their team of technicians. With more than 10 years of experience Potter has a successful track record in...

Local tax group creates opportunity for local veterans.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wanek Stein, of Wanek Stein Tax Advisory Group, recently attended a three-day training event in Topeka, Kan., to learn more about veterans' benefits. Although this benefit has been around since 1951, it is very...

Two employees promoted at Rocket Donuts.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Johanna Schmitz has been promoted from assistant manager to general manager of Rocket Donuts. She started with the company in April 2007 managing the Rocket Express Drive-Thru. Schmitz has...

Beyond Limits Yoga expands.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Beyond Limits Yoga LLC recently expanded into Ferndale in partnership with Everyday Fitness located at 1920 Main St. They have added seven new teachers to their studio locations. The new teachers are Sarah Ogrnundson, Alicia Mahaney, Jessica...

Kiwanis Club selects Kiwanian of the Year, announces officers.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Jim Carney)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The Kiwanis Club of Bellingham selected Jim Carney as Kiwanian of the Year for 2008. He was honored for his many club activities such as bringing in several new members and spearheading the club's Tuesday night bingo games at the Bellingham...

Carbajal named dean at College of Humanities and Social Sciences.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Brent Carbajal has been appointed to serve as dean for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Western Washington University, Provost Dennis Murphy announced last month. Carbajal began as dean March 16. He has served as interim...

Clawson speaks at Building Industry Association of Whatcom County.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Banner Bank's Senior Vice President and North Sound Division Manager Bruce Clawson was selected as guest speaker for the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County (BIAWC) luncheon held March 13. Clawson covered...

Thompson, Anderson recognized for multimedia presentation.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(John Thompson and Matthew Anderson)(Western Washington University)(Council for Advancement and Support of Education )(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... John Thompson, assistant director of Western Washington University's Office of University Communications, and Matthew Anderson, Western's new media coordinator, were honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) at an...

Horizon Bank announces two new hires.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sandra Wilcox has joined Horizon Bank as a senior internal auditor and control specialist. Wilcox graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a bachelor's degree in business economics with an...

Lakeway Inn names two new managers.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Lakeway Inn & Conference Center, Bellingham's largest hotel, has appointed Karl Fenton catering sales manager and promoted Kate Carson to marketing manager. Fenton coordinates large events that involve...

Mischaikov offers keynote address at Western commencement.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Western Washington University)(Alumnus Ted Mischaikov)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Alumnus Ted Mischaikov, owner of M:KOV Inc., a real estate development company, addressed the Western Washington University winter commencement ceremony on Sat., March 21, in Carver Gymnasium. Approximately 504 undergraduates and 42 master's...

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network adds two.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Northwestern Mutual Financial Network recently added Nathan Donohue and Matt Karuza to its nationally recognized Financial Representative Internship program. Karuza, a senior, and Donohue, a junior, both attend Western Washington...

Goodrich achieves membership in Executive Council.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Larry C. Goodrich, CFP and branch manager at the 12 Bellwether Way office of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., has been named to the firm's 2009 Executive Council in recognition of outstanding client service...

Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm picks sales representative.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm, based in Sequim, Wash., recently announced Daryl Madill as a wholesale sales representative for their Bellingham Olympic Peninsula businesses.

Opportunity Council announces new manager.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... The Opportunity Council has named Kathy Washatka as manager of the Northwest Training Institute. Washatka has more than 30 years of training and organizational development experience working with individuals, businesses and organizations...

Ladies Auxiliary elects new president.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tami Elliott was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Her theme is, "Paying it Forward--Because We Care." Elliott, office manager of Dr. Fredrick Wicknick Oral Surgeon in...

Beatty completes retirement plan program.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Retirement Plans)(College for Financial Planning)(Jodie Beatty )(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The College for Financial Planning, located in Denver, recently announced that Jodie Beatty of Bellingham has successfully completed the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialists (CRPS) program. Individuals who complete...

Lynden Print Co. promotes new general manager.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Aaron Schiffman, Steve Engholm and Ryan Oppewall)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Lynden Print Co., a division of the Lynden Tribune, promoted a new general manager and promoted a production manager. Aaron Schiffman, with 20 years of experience in the printing business and about 13 years at Lynden Print Co., tins been...

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism adds new staff.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism recently added Mike Mors, director of sales, and Angie Wrzesinski, administrative assistant, to their staff. As director of sales, Mors is responsible for developing and...

PeaceHealth names new St. Joseph Hospital foundation director.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... A longtime fundraiser is taking on that role for the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, as of March 2. Glenn Welch, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), is now chief development officer for the foundation. Chris Phillips, director of...

Wetherell named interim vice president at Western.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Kathy Wetherell has been appointed interim vice president for Business and Financial Affairs at Western Washington University: Wetherell, currently assistant vice president for Business and Financial Affairs at Western, will succeed George...

Farmers Insurance Agent Rollo Van Slyke earns "elite" status.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Rollo Van Slyke, owner of the Rollo Van Slyke Farmers Insurance Agency, Inc., has qualified as an "Elite" Agent during 2008 by Farmers Insurance. "Elite" status is awarded to agents for consistently high sales volume of commercial insurance...

Bellingham Police introduce Young as public information officer.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Mark Young)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The Bellingham Police have introduced Officer Mark Young as their new public information officer (PIO). Officer Young is currently serving as the department's crime prevention officer and is a 20-year veteran of the Bellingham Police...

Synergos welcomes new members.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... The Synergos Business Development & Networking Group recently inducted two new members: Becky Raney, owner of Print & Copy Factory in Bellingham, and Corey Alderson, owner/operator of Alderson Tree Service.

Whatcom Lawns promotes pair as clientele increase.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Whatcom Lawns, Inc. appoints Jeff King and Levi Jansen)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Whatcom Lawns, Inc., which has provided lawn and landscape maintenance since 2000, recently promoted Jeff" King and Levi Jansen as the company's staff expands to handle its increasing clientele. King, who has four years of management...

Boundary Bay Brewery general manager receives award nomination.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Janet Lightner, general manager for Boundary Bay Brewery, has been nominated for a Washington Restaurant Association award. Lightner is in the running for 2008 Full Service Operator of the Year and is up against Lane Hoss from Anthony's Home...

Local real estate professional earns EcoBroker certification.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... Jillian Trinkaus of Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason in Bellingham has earned the EcoBroker Certified designation, having successfully completed a unique and informative training program on the energy and environmental issues that affect real...

Larson Gross accountants pass CPA exam.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kristin Visser, staff accountant, and Lauren Gaiser, tax intern, recently passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. The CPA Examination is one of the nation's most...

Philbin Group receives award for Bellingham projects.(AWARDS)
April 1, 2009... The Philbin Group has received the 2008 Environmental Landscape Grand Award for Residential Construction from the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals (WALP). The presentation was made during the Association's Annual Conference,...

Long one of Top 5 leading women of sustainable business.(AWARDS)(Michelle Long director of Sustainable Connections)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sustainable Industries Journal named Bellingham's Michelle Long as one of the Top 5 First Ladies of Sustainability. The honor recognizes West Coast women who are leading the way in sustainable policy and practice....

Flats awarded wine honors.(AWARDS)
April 1, 2009... Flats Tapas in Fairhaven has been awarded Wine Enthusiast's "Restaurant of Distinction" Award for the second year in a row. Restaurants are judged on the depth of their wine list, their food menu and how its cuisine pairs with the wines. Flats...

Local builder wins statewide award for innovative custom home.(AWARDS)(stal Construction of Bellingham)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Built Green Washington announced Astal Construction of Bellingham as the 2009 winner of the Western Washington Custom Home category. While competing among entries from all over Western Washington, Astal's project, "rose above the rest," in a...

Port of Bellingham wins Excellence in Financial Reporting Award.(AWARDS)
April 1, 2009... The Port of Bellingham's Board of Commissioners presented its accounting department with a financial reporting award at its regular meeting on March 3-The department was honored with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial...

Aiki Homes named National Green Building Award finalist.(AWARDS)
April 1, 2009... The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced that Aiki Homes is a finalist for the 2009 NAHB National Green Building Awards. The prestigious annual awards honor home builders, remodelers, home builders' associations and...