Bellingham Business Journal articles from August 2008

Bellingham Business Journal archives from August 2008

Live/work housing on Ellis Street: project features small units above shop spaces.
August 1, 2008... A new six-unit project near the intersection of Ellis Street and North State Street will bring an old twist to the modern world of commerce. The two-story building is designed to be a live/work building where residents live above the place...

Bike shop snaps up 4 houses, plans new digs.
August 1, 2008... The owners of Fanatik Bike Company, Mark and Kathy Salisbury, recently purchased four turn-of-the-century homes on the 1900 block of James Street with the ultimate goal of clearing a 20,000-square-foot site where the couple will construct a new...

Law firm moves to Fussner building.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... The law firm Brownlie Evans Wolf & Lee moved July 26 to its new home at 230 E. Champion St. on the corner of State and Champion streets. Murphy Evans, one of the firm's partners, said the firm is excited for its move to a 2,400-square-foot...

Gallery Walk expands format, goes monthly.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Downtown Renaissance Network's executive director Kirsten Walker)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Bellingham's Downtown Gallery Walk, an event where art is displayed in several downtown businesses, is changing its name to include more art forms. Kirsten Walker, executive director of the Downtown Renaissance Network, which runs the...

Acupuncture center opening in Fairhaven.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... Chinese Medicine Center, which will be relocating to 1200 Old Fairhaven Parkway Suite 202 from Anchorage, Alaska, is planning to open in early September. Owner and practitioner Ping Rice said she will offer traditional Chinese acupuncture...

Signs By Tomorrow gets new owners.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... Signs By Tomorrow, located at 2001 Iowa St., has new owners. Marc and Anna Youngberg purchased the business July I from David Wiggs and Teresa Schmidt. The Youngbergs said they were attracted to the business because it has been successful...

Sustainable Connections to move offices.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Sustainable Connections is moving Aug. 11 from its offices on the third floor of the Bellingham Towers at 119 N. Commercial St. to an office at 1701 Ellis St. Suite 235. April Claxton, office and volunteer coordinator for Sustainable...

InfoCare plans for expansion.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(InfoCare, information technology services industry)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... InfoCare, a commercial records storage center located at 3903 Spur Ridge Lane, is planning to build a 4,000-square-foot addition to its 10,000-square-foot facility. The new space will be devoted entirely to records storage, said owner...

[Cartoon].(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Cartoon)
August 1, 2008... WE'VE START OUR ANNUAL ROAD TRIP! WHERE YOU FOLKS HEADED TO? THE POOR HOUSE. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Help-U-Sell finds new office off Yew Street.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Help-U-Sell Real Estate )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Help-U-Sell Real Estate recently moved from its old office at 121 W. Kellogg Road to a new location at 2408 Yew St. next to Little Bugs Children's Consignment. The new office is slightly larger, about 1,000 square feet, but owner Dean...

Drug and alcohol treatment center opens.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... Bellingham has a new drug and alcohol outpatient treatment center. Bridges Treatment and Recovery received its state certification and opened its 2,300-square-foot office for business on July 10 at 1221 Fraser St., Suite E1 in the Haskell...

Boundary Bay to add panels to quiet taproom.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro, located at 1107 Railroad Ave., is in the process of constructing 24 sound-dampening panels for its taproom, which hosts live music on most nights. "Even when we don't have music in there it gets loud with...

RELectronics returns, will start new non-profit.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Community for the Advancement of Sustainable Technology)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... RELectronics, a Bellingham-based electronics recycler, has a new 5,000-square-foot location at 1000 C St. RELectronics collects electronics and either repairs them for re-sale in the business' new retail area of dismantles them for...

Port of Bellingham plans for 18-month wind power experiment.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... The Port of Bellingham, in partnership with Western Washington University and Bellingham Technical College, is planning to install a meteorological tower at 300 W. Laurel St. to collect wind data for 18 months. Adam Fulton, a project...

Family Care Network moves HQ to Bellingham.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Family Care Network )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Family Care Network (FCN), the largest provider of primary medical care services in Whatcom County, has moved its administrative offices and patient accounts center from Lynden to an 8,500-square-foot office at 709 W. Orchard Drive, Suite 4 in...

Java Town Espresso licenses Ferndale shop.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Java Town Espresso )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Java Town Espresso now has a new Ferndale location at 5715 Barrett Road. The new location is a two-window drive-through with some outdoor seating. The stand will sell coffee drinks, smoothies, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. The...

DVD kiosks now in two local markets.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... Bellingham could see an influx of new DVD rental kiosks. One Stop Movie Rental LLC, a licensed dealer of DVDNow kiosks, opened early last month with its first movie rental kiosks at Silver Beach Grocery in the Silver Beach neighborhood and...

Sound Plumbing & Heating closes.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... Sound Plumbing & Heating located at 2119 Lincoln St. closed last month. Owner Mike Matheny said a combination of the economic downturn, issues with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, and outstanding debtors who went...

QQ LI Restaurant to open in August.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... Bellingham will soon have a new Chinese restaurant. QQ Li Restaurant, located at 505 32nd St. Suite 107 near Starvin Sam's Mini Mart, is set to open in early August. The 2,200-square-foot space will include restaurant seating and a to-go...

RH2 Engineering expanding.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(RH2 Engineering)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... RH2 Engineering, located at 454 W. Horton Road, is planning to double its office space by the first quarter of 2009. With the expansion, the firm will jump from five offices to n offices, said principlal Ken Thomas. "We'll be adding...

Escape Day Spa moves to Birch Bay.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... Escape Day Spa has moved into the Sandcastle resort in Birch Bay at 7862 Birch Bay Drive in the 3,200-square-foot location previously occupied by another day spa, Whisper on the Bay. Owner Ulrike Bartlett said the business moved from its...

Barron Heating moving to Ferndale.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Barron Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Barron Heating and Air Conditioning began construction last week on a new facility located at 5100 Pacific Highway in Ferndale. The new facility will include a 19,000-square-foot retail building for both Barron Heating and Backyards, a...

New Bellwether project wins fight over views: neighbors worried about views try final appeal.
August 1, 2008... Construction of four mixed-use buildings that comprise Phase II of the Bellwether Gate project overlooking Bellingham Bay will likely proceed unless a third appeal by neighbors is reconsidered by the Washington State Shoreline Hearings Board...

RBC Wealth Management moves to Barkley.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
August 1, 2008... RBC Wealth Management is planning to move from its current location on 515 Lakeway Drive to 3101 Newmarket St. Suite 101 in the Laurel Building by mid-October. The new 4,300-square-foot space is more conveniently located for both clients...

Bio: interesting things about our area's most interesting people.
August 1, 2008... Name: Gary Robert Holloway Age: 33 Business/job title: Bellingham Public Market / Co-Owner/ Market Manager Hometown: Haddon Heights, NJ--Otherwise known as Exit 3 What brought you to Bellingham? The West was calling, so I...

Economic slowdown breeds business startups; layoffs force people to seek new training, career paths.
August 1, 2008... Sheila King said it was devastating when she found out both she and her husband were going to be laid off from Georgia-Pacific West, Inc. However, they weren't going to be laid off at the same time: King's husband, Ron, was to be laid off...

Restaurant business lights up as smokers drift outside; study notes parallel, doesn't credit ban with sales increase.
August 1, 2008... Corey Masterson, a 35-year-old who has lived in Washington for 11 years and Bellingham for seven months, said he hates the fact that he smokes. "It's just a habit now," Masterson said as he tried to French inhale in the face of a strong...

Diver down! Profits up for local scuba shops; local waters provide spectacular, if chilly, adventures.
August 1, 2008... There is another world out there--a place inhabited by strange creatures where humans cannot survive. This is the underwater world. "It's the closest to weightlessness you can get on Earth," said Ron Akeson, manager of local dive shop...

Oyster Creek: like kids in a canvas shop.(Greg Keeler, owner of Oyster Creek Canvas)
August 1, 2008... Greg Keeler, owner of Oyster Creek Canvas, has faced many challenges as a small-business owner, from finding the right equipment to balancing a budget. It hasn't been easy, he said, but it has paid off. Right now he faces the challenge of...

Warm weather no excuse for sloppy work wear; it's casual, not couch potato--even in Bellingham.
August 1, 2008... Now that summer weather has finally arrived, it feels like every day is Friday. And for most Bellingham professionals, the temptation to dress for casual Friday on a Tuesday can override even the best fashion sense. In a town that already...

Rising with the summer sun; morning people enjoy the city's quiet hours.(morning workers)(Viewpoint essay)
August 1, 2008... Sunrise: 5:35 a.m. Gray clouds hang in the sky and a slight chill gives the air a hint of autumn rather than mid-July. The birds don't seem to mind, though. Their chirping creates a low cacophony that heralds the start of another day....

Filling the void between house and apartment; city updates land-use code to include infill options.(real estate and construction)
August 1, 2008... From Edgemoor to Cordata, infill, or higher density housing aimed at preventing sprawl, has been the talk of the town in recent years. But for local developers trying to build infill housing projects, city building rules and a soft real...

Development board brings blend of expertise; group will guide waterfront, city projects.(Bellingham Public Development Authority's board of directors Dan Pike formed leadership to the waterfront redevelopment)
August 1, 2008... The city of Bellingham has assembled the seven captains who will lead the city in its development charge for the foreseeable future. On July 18, Mayor Dan Pike announced his selections for the first board of directors for the Bellingham...

Exxon Valdez ruling sinks fishermen's hopes; lawsuit offers too little, too late for those whose dreams floated on tainted waters.
August 1, 2008... A toxic, glimmering surface on the water, the matted feathers of birds whose lifeless bodies had become slick with oil--these images have lived in Stan Samuelson's memory for nearly 20 years. At 83, the retired fisherman remembers with clarity...

Rustic Coffee Bar.(business births)(Coffee House owners Norm and Donna Heerspink)
August 1, 2008... Owners: Norm and Donna Heerspink Address: 1319 11th St. Square footage: 827 square feet Phone number: 676-2600 Startup date: July 4 Donna Heerspink sacrificed paid vacations, steady income and took a hefty cut in salary...

Nona Rosa's.(business births)(Catrina Bremer )
August 1, 2008... Owner: Catrina Bremer Address: 113 East Magnolia St. Startup date: July 5 Phone: 733-8100 Web site: www.nonarosas.com When it comes to cooking, Rosa Cardinale is a force to be reckoned with. Cardinale started making food...

Peace Arch Cardiology.(business births)
August 1, 2008... Owner: Dr. Rajesh Bohla Address: 1215 OId Fairhaven Pkwy. Suite B Startup date: July 1 Square footage: 1,900 square feet for the clinic office and 11,000 square feet for the administrative office. Phone: 594-4002 Web...

Building permits.(TOP PROPERTIES)(List)
August 1, 2008... 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 300 Harris Ave., $30,000 for tenant improvement: provide a...

Top properties.
August 1, 2008... 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...

Village Books staff member takes on new role, "odd" title.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Cindi Williamson has recently been named Chief Executrix at Village Books in Bellingham's Fairhaven District. Faced with dozens of incomplete projects and scores of ideas for new ones, Village Books decided to create the new position, which is...

Meyers named SuperLawyer once more.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Barry M. Meyers, a Bellingham Certified Elder Law Attorney, has been named a 2008 SuperLawyer by Washington Law and Politics magazine. Meyers was also named a SuperLawyer in 2007. In order to be named a SuperLawyer, the magazine mails more...

Brunkow named literary finalist.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The Pacific Northwest Writers Association has selected attorney Brian Brunkow as a finalist in its 2008 literary contest. Brunkow's work titled "Copyright Overview: Small Business and Music Licensing" is entered under the article/essay/short...

Varner Sytsma Herndon accountant becomes CPA.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... David Long of Varner Sytsma Herndon (VSH) recently became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant at the Bellingham firm. He started as a public accountant in 2006 after earning a master's degree in business administration (MBA). He...

Brown speaks about why struggling is overrated.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Tshombe Brown, a business coach of CoachingforRealEstateAgents.com addressed the Whatcom County Association of Realtors on June 18 at its monthly lunch meeting at Northwood Hall. Brown's speech was called "Why Struggle is Overrated and What You...

Williams awarded for community service.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Whatcom County received two state awards at Washington's 2008 Behavioral Healthcare Conference in Yakima. Gary Williams, who recently retired as Health and Human Services supervisor with the health department, was recognized for his more...

CITC names four new graduates.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Construction Industry Training Council)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Four employees of Andgar Corporation have graduated from Construction Industry Training Council's Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program. Bo Harvey, Brent Brown, Derek Tjoelker, and Kyle Ekema attended graduation ceremonies at Meydenbauer Hall in...

Rabatin set to verify green credentials of homes.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Tally Rabatin, design manager/co-owner of DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen in Bellingham, recently became certified to verify the green credentials of houses for the National Association of Home Builders. Rabatin meets with builders, conducts...

Yarkosky appointed store manager of Sehome Village Haggen.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Sue Yarkosky has been appointed store manager of the Sehome Village Haggen. Yarkosky joined Haggen, Inc., in 1989 as a bookkeeper and has been steadily promoted and honored since then. She has been a store manager for the company at Auburn and...

New reverend coming to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(St. Paul's Episcopal Church appointed Canon Jonathan Weldon)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The Bishop of Olympia, The Right Reverend Gregory H. Rickel, and the Vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church are pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Canon Jonathan Weldon as Canon Missioner for St. Paul's Episcopal Church. By...

New ownership headed to Unity Group.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... The Unity Group, a northwest Washington insurance and employee benefits firm, is pleased to announce Jennifer Ortmeyer, Andy Billingsley and Russ Wildenberg have been offered ownership in the firm. Ortmeyer and Bilingsley are specialists in the...

Clem to bring property and casualty expertise to Unity Group.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... The Unity Group, is expanding its Property and Casualty division with the addition of a new team member--Zach Clem. After earning his bachelor's degree in economics from the University Washington, Clem was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers...

The Socrates Group adds full-time business development manager and two WWU interns.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... The Socrates Group is pleased to announce the addition of a full-time business development manager and two management of information systems majors from Western Washington University. Steve Fife joins The Socrates Group as a full time...

Pierce to retire from WWU.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Western Washington University )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... George Pierce, vice president for Business and Financial Affairs at Western Washington University announced he will retire from his position in December. Pierce has provided strong and dedicated leadership for his division, which has been...

Brown joins SPIE as global development head.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Andrew J.W. Brown joined SPIE as senior director for global business development. A long-time member of SPIE and other photonics organizations, Brown came to SPIE from ACUlight Corporation, a laser development and manufacturing company near...

John L. Scott Bellingham welcomes new managing broker.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, welcomes Michael X. Ford as the new managing broker of the company's Bellingham office. Ford started his real estate career in 1994 at the John L. Scott Laurelhurst office. In...

Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood hires new policy coordinator.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Stephanie Kountouros has been hired by Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood as Public Policy Coordinator. Stephanie's experience includes radio-television and social service work with domestic violence, people living with AIDS, chemical dependency...

Halle to start as Space Administration and Management director at WWU.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Western Washington University)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Western Washington University's Office of the Provost recently appointed Francis Halle of Vancouver, British Columbia, as the University's new director of Space Administration and Management. The director of Space Administration and...

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage adds three to Bellingham office.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Wells Fargo Home Mortgage recently added a trio of experienced home mortgage consultants to its Bellingham staff. Claudia Abbott, a lifelong Whatcom County resident, has 21 years of experience related to real...

Dale Jenks appointed business development manager at Credo Construction.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dale Jenks has been appointed business development manager at Bellingham-based Credo Construction, Inc. Jenks, who has 24 years of experience in commercial, residential and light industrial projects, joined Credo...

Aluminum Chambered Boats names Jim Moore as president/ COO.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Jim Moore has joined Aluminum Chambered Boats (ACB) Inc., in Bellingham as president/COO. As former president of Renaissance Marine Group, Weldcraft and Lund Boats, Moore brings extensive knowledge and nearly 35 years of industry experience to...

Coonc promoted at Whidbey Island Bank.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Whidbey Island Bank is pleased to announce that Alina Coonc has been promoted to branch manager at the Northwest Avenue branch in Bellingham. Coonc previously served as a real estate lender in Whatcom County working with local Realtors,...

Smith earns EcoBroker distinction.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Garrett Smith earned his EcoBroker Certified[R] designation in May, 2008. With an EcoBroker[R] designation, Smith has broadened the range of real estate opportunities he's able to offer his clients. Whether the...

Deltalok Washington adds senior account executive and three college interns.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bellingham-based Deltalok Washington welcomes Jaelyn Falcone as senior account executive and Julianne Lynch, David Nash and Danielle Paskewitz as college interns in marketing and sales. The Deltalok Vegetated...

SPIE Newsroom wins award for technical content.(Awards and Anniversaries)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... SPIE Newsroom, the news and technical research Web site of SPIE, is the recipient of a 2008 EXCEL Award from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP). The newsroom site was recognized in the editorial content category for the...

Local contractors honored by Puget Sound Energy.(Awards and Anniversaries)
August 1, 2008... Puget Sound Energy (PSE) recently honored two local contractors at the utility's second annual Powerful Achievement Awards ceremony. Given to the top professionals who install energy-efficient lighting in small businesses throughout PSE's...

Meetings & clubs.(Calendar)(Conference news)(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... * Bellingham Referral Network -- Meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at The Bellingham Golf and Country Club. For more information, call Tim Villhauer at 714-8661, or visit www.bellinghamreferral.org. * City Club -- Noon to 1:30 p.m. the fourth...

Paying the toll: a proactive guide to taxes; getting savvy about business taxes easier than you think.(business toolkit)
August 1, 2008... Patricia Couture, co-owner of Busy B's Barber Shop & Salon, has found her tax forms to be extremely confusing. She said just looking at the form can spur a fit of anxiety and confusion. "There is a lot on the form that doesn't pertain to...

Peoples Bank, LeCocqs donate $100,000 to Campaign for the Arts.(Nonprofit Notebook)(Campaign for the Arts is a non-profit group )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The Campaign for the Arts has received gifts from several long-time Bellingham families who, through past financial support, have built many of the institutions and services in our area. Locally owned Peoples Bank, its Chairman of the Board...

Run for Literacy raises $1,842 for Whatcom Literacy Council.(Nonprofit Notebook)
August 1, 2008... On June 21 in Fairhaven, 138 participants converged for the 9th annual 5K Walk/Run for Literacy presented by Fairhaven Runners and Walkers and Village Books. Volunteers from the Whatcom Literacy Council and the community helped make this event...

Bellingham Bay Rotary awards grant to Whatcom Center for Early Learning.(Nonprofit Notebook)(Whatcom Center for Early Learning )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) is the proud recipient of a $4,448 grant from Bellingham Bay Rotary Club. Funds will be used to purchase hardware, software, and a projector and screen for fundraising events and community presentations...

Haggen and customers donate $150,000 to Children's Hospital, MS Society.(Nonprofit Notebook)
August 1, 2008... Haggen Food and Pharmacy stores and their customers recently combined to donate more than $150,000 to a pair of nonprofit organizations in the state. The Greater Washington Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is receiving...

Yoga food drive raises $370.(Nonprofit Notebook)
August 1, 2008... In the second week of June, Everybody's Yoga held a food drive for the Bellingham Food Bank. The fundraiser was a success, collecting 50 pounds of food and $370 to help the community.

Mother Baby Center benefit walk a success.(Nonprofit Notebook)
August 1, 2008... More than 300 moms, dads, babies, grandparents and general supporters turned out for the Mother Baby Center Family Walk-a-Thon. The Family Walk-a-Thon was planned by The Whatcom County Doula Association. Nearly $7,500 was raised in support...

United Way work place fundraising campaign draws more than 300 participating businesses.(Nonprofit Notebook)
August 1, 2008... United Way of Whatcom County announced almost $1.2 million in grants from the Community Safety Net was recently awarded to 31 partner agencies. The organization broke all previous fundraising records with more than 300 Whatcom County businesses...

Contracts awarded.(TIPS & LEADS)
August 1, 2008... The following construction contracts were awarded in the past month: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center Acoustical tiles, $58, 970 to NKB Inc., 313 E. Wiser Lake Road, Lynden. Issued by City of Bellingham Purchasing, Bellingham. Miscellaneous...

Business licenses.(TIPS & LEADS)
August 1, 2008... The following business licenses have been awarded in the past month, listed by business name, owner and address: A Tender Loving Care Home, A Tender Loving Care Home Inc., 4845 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226. Aaron's Sale & Lease,...

Liquor licenses.(TIPS & LEADS)
August 1, 2008... The following licensing activity has been noted by the state liquor board: New Applications Absolute Savings Grocery, Reynolds, Mark Alton has applied to sell beer/wine in a grocery store at 102 W. Main St., Everson, WA 98247. Filed...

Tax liens.(TIPS & LEADS)(List)
August 1, 2008... A tax lien is a legal claim filed in court by a government against a person or business owing taxes. Liens are civil, not criminal claims, and normally seek to attach money and/or property to pay the taxes. A list of liens is kept at the county...

Judgments.(TIPS & LEADS)(List)
August 1, 2008... When an individual or business becomes delinquent in tax payments, the state can obtain a judgment against any property or business. Judgments are filed in Whatcom County Superior Court, as ate records of judgments paid or satisfied. ...

Word of mouse: introducing social media.(Tech Consultant)(social media conference)(Conference news)
August 1, 2008... In the Internet economy, your customers and partners can talk with you, and about you; this is coming to be known as "social media." Do you think that their opinions affect your business? Stupid question, right? Word-of-mouth has been part of...

Pike has been true to promises, pro-active.(Editorial)(Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike)(Editorial)
August 1, 2008... With the political season in full swing, "promises" sometimes becomes a dirty word. Too often, candidates get off the hook for the pledges they made when seeking votes. When they follow through, that also deserves attention. Bellingham...

Off beat.(opinions)(Cartoon)
August 1, 2008... ... WE BOTH HAVE A MAJOR CONCERN ABOUT THE TOP TWO PRIMARY FORMAT... YES--THE VOTERS! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Apple falling so close to tree.(The Last Word)(parents careers affecting their childrens)(Viewpoint essay)
August 1, 2008... Sometimes I think about how parents' careers affect their kids. I like to think that most people enjoy their jobs or at least are moving toward jobs they find fulfilling. For me, journalism has always been a passion. Despite the low pay,...

Well-managed conflict earns positive results.(Personal Coach)
August 1, 2008... Conflict is part of life, and it is perhaps inevitable in the workplace. As people work toward developing new ideas and improving and marketing products and services, clashes in personality, philosophy and intent are almost inescapable. ...