Bellingham Business Journal articles from December 2003

Bellingham Business Journal archives from December 2003

Blue Sea hints at leaving city: planned expansion in Cordata area now on hold.
December 1, 2003

REI to expand next door, add 7,000 square feet to display bicycles, kayaks, and skis.(Bellingham Recreational Equipment Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Samson Rope to add 40 employees to Ferndale plant.(Samson Rope Technologies)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Search back for the reasons Christmas is special to you.(Publisher's Notebook)(Editorial)
December 1, 2003

Jody Bergsma puts building up for sale.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Christo's Restaurant and Casino closes.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Local businessman buys Chelan County ski resort.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Larry Scrivanich buys Mission Ridge Ski Area)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

New computer company offers 24-hour service.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(ACS Computer Service)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Int'l Absorbents begins building East Coast facility.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(International Absorbents Inc. in Jesup, Georgia)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Lickety Split splits.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Lickety Split Ice Cream and Deli closes)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Wok Inn opens on Northwest Avenue.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Railway museum chugging its way to Parkade building.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Bellingham Railway Museum opens with new hours)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Regence BlueShield closes Bellingham office.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Scam of the month.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(e-mail scam)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Web site offers local directory.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Bellingham musician opens flute studio.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(David Zagelow)
December 1, 2003

WWU students to collect data for EDC.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Art/entertainment publication sold.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Northwest Events & Lifestyle Review)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Best Western Lakeway Inn now totally smoke-free.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Best Western Lakeway Inn & Conference Center)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Local company wins research contract.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Applied Research Northwest ()(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Production company creates video for Howard Dean.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(542 East Productions )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Plaid books win excellence awards.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(MacGregor Publishing Company)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Local engineering group implements design standards.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Freeland & Associates)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

'Independent' provides additional news source.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Coppa restaurant to open Dec. 13.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Coppa Mediterranean Bistro)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Shops open late for holiday season.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Fairhaven)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Teriyaki Bar sold for second time in year.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Allsop opens company outlet store.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Sunshine Cleaners moves to Fred Meyer.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Yacht sales company opens on waterfront.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Bellharbor Yacht Sales)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Fairhaven website controversy still not settled.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Explorations students learn basics of business by working on project.
December 1, 2003

Stargate owner buys building next door on Meridian Street.(Stargate Communications Inc)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Trivan Truck body celebrates grand opening.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Inside Kabul: one doctor's journey hospital received 'a small mountain of supplies': Sterling Life's Dr. Kristin Crosby spent two months in Kabul, Afghanistan, volunteering in the city's women's hospital. What she saw changed her forever.
December 1, 2003

Bellingham's top 10 business news stories of 2003.
December 1, 2003

'Buy Local' day resonates with area businesses: goal of event, sponsored by Sustainable Connections, was to showcase the need for local shoppers to buy products from locally owned stores.
December 1, 2003

Your turn: your chance to sound off on the Bellingham business climate.
December 1, 2003

Owner's health problem forces new eatery to close.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Wood Stone to proceed with expansion.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Shipbuilders enjoying economy's rising tide: Fairhaven Shipyards, All American Marine working on a variety of new projects as purse strings loosen in their industry.
December 1, 2003

Town & Country snares building design award.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Portfields: initiative could provide millions in construction and cleanup work.
December 1, 2003

Is your business 'just' a business? Many shops become gathering places for like-minded people, creating a self-perpetuating core group of buyers.
December 1, 2003

BIA elects first woman president.(Audrey Borders of the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Northern Pacific Mortgage opens Bellingham office.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Remodelers see jump in business: low supply of new houses is making remodeling look all the more attractive to local homeowners.
December 1, 2003

New local web site provides real estate listings.(what-comvls.com. )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

New local company hopes to end pain of slurry disposal.(Con-Tane)
December 1, 2003

Homestead: building a solid foundation: company continues to grow in both its main divisions: its golf resort and its construction of single-family homes and condominiums.(Homestead Northwest)(Company Profile)
December 1, 2003

Contracts.(Real Estate & Construction)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Building permits.(Real Estate & Construction)
December 1, 2003

Pending permits.(Real Estate & Construction)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Top properties.(Real Estate & Construction)
December 1, 2003

Budget Blinds.(Births)
December 1, 2003

Pescaderia Seafood.(Births)
December 1, 2003

Games & Things.(Births)(Larry Newland)
December 1, 2003

Find your 401 a 'safe harbor'.(Managing your money)(good retirement plan)
December 1, 2003

Is it the thought that counts?(Marketing success)
December 1, 2003

My business resolutions for the coming new year.(On small businesses)
December 1, 2003

Make this a blues-free holiday for your staff.(Staffing Solutions)
December 1, 2003

Come, friends! Join the pajama Brigade!(Lessons I've learned)
December 1, 2003

Cole discusses ethics with corporate directors.(Keeping Up With People)(presentation on corporate ethics)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Troutman takes part in forestry program.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Unity Group hires sales personnel, marketing manager.(Keeping Up With People)(appointments of Rich Hultquist, Rob Sloan, Kim Fisher and Wendy Keneipp)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Anderson new CEO, Schmidt new COO at Moss Adams.(Keeping Up With People)(appointments of Moss Adams and Chris Schmidt)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Frederick sworn into state bar association.(Keeping Up With People)(Deborah Ann Frederick sworn into the Washington State Bar Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Keene-Simmons promoted, two loan officers added at Whidbey Island Bank.(Keeping Up With People)(appointment of Karen Keene-Simmons)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Thorson promoted to lead dog attendant at Tails-A-Wagging.(Keeping Up With People)(Railene Thorson)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

DeYoung appointed financial rep for Northwestern Mutual.(Keeping Up With People)(appointment of David R. DeYoung)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Gillespie passes CFE exam, Allison joins Archer Group.(Keeping Up With People)(Carlye Gillespie passes the Certified Fraud Examiner exam)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

3D Computers' Winters completes training.(Keeping Up With People)(Greg Winters)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

NWCS hires account manager.(Keeping Up With People)(Northwest Computer Supplies hires Wayne Matthews)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

CDP Business Support changed to Kulshan Group.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

St. Luke's Foundation celebrates 20 years, boardmembers.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Sterling Life Insurance names Kassing senior sales manager.(Keeping Up With People)(appointment of Gib Kassing )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Davis, Myrick achieve ABR designation.(Keeping Up With People)(Bryant Davis and Shenandoah Myrick awarded with the Accredited Buyer Representative designation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Windermere adds new associate.(Keeping Up With People)(appointment of Sue Satterthwaite at Windermere Real Estate)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Binnie Perper attends advanced training program.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

WWU hires former news editor as media coordinator.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Fallquist joins Chmelik Sitkin & Davis.(Keeping Up With People)( Stephen R. Fallquist )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Fairhaven Realty hires Nash.(Keeping Up With People)(Marlene Nash )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Robinson & Kole adds Nathan Dwyer to staff.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003

Whitt, Olson Stevens join Coldwell Banker.(Keeping Up With People)(appointments of Monty J. Whitt and Rozy Olson Stevens at Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003