Bellingham Business Journal articles from December 2007

Bellingham Business Journal archives from December 2007

ACB eyeing 5.7-acre G-P warehouse.
December 1, 2007... In their search for a larger production facility, Aluminum Chambered Boats has been eyeing parts of the 250,000-square-foot Georgia-Pacific tissue warehouse, located on prime waterfront real estate. Now, with millions of dollars worth of...

KVOS to be sold, may change format: could change to Spanish-language programming to reach Hispanics.
December 1, 2007... A Florida-based media company is in negotiations to take over local TV station KVOS, and the purchase may mean a transformation of the station into a Spanish-language format. The buyer, LK Station Group, is a limited liability company...

Investors plan 12.5 acre development.
December 1, 2007... A group of Santa Barbara investors recently purchased 12.5 acres of land in the city's urban growth area for just under $2.8 million and plan to develop the property into a multifamily housing development. The acreage is located in the East...

Brown & Cole reaches settlement: hope to have plans finalized this month.
December 1, 2007... A settlement has been reached between parties involved in the Brown & Cole bankruptcy proceedings. The settlement agreement between Associated Grocers, Inc. (AG) and a number of creditors and lenders was reached at a hearing at the Seattle...

BBJ hires new reporter, new ad sales representative.(Bellingham Business Journal)(Isaac Bonnell )(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... The Bellingham Business Journal has hired Isaac Bonnell as a reporter and Galen Emanuele as an advertising sales representative. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bonnell graduated from Western Washington University in June with a degree in...

Larsen endorses Bellingham for NOAA relocation.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen announced on Nov. 28 that he endorses Bellingham to become the next home of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Marine Operations Center-Pacific. "In my mind, there is really only one answer...

City updates B&O tax code.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... On Dec. 3, the Bellingham City Council approved a state-mandated update to the way the city assesses their Business & Operation tax. The new tax code states that Bellingham, the only city in Whatcom County that has a B&O tax, cannot collect...

KeyBank revises downtown branch plans.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... KeyBank has decided to scrap its approved designs for its new drive-through building on the corner of Holly and N. State streets and is in the process of creating a new set of plans. Anne Foster, Northwest regional public affairs director...

Brenthaven begins packing its bags.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brenthaven (Bellingham, Washington) relocates its retail store)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Local luggage manufacturing company Brenthaven is moving its retail store from 200 W. Holly St. to its Fairhaven factory. Owner and CEO Scott Armstrong said the decision to relocate was mainly driven by the need to reduce costs while still...

PartEZon to open at Bakerview Square.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... PartEZon, a one-stop event-planning store, recently signed a lease for Suite 106 in Bakerview Square. Owners Todd Toner and Ernest Schimpeler will offer services such as balloon delivery, tables and chair rentals, catering, floral...

EDC moves to new downtown location.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... The Bellingham Whatcom Economic-Development Council (BWEDC) is moving to 115 Unity Street, Suite 101, the former Griggs Office Supply space. The organization will relocate from the KeyBank building on the corner of Holly Street and...

[Cartoon].(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Cartoon)
December 1, 2007... SINCE WE DON'T HAVE A FIRE-PLACE, HOW DOES SANTA GET INTO YOUR HOUSE? HE COMES IN THROUGH A LARGE HOLE IN MY WALLET! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Whatcom Waterfront expands to San Juans.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Whatcom Waterfront Construction)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... A local waterfront construction company recently launched a new boat, the Peacemaker, and is now offering freight delivery service to the greater Puget Sound area. This is the first boat that Whatcom Waterfront Construction, located along...

New restaurant to open on Bakerview.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... Soy House, a traditional Vietnamese restaurant, is currently under construction at 414 W. Bakerview Rd., Suite 112. Owner Tony Nguyen said the construction is underway on the 1,500-square-foot space and he plans to have the restaurant open...

Bodymind Center pinpoints new location.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(appointment of Marie Tsiang )(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Bodymind Center, a local acupuncture clinic, will be relocating at the end of January to 1303 Astor St., Suite 101 from its current location in Fairhaven, said owner Scott Paglia. Paglia recently hired acupuncturist Marie Tsiang to help him...

House of Orient under new ownership.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... The House of Orient, a Thai restaurant located downtown at 115 E. Holly St., has a new owner. Danh Huynh purchased the business from previous owner Jimmy Nguyen on Nov. 15. Huynh had previously worked for Marlin Engineering and said he...

Sonic Index closed shop in November.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... After five years of selling music in Bellingham, Sonic Index closed its shop at 1220 N. State St. at the end of November. Owner David Richards said the store just wasn't making enough money for the amount of time and effort put into it. For...

Shredding business comes to your door.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... A-1 Shredding, a new company that helps businesses, government offices and residences get rid of sensitive documents, opened for business in early November. Owners Cindy and George Myiow provide clients with locked bins to dispose of...

Esteem finds a new place to pose.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Esteem, a local Pilates studio, is moving into a larger space in the Bay Street Village building at 301 W. Holly St. The studio will host a grand opening ceremony on Jan. 14 at 4 p.m., during which the new studio will be open to view and...

Pediatrics office offers unique billing arrangement.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... Kowals Pediatrics, offering same-day appointments for children through a unique service model, opened down town on Nov. 12 at 412 Girard St. Kowals Pediatrics is being launched by Dr. Daniel Kowals and office administrator Lisa Teal. ...

BAC gets in the express game.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... The owner of the Bellingham Athletic Club (BAC) has purchased Express Fitness and Tan at 305 Telegraph Road, and has renamed it Bellingham Athletic Club Express. The gym will be the third BAC location in Bellingham. BAC owner Cathy...

Daisy Cafe blossoms downtown.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... The Daisy Cafe opened for breakfast and lunch on Oct. 31 in the former Care Toulouse space at 114 W. Magnolia St. Owners Cameron and Kim VanEpps used to own the Bob's Burgers & Brew in Sudden Valley. "It's nice not to have a deep fat...

Local boat brokerages join forces.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... Bellhaven Yacht Sales and Charter, a Bellingham-based brokerage, charter and sailing school company, has joined forces with Bellharbor Yacht Sales, the largest powerboat broker in Whatcom County. Together, Bellhaven, which has been in...

El Capitan's anchors downtown.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... One of Western's everyday vendors, El Capitan's, is now serving up flesh hotdogs downtown on Friday and Saturday nights. Owner Marc Ravaris said he decided to expand his business to get more off-campus exposure. His friend Aaron Loffler,...

Pomp and Pamper brings party to you.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Pomp and Pamper Mobile Spa Services celebrated its grand opening by throwing a spa party on the waterfront on Sunday, Dec. 2. Owner Christie Raper has tailored the business, which opened in August, toward bridal showers, birthday parties...

Sustainable Connections forms partnership.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... The Cascadia Region Green Building Council (Cascadia) has established a new partnership with Bellingham-based Sustainable Connections. The organization's green building program is Cascadia's newest branch, in addition to eight others...

Bio: interesting things about our area's most interesting people.
December 1, 2007... Name: Joe Treat Age: 54 Business/job title: Insurance Agent State Farm Insurance Hometown: Bellingham What brought you to Bellingham? We moved here when Dad retired from the Army. I was a sophomore at Bellingham High School...

Co-op breaks ground on new Cordata store.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... The Community Food Co-op has broken ground on its second store on the corner of Cordata Parkway and Westerly Road in north Bellingham. The community-owned local, natural and organic grocery's new store will feature expanded state-of-the-art...

DeWaard & Jones is now The Socrates Group.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... If you're looking for DeWaard & Jones Company, a local business information solutions company, they have recently changed their name to The Socrates Group, after the ancient Greek philosopher. The change reflects both a change of ownership...

Local painter opens children's art school.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(James Eisenhart)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Bellingham School of Visual Art, located at 207 Unity St., began accepting students in October, said owner and painter James Eisenhart. The school occupies about 1,000 square feet of space above local catering company Ciao Thyme's new...

The Homax Group acquires Black Flag Brands.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... On Nov. 5, The Homax Group announced that it acquired Black Flag Brands, a Chicago-based company that manufactures and markets more than 30 different insect control products. "Black Flag adds a powerful brand to our portfolio," said Ross...

CH2M Hill wins first Distinguished Project Award.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... CH2M Hill (formerly VECO U.S.A.), British Petroleum and Matrix Constructors were awarded with a Distinguished Project Award from the Northwest Construction Consumer Council for their work on separator lids at the BP Cherry Point oil refinery....

Latte Books to close in February.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... After five-and-a-half years of selling used books in Bellingham, Latte Books owner Barb Kotsogean has decided to close shop. Everything in the store (an estimated 35,000 books) at 112 Grand Ave. will be 25 percent to 50 percent off from now...

Former INS officer launches immigration help Web site.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... Whatcom County resident and former Immigration & Naturalization Services officer Jason E. Ankeny recently launched his new Web-based company GetUSimmigrationhelp.com. The company specializes in employment, investor, and family-based...

Foreclosures not a foregone disaster locally.
December 1, 2007... Whatcom County and Bellingham might avoid the brunt of the subprime mortgage fallout despite dour predictions from a report released Nov. 13. Increasing home equity, a lower number of homeowners with subprime loans and lower foreclosure rates...

KFC to close Dec. 8.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) on Girard Street is closing. Assistant manager Jason Birks confirmed the store's last day would be Dec. 8, but said he could not comment further. KFC District Manager Jay Andres said he could not comment except to...

GameConX opens with 48-hour gaming spree.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... While snow gently blanketed the town on Saturday, Dec. 1, those inside GameConX were just reaching the halfway mark of the new computer gaming facility's 48-hour grand opening. The store, located at 1422 Cornwall Ave., opened Friday, Nov....

Brett & Coats to move to Fairhaven.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
December 1, 2007... Injury law firm Brett & Coats is moving from its downtown office to Fairhaven's Harris Square Condominiums. Owner Dean Brett said the firm will be fully relocated from 119 N. Commercial St., in the Bellingham Towers Building, to 1301 10th...

A busy airport means healthy business.
December 1, 2007... There are many ways to measure the economy. Economic forecasters often look to standards such as the stock market and real estate. Unemployment rates are key, as is the percentage of income that residents save rather than spend. But what...

Top 10 stories of 2007.(2007 ALMANAC)
December 1, 2007... This holiday season, as the BBJ compiled its annual list of the year's top 10 stories, it seemed to us that while a lot happened, much was left to wish for. Bellingham's wish list for 2008 could include a waterfront master plan, an upswing...

2007 Movers and Shakers: Larry Wieber, Robin Halliday, Dave Christensen lead the way.(2007 ALMANAC)(Aluminum Chambered Boats)(DIS Technology)(Christensen Design Management)(Occupation overview)
December 1, 2007... Many Whatcom County and Bellingham businesses made the news in 2007, but it's the people behind the news who are making things happen. This year, our list of Movers and Shakers includes the owner of a successful and rapidly growing boat...

Top properties of 2007.(2007 ALMANAC)(sales of commercial real estate)
December 1, 2007... Top 10 Commercial Property Sales 1. $14,971,300: Point Roberts Marina Resort at Point Roberts Marina Seller: P R Marina Limited Partnership (Hawaii) Buyer: Point Roberts Resort, LP Date: 03/22/07 2. $12,360,595: Courtyard...

Woods Coffee moves onto the waterfront: rapidly growing company aims to become regional coffee giant.(Company overview)
December 1, 2007... The next time you go down to Boulevard Park to admire a sunset or walk the dog, take a moment to smell the air. Mixed in with the crisp smell of salt water is the smooth aroma of fresh coffee, drifting across the park from the new The Woods...

Business owners find power in alternative energy: biodiesel, solar power, ethanol companies growing to fill local demand.
December 1, 2007... Back in 1994, when Atul Deshmane began work at Ford Motor Co., his mentors told him there was no future in alternative-energy vehicle design. "At the time at Ford, it was one of the least attractive places to go to build your career," he...

Redefining the landscape industry: Noah Booker has made a business out of his passion for native species.
December 1, 2007... Noah Booker is an amiable man with dirty hands and a chortling laugh similar to the snaggletooth tiger cartoon character. He's only in his late 30s, yet his hair has already turned platinum. He doesn't blame his job, although it would appear...

Subject: Fussner Building remodel.(The Follow-up File)
December 1, 2007... What they said then: In March 2007, the BBJ reported that the owners of Running Shoes. com, Saratoga Commercial Real Estate, Whatcom Environmental Services, and the law firm of Brownlie Evans Wolf& Lee had joined forces to purchase the...

Permitting green projects: city undergoing greening pains in permit process.(real estate and construction)
December 1, 2007... When it comes to green building designs and low impact developments (LID), Bellingham is better than most other cities its size. But when you're situated next to some of the most environmentally progressive cities in America, such as...

Building permits.(TOP PROPERTIES)(construction industry gets building permits in washington)
December 1, 2007... 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. Applications accepted 1997 Alpine Way, $85,800 for commercial addition...

Top properties.(sales and demand of residential real estate)(List)
December 1, 2007... 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...

Nostalgia.(business births)(Lynn Loewen talks on the management of Nostalgia )
December 1, 2007... Owner: Lynn Loewen Address: 1323 11th St. Phone: 733-5821 Startup date: Oct. 20 Square footage: 965 Walking into Nostalgia is like stepping into a time machine. This time machine takes you back through decades of vintage...

Gathering Glass.(business births)(occupation overview of Matt Vergein owner of Matt Vergein)(Occupation overview)
December 1, 2007... Owner: Matt Vergein Address: 929 N. State St. Phone: 739-1155 E-mail: gatheringglass@gmail.com Startup date: April 7 Square footage: 1,500 With tail wagging, a 7-year-old black and white English Pointer named Darcy...

Hammerhead Coffee Roasting.(business births)
December 1, 2007... Owner: Scott Hartwich Address: 5373 Guide Meridian, Suite F8 Phone: 393-5247 E-mail: scott@hammerheadcoffee.com Startup date: Oct. 26 Square footage: 1,500 Scott Hartwich is serious about roasting coffee. From the...

Flinn is new VP for Peoples Bank.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Peoples Bank hired Teresa Flinn as vice president and commercial loan officer at the Bellingham Financial Center at 1333 Cornwall Ave. Flinn has more than 15 years of experience in the local financial community. She...

Lynden accountant gets QuickBooks Certification.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bill Pate earned Intuit's QuickBooks certification for its 2007 financial software. Pat owns Bookkeeping Solutions NW in Lynden. The certification program tests knowledge of QuickBooks' business management solutions...

Larson Gross hires three staff accountants.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(appointments)(Megan Johnson)(Charles (C.J.) Smith)(Kristin Visser)(Larson Gross and Associates)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Megan Johnson, Charles (C.J.) Smith and Kristin Visser are new staff accountants for Larson Gross. All three joined the firm in September of 2007. Johnson has a bachelor's degree in economics from Macalester...

Web site engineer joins local Internet startup.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Website overview)
December 1, 2007... Adrian Pike joins NetworkText as its first internal Web site engineer. As in-house World Wide Web guru, Pike will be responsible for NetworkText's domain by providing technical support, designing and implementing new features for the Web site...

Allen joins Northwest Computer.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carlyn Allen is the new professional services coordinator for Northwest Computer. She will manage the company's team of engineers, technicians and support staff while working with clients to manage IT projects and...

Cadden hired at Evergreen Team Concepts.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Guy Cadden )(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Guy Cadden is the new office/facilities manager for Evergreen Team Concepts. The longtime Whatcom County resident will coordinate seminars, accounts payable and receivable and oversee leasing agreements for the...

Hovde receives residential certification in real estate.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bellingham realtor David Hovde, associate broker with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, earned his Certified Residential Specialist designation. He is a certified commercial investment member, serves on the state...

Young earns distinguished real estate designation.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... Associate broker for Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason Monte D. Young obtained the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, a designation held by less than 1 percent of Realtors nationwide. Young completed graduate level instruction for...

Champagne attends professional development program.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Pare Champagne owner of Champagne Group)(International Coach Federation)( )(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Business and executive coach Pare Champagne, owner of The Champagne Group, attended the International Coach Federation educational conference. During the three-day program, she attended seminars on topics such as Coaching Relational...

Thomas is new V.P. for Wachovia.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... Karen L. Thomas is the new vice president and investment officer for Wachovia Securities, the third largest brokerage firm in the U.S. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Huxley student and teachers attend environmental seminar in Jordan.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... Huxley College of the Environment assistant professor Troy Abet, associate professor Nick Zaferatos and Huxley senior Nicole Brown joined other students, practitioners and academics from around the world Oct. 21 thru 25 at the United Nations...

Catering company appoints new manager.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... Ernie Coslick is the new catering and event manager for Hilltop Restaurant Catering. Coslick has 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry and six years in catering. He is handling sales, management and administration for the company,...

WWU's Vernacchia will speak at national conference.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Ralph Vernacchia employee of Western Washington University)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Ralph Vernacchia will present his speech "Quality Coaching: The Key to Beating Coaching Stress" at the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association annual convention Dec. 19 in Phoenix, Ariz. He is the director and founder of...

Realtors association honors Wilson and LaValley.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The Whatcom County Association of Realtors (WCAR) honored Mallina Wilson of RE/MAX Whatcom County and Marjorie LaValley of Horizon Bank. Wilson is WCAR's Realtor of the Third Quarter. She also earned the At Home...

Diamond "B" Constructors adds to its management staff.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Liam Lindsey, Modesta Urbano, Seth Davick and Dan Soderberg all joined Diamond "B" Construction)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Liam Lindsey, Modesta Urbano, Seth Davick and Dan Soderberg all joined Diamond "B" Construction. Lindsey is a new project engineer and estimator. Lindsey served three years in the U.S. Army at U.S. and Korean...

Imus joins Country Insurance & Financial Services.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... Jamie Imus is a new agent for COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services. Imus completed the company's New Agent School and Investment Solutions Representative training where he learned about the products, financial solutions, regulatory compliance...

Bagwell joins Coldwell Bank.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... Coldwell Banker Miller-Arnason adds sales associate Lena Bagwell to its Meridian office. Bagwell holds a bachelor's in business administration from WWU. She brings sales and customer service experience she gained from working in the...

SCORE elects new leader for local chapter.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(appointment of Dan Robbins at Service Core of Retired Executives)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Dan Robbins will lead the Bellingham chapter of Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) next year. Robbins has been a SCORE member for seven years. He's been president, vice president or owner of six companies during his career and served on...

Silver Reef Casino hires for key positions.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
December 1, 2007... Silver Reef Casino, Hotel and Spa hired Randi Axelsson, Kim Wilson and Aaron Thomas. Axelsson is a new hotel sales manager. Axelsson was the event and promotions specialist for Haggen and has worked for Abbot Tours, Quality Inn and...

Bellingham Marine to celebrate 50th anniversary.(Awards and anniversaries)
December 1, 2007... In 2008, Bellingham Marine will mark its 50th anniversary with the completion of the rebuild of Shilshole Bay Marina. Bellingham Marine supplied the docks for Shilshole when it was first built and was selected to supply the docks for its...

Duo among the first nationwide to get certified.(Awards and anniversaries)(Robin Robertson and Scott Young instructors at Bellingham Tennis Club and Fairhaven Fitness)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... The Bellingham Tennis Club and Fairhaven Fitness congratulate Robin Robertson and Scott Young for completing the CycleOps Power Training Systems Certification for indoor cycling. Robertson and Young are two of the first 100 instructors to...

Local chiropractor wins Kiwanis award.(Awards and anniversaries)(Dr. Bruce Jorgensen employee of Kiwanis Club of Bellingham)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Dr. Bruce Jorgensen received the Kiwanian of the Year award from the Kiwanis Club of Bellingham for his dedicated service to the club. Jorgensen has worked tirelessly to organize several community service projects and under his leadership the...

Unruh is best bagger in the state.(Awards and anniversaries)(Harvey Unruh employee of Brown and Cole Stores Inc.)(State's Best Bagger award)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Harvey Unruh, Sunset Cost Cutter courtesy clerk and grocery-bagger extraordinaire, has won the highly coveted Washington State's Best Bagger award. Sponsored by the Washington Food Industry, the competition pitted Unruh, who is more than...

Local Clinic gains safety recognition.(Awards and anniversaries)(Bellingham Anesthesia & Surgical Consultants received award)(William O. Robertson Patient Safety Award)(Washington State Medical Association)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Bellingham Anesthesia & Surgical Consultants received the William O. Robertson Patient Safety Award Oct. 5 from the Washington State Medical Society. The award recognized the clinic for meeting strict guidelines and criteria while implementing...

Local boat dealer receives highest certification.(Awards and anniversaries)
December 1, 2007... BoonDocks Boats and Motors Inc. is now a Five Star Marine Dealership. In business for over 25 years, BoonDocks is the third sales and service marine dealership in Washington state to obtain the five-star status. All five-star dealerships are...

Wine magazine honors Fairhaven restaurant.(Awards and anniversaries)
December 1, 2007... Flats Tapas Bar in Fairhaven won Wine Enthusiast magazine's Award of Distinction for being one of America's most wine-friendly restaurants for 2007. The restaurant was picked out of thousands of applicants and the award recognizes owners Rich...

Bellingham boutique celebrates first year.(Awards and anniversaries)
December 1, 2007... Theresa Griffin hosted a fashion show for professional women celebrating Unique West's one-year anniversary on Nov. 8. Tag-lined Dressing for Success, the event included an education session from Waddell & Reed financial advisor Scott Caldwell...

Domistyle wins two design awards.(Awards and anniversaries)(Puget Sound Chapter)(Bath Association)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... The Bellingham based residential design firm Domistyle received two prestigious design awards for local projects. The Puget Sound Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association honored Domistyle for two Bellingham projects, one for the...

Absorption Corp. wins outstanding achievement award.(Awards and anniversaries)
December 1, 2007... Absorption Corp., a subsidiary of International Absorbents, a leading developer and producer of environmentally friendly pet care and industrial products, won Petcetera's First Outstanding Achievement Award in the live animals and supplies...

'Employees first' makes happier workers.(Personal Coach)
December 1, 2007... Ask the top toy company how they know what toy will grab the attention of children and they'll tell you, "We go directly to the source--the kids." Ask the automobile industry how they design a car that will sell and they'll tell you the...

Architects: ranked by number of licensed architects.(Company rankings)
December 1, 2007... Architects ranked by number of licensed architects Company name Phone 2006 Street/Web Address Fax Billings 1 Zervas Group Architects ...

Auto dealers: ranked by number of new vehicles sold.(Company rankings)
December 1, 2007... Auto Dealers ranked by number of new vehicles sold Company name Phone 2006 Street/Web Address Fax Revenue 1 Wilson Motors 676-0600 $50-$60 ...