Bellingham Business Journal articles from February 2003

Bellingham Business Journal archives from February 2003

The Inn is out -- owner plans complete redesign: second, mixed-use structure to be built facing Railroad Avenue.(Bellingham Inn)
February 1, 2003

The Inn is out -- owner plans complete redesign: most neighbors welcome news as another breath of fresh air for downtown businesses.(Bellingham Inn)
February 1, 2003

Hertz get go-ahead for Fairhaven waterfront site.(Ken Hertz)
February 1, 2003

What's in a name? Sometimes, a heckuva lot. (Publisher's Notebook).
February 1, 2003

Lummi Island restaurant closes. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Plans submitted for major Grandview project. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Furniture City moving to Sunset. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Bargain Bookland to stay open. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

The Buckle cinches deal with Bellis Fair. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

CZG earns Pinnacle Awards for music fest Brochure. (The Buzz).(Cartwright Zeiler Group)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Wells Fargo plans fall opening. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Local candle company opening in Vegas. (The Buzz).(Creative Fire)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Plans approved for Frontier Bank's woburn branch. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

ProStock completes expansion. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Saturna Capital changes name. (The Buzz).(Investors National Corporation to Saturna Brokerage Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

WWU to offer project-management skills program. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

SBDC reports busy, successful 2002. (The Buzz).(Small Business Development Center)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Pita Pit open in City Station Building. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Northstar Therapy adds sleep center. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Mayor sees shift in gears as projects takes off: as downtown develops its own momentum, city will now focus more energy on planning for the future of the waterfront. (Conversation - Mark Asmundson).(Interview)
February 1, 2003

Orchard Street Brewery: a good head on its shoulders. (Made in Bellingham).(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003

City gate. (Building Bellingham).(West-Lind Construction and Grinstad and Wagner)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Survey: business confidence is rising locally; most survey participants say they are happy to see 2002 receding in their rear mirrors.
February 1, 2003

Ryzex ranked as area's fastest-growing firm: headquartered in Bellingham, company now has offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia; will soon open its first office in France.(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003

Could a consultant help improve your business? They're not for everybody, but for some local companies, a by-the-hour expert is just the ticket.
February 1, 2003

Health clubs feel the burn from new rec center: duplication of private services shouldn't be done by university, say local club owners.
February 1, 2003

Dream a little dream: Patricia Decker and the waterfront futures group have begun the 'visioning process' for a vibrant new waterfront. What should we expect from them? (Waterfront).
February 1, 2003

The downtown, it is a-changin' will my monthly rent be a-changin', too? Our fledgling music-store owner wonders out loud how all the downtown revitalization will affect the 'little guys' like him. (A Year on the Edge).
February 1, 2003

Anne Bond: the power of positive thoughts. (Real Estate and Construction).
February 1, 2003

Top properties. (Real Estate and Construction).(Public Notice)
February 1, 2003

Readers choice awards winners.
February 1, 2003

Smiley selected as commissioner. (Keeping up with People).(of Bellingham Municipal Court)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Bellingham officer graduates from academy. (Keeping up with People).(the FBI National Academy)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Swanson earns local award. (Keeping up with People).(named realto of the 3rd quarter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

McGowan-Smith named member of the year. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

SHRM elects board of directors. (Keeping up with People).(Society for Human Resource Management elects board of directors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Port names 2003 officers. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Jan Draut named to Gemini Solutions board. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Nicholas participates in lock workshop. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Arbour North Architecture & Interiors featured in magazine. (Keeping up with People).(Better Homes & Gardens Remodeling Ideas )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Timmer named Realtor of the Year by WCAR. (Keeping up with People).(Whatcom County Association of Realtors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Weed becomes Lakeview Products' general manager. (Keeping up with People).(Wayne Ween to oversee operations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Batty joins Bellingham Athletic Club as instructor. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

The Unity Group hires employee benefit specialist. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Graham back on the air with KISM. (Keeping up with People).(Drew Graham returns as disk jockey)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

NAIFA-NW wins Silver Award for Membership. (Keeping up with People).( Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Two new members join Red Cross Board of Directors. (Keeping up with People).(for Whatcom County, Washington)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Clark of RMC Architects elected president of NWAIA. (Keeping up with People).(Jed Clark elected to Northwest Washington American Institute of Architects )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Sustainable Connections adds new board of directors, officers. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Davis joins the Lindberg Group. (Keeping up with People).(at RE/MAX Whatcom County)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Windermere adds associates. (Keeping up with People).(three new associates added to Bellingham office )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Kirk Ghio earns advanced CRS real estate designation. (Keeping up with People).(as Certified Residential Specialist)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Krishelle Dawson promoted at Bellair Charters. (Keeping up with People).(to marketing assistant)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

ioCreative promotes Ogg to creative director. (Keeping up with People).(Doug Ogg promoted)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

People Bank promotes Dostal to vice president. (Keeping up with People).(Dough Dostal named to agricultural lending post)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Nature's Path adds three people. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Dickerson named Boys & Girls Club Volunteer of the Year. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Alcoa hires Hughes for public affairs. (Keeping up with People).(Alcoa Primary Metals hires public affairs manager)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Becky Crowe joins CZG. (Keeping up with People).(Cartwright Zeiler Group )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Business Births.(in the Bellingham, WA, market)
February 1, 2003

A few tips to keep your new small business afloat. (Lessons I've Learned).(reasons for small business failure presented)
February 1, 2003

There's no longer an 'average' American consumer. (Marketing Success).(changing demographics in the American marketplace outlined)
February 1, 2003

Peeling back the myths about our local economy. (On Small Businesses).(facts of current economic conditions lead to successful marketing strategies)
February 1, 2003

Fun is a great motivating force! (Staffing Solutions).(three tactics for improving job satisfction )
February 1, 2003

Edge Testing. (Building Bellingham).(moves location to 700 Marine Drive, Bellingham, WA)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Great idea. Now make it pay: local experts offer advice on how to take a winning concept and bring it to market. (Business Toolkit).
February 1, 2003

City, county proclaim January Alzheimer's Awareness Month. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Downtown Renaissance Network publishes calendar. (Nonprofit Notebook).(as fund raiser)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Register for Trivia Bee benefit for Literacy Council. (Nonprofit Notebook).(seventh annual event)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

SuperFeet sponsors youth soccer tournament. (Nonprofit Notebook).(for the next three years)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Banner Bank honored by Habitat for Humanity. (Nonprofit Notebook).(for 2002 contributions)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Whatcom Museum attendance reaches record high. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Whatcom Museum of History and Art had over 107,000 visitors in 2002)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Whatcom Self-Help Homes expands to Skagit County. (Nonprofit Notebook).(non-profit housing agency to expand services)
February 1, 2003

Moss Adams completes WWU fund drive. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Moss Adams LLP adds $30,000 to endowment it set up at Western Washington University)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

RE Store recycles more than four tons of computers in 2002. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Bellingham Technical College foundation awards scholarships. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Calendar.(of meetings in Bellingham, WA, through 1 March 2003)(Calendar)
February 1, 2003

Meetings.(of civic and business groups in the Bellingham, WA, area)(Calendar)
February 1, 2003

Amfab a quiet anchor on Cornwall Avenue: company took over former Bloedel-Donovan waterfront site in 1956; closed in 1972. (Looking Back).(history of American Fabricators chronicled)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003

Decker's transfer a positive one for all involved. (Editorial).
February 1, 2003

Halo. (Halos & Pitchforks).(Whatcom Community Foundation lets grants to local nonprofits)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Taxes, fees, regulations, low supply adding to area's high housing costs. (Guest Editorial).(Editorial)
February 1, 2003

A case for business investment in local politics. (Guest Column).(Column)
February 1, 2003

BBJ left out new casino. (Opinions & Correspondence).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003