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Bellingham Business Journal archives from February 2005
Nine-story building planned for Fairhaven.
February 1, 2005... Ted Mischaikov and Rick Westerop have plans for a nine-story building on the empty lot west of the Harris Square Condominiums, which is currently under construction on Harris and 10th in Fairhaven.
Mischaikov and Westerop, under the name...
3D leaving downtown.(3D Computer Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Adieu, to you and you and you.(Bellingham Business Journal's Ingrid Bergman says)
February 1, 2005... "Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
The great thing about that line, accompanied by the famous final shot of Humphrey Bogart walking off into the mist at the end of "Casablanca," is that even though this is at...
New owner at The Comics Place.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Jason Ufkes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Boyle opens Clearwater Communications.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Jim Boyle)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Management change at Bellis Fair.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Dennis Curtis )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Bellis Fair General Manager Bob Buchanan has accepted another position in the General Growth company and will be replaced in mid-February by Dennis Curtis of Salem, Ore.
Curtis was the general manager of Salem Center, a downtown mall that...
Century 21 enters Bellingham market.(Carl W.R. Dufton and his wife, Diane)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Carl W.R. Dufton and his wife, Diane, are opening a Century 21 office at 1301 W. Bakerview Rd., in the Fred Meyer Shopping center, next to Blockbuster.
The 1,500-square-foot office is expected to be ready in early March and will be a...
Company relocates headquarters to Bellingham.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Flow Products Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Film association purchases building.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Whatcom Film Association)
February 1, 2005
New office complex set for Bakerview.(Around Town)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Local owner to open second business.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Dream On Futon)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Bean Blossom sold.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Bean Blossom Coffee )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Business magazine makes major changes.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Pulse Publications)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Local restaurant files for bankruptcy.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Marina Restaurant)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
WFG plans head to Council for approval.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
February 1, 2005... The Bellingham City Council will hold a public hearing on Feb. 28 to consider approving the results of the Waterfront Futures Group's action plan.
The approval of the WFG's plans is also the first step in the process to create a master...
Work moves forward on Moose Lodge site.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Contracts.(recreational facilities contracts)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The following government contracts have been awarded in the past month:
Heritage Recreation Center at South Hill, $5,450,644 to IMCO General, Bellingham. Issued by Pierce County Council Office.
Additions to the Whatcom County...
Building permits.(Top Properties)(Public Notice)
February 1, 2005... The following building permits have been issued recently. Permits include all commercial projects above $10,000, as well as residential homes valued above $250,000.
Bellingham
1331 Meador Ave. #106, $48,000 tenant improvement,...
Pending permits.(Top Properties)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Top properties.(Top Properties)
February 1, 2005... 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 over...
Flats Tapas Bar.(Restaurateurs veiws)
February 1, 2005... Flats Tapas Bar
Owners: Rich McCudden, Yasmine McCudden, MArk Moehn
Address: 1307 11th St.
Phone: 738-6001
Startup date: Jan. 19
Square footage: 1,400
Initial investment: Not disclosed
Rich and Yasmine McCudden...
Fairhaven Pizza Co.(Business Births: Pizza restaurants)
February 1, 2005
Creative Dance Wear.(Business Births)(Clothing industry)
February 1, 2005
Weitzel receives salesman of the month awards.(Chris Weitzel)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Unity Group agents complete insurance education program.(Keeping Up With People)(Unity Group Insurance and Financial Services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Crazy Bull named president of higher-education consortium.(Cheryl Crazy Bull joined American Indian Higher Education Consortium)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Cheryl Crazy Bull, president of Northwest Indian College, has been elected president of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., AIHEC is composed of 35 tribal colleges in the United States and Canada....
Washington Council on Economic Education elects new board chair.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Samuel's Furniture adds three new sales staff.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Because of continued growth, Samuel's has added three new sales consultants.
Michele Matheson, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, was previously employed with Brown & Cole for 19 years, where she had several different management...
Meyers announces new services.(Keeping Up With People)(Elder Law Offices of Barry M. Meyers )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
New WWU vice president for external affairs named.(Keeping Up With People)(Western Washington University)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Bob Wallin Insurance adds services to website.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Bob Wallin Insurance has recently revised their website to create the ability to quote auto insurance or request a quote online for personal, commercial and financial insurance. The site is located www.bobwallin.com. The independent agency has...
John L. Scott Bellingham adds two agents.(Keeping Up With People)(appointment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Madrona Medical Group adds two new physicians.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Colophon Cafe brings in consultant to work with bakery.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
McCallum attends catering conference.(Emerald Bay's Beau McCallum attends conference)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Emerald Bay's Executive Producer Beau McCallum spent time in January with Mike Roman, president of Catersource, at the Catersource 13th Annual National Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas.
Roman, know as "Mr. Catering," heads up the...
BTC Foundation elects board officers.(Bellingham Technical College Foundation )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Bellingham Technical College Foundation has announced the election of 2005 board officers.
Officers of the board include President Jack Haupt, Regional Vice President of facilities and support services with St. Joseph Hospital; Vice...
Jail health program nurses gain national certification.(Visiting Nurse Personal Services, Shari Holst)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Visiting Nurse Personal Services nurses Shari Holst, RN, and Debbie Park, LPN, have successfully completed the Certified Correctional Health Professional program. Certification is awarded to those working in the field of correctional health...
Skagit State Bank appoints Wilkinson.(Keeping Up With People)(Steven J. Wilkinson )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Skagit State Bank has announced the recent appointment of Steven J. Wilkinson as a commercial loan officer responsible for serving, expanding and enhancing Skagit State Bank's commercial presence in Whatcom County.
A long-standing resident...
Whidbey Island Bank promotes Zoro, Stewart.(Keeping Up With People)(Peggy Zoro )(James M. Stewart )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Whidbey Island Bank, a subsidiary of Washington Banking Company, has announced that senior vice president Peggy Zoro has been named the manager of the bank's new financial services division, and senior vice president James M. Stewart has been...
Rentals assoc. elects officers.(Northwest Rental Owners Association appoints)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Northwest Rental Owners Association, serving Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties, has elected its new officers and board of directors for 2005. The organization offers education, forms and political representation to owners of...
Fairhaven Realty adds Spiller.(Keeping Up With People)(Jared Spiller )(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Fairhaven Realty has added Jared Spiller as a real estate agent.
Spiller is a life-long resident of Whatcom County and has 15 years of home-building experience.
Moss Adams hires nine new professionals.(Keeping Up With People)(Moss Adams L.L.P.)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Moss Adams has announced the hiring of nine new professionals in January.
Matt Lehman is a staff accountant in the tax department. He recently graduated from WWU with a bacelor's degree in accounting. Joel Heverling is a staff accountant...
Parker Paints' Chris Mastropoalo chosen salesman of the year.(Keeping Up With People)(Parker Paint Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Chris Mastropoalo of Parker Paint in Bellingham was chosen as salesman of the year for 2004 for all of Washington and Oregon. He was given the award in Tacoma in January. Mastropoalo has been in outside sales for Parker Paint for two-and-a-half...
Kids' World announces promotions, new leadership positions.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Kids' World, a locally owned and operated pre-school and child care program, announces the promotion of Pauli Larsen to center director at the Kids' World Northwest location.
Larsen was formerly the assistant director at Kids' World 2000...
Mulhern posses licensing exam.(Tracey Mulhern passed out State of Washington Professional Geologist Licensing Exam)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Tracey Mulhern, staff geologist with Farallon Consulting in Bellingham, has passed the State of Washington Professional Geologist Licensing Exam. Since joining Farallon in 2001, Mulhern has conducted site assessments and worked on remediation...
DeWaard and Jones adds Schripsema.(Keeping Up With People)(Rob Schripsema)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Local business technology consulting firm DeWaard and ]ones Company has announced the addition of Rob Schripsema, formerly president of Integra Software of Lynden, to its staff of senior technology consultants.
This move comes after many...
Speedy Automated Mailers adds Al Coyle to staff.(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Speedy Automated Mailers has announced that AI Coyle has joined the company as a communications consultant. Coyle has many years of experience in Skagit County, and his knowledge in advertising media will provide clients with an invaluable...
Edward Jones representative receives asset management designation.(Terrell Goertz recevices professional designation of accredited asset management specialist)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Terrell Goertz of the financial-services firm Edward Jones has achieved the professional designation of accredited asset management specialist.
Goertz successfully completed the accredited asset management specialist professional education...
Lambert completes DreamMaker bath and kitchen workshop.(Mark Lambert completes special training)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Villhauer lends experience, expertise in training seminar.(Tim Villhauer trains investment representatives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Cooper to rejoin the Sean Humphrey House board.(John Cooper appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Branch Out! receives Learning Magazine's 2005 Teachers' Choice Award.(educational game and curriculum, Cultivating Connections receives award)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Bellingham-based Cultivating Connections recently received Learning Magazine's 2005 Teachers' Choice Award for the Branch Out! educational game and curriculum.
Cultivating Connections is a nationally recognized, heart-driven business that...
Anthro-Tech wins top honors at communications competition.(Suzanne Boyd recieves award from Society of Technical Communication )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Suzanne Boyd, principal consultant for Bellingham-based Anthro-Tech Inc., won top honors from the Society of Technical Communication for her work on the user-centered redesign of the Washington State Labor & Industries web site and the state...
StonWest home recognized in 'best home' competition.(Awards/Anniversaries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
The Black Drop Coffeehouse wins recognition for excellence.(Awards/Anniversaries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
Plan ahead in 2005.(on small businesses)
February 1, 2005
Address the root of conflict.(Staffing Solutions)(workplace conflict)(Column)
February 1, 2005
Fun workplaces are more efficient, happier.(Lessons I've learned)(Column)
February 1, 2005
Time to place a value on your information.(Tech Help)
February 1, 2005
2005 Business Person of the Year: Frank King.(11th Annual Readers Choice Awards)
February 1, 2005
Chmelik, Haggen, Hizzoner's return to podium again in 2005.(11th Annual Readers Choice Awards)
February 1, 2005
Meetings.(Community)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005
Calendar.(Leads & Tips)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005
Nonprofit notebook.(Leads & Tips)(Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association)(Northwest Youth Services)
February 1, 2005
Business licenses.(Leads & Tips)
February 1, 2005
Liquor licenses.(Leads & Tips)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005
WARN notices.(Leads & Tips)(Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act)(Brief Article)(Public Notice)
February 1, 2005
Judgments.(Leads & Tips)(Public Notice)
February 1, 2005
Tax liens.(Leads & Tips)(Public Notice)
February 1, 2005
Bankruptcies.(Leads & Tips)(Public Notice)
February 1, 2005
Interstate brought new era to city: congestion on Route 99 was choking city's downtown.(Looking Back)
February 1, 2005
Is it time for the city to implement a Night Court?( )(Editorial)
February 1, 2005
Off beat.(Opinions)
February 1, 2005
Studies, community and business leaders support 'Buy Local First'.(Guest Column)(Column)
February 1, 2005
Hodges seems deeply invested in 'false economy'.(Opinions)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005