Bellingham Business Journal articles from January 2002

Bellingham Business Journal archives from January 2002

Bellis Fair submits plan for new theater: Borders books seen as possible tenant for current cinema location.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Blood plasma center coming to Cordata area.(Bio Life Plasma Services)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Time to hit the reset button. (Publishers Notebook).(importance of reflecting on jobs performance, satisfaction)(Editorial)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Burnham Pacific sells Bellingham shopping center. (The Buzz).(Burnham Pacific Properties Inc. sold Park Manor to Pacific Retail L.P.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

MB Design lands national contract. (The Buzz).(Wells Fargo Bank awards brochure design contract)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Bellair Charters awarded 2002 Tulip Fest transit contract. (The Buzz).(Bellair Charters/Airporter Shuttle)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

New on-site drape-cleaning service stared. (The Buzz).(Cascade Drapery and Blind Cleaning)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

St. Joseph to present workplace program. (The Buzz).
January 1, 2002

Timber framing company taking shape. (The Buzz).(Two Dog Timberworks)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

TAG awards three scholarship. (The Buzz).(Bellingham Whatcom Technology Alliance Group)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Deadline looms for disaster relief loans. (The Buzz).
January 1, 2002

St. Joseph Hospital employee to carry Olympic torch. (The Buzz).(Carol Brumet selected for 2002 Winter Olympics)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Marketing company moves downtown. (The Buzz).(Here's How Marketing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Companies give back to the community over holidays. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

VECO Pacific achieves safety milestone. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Two jewelers split, start new businesses. (The Buzz).(Jewelry Clinic's Rod Smithson and Sofie Hynes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Avenue Bread sold. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Homax wins contract with Home Depot. (The Buzz).(steel wool supply contract)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

NW Computer Supplies opens campus retail outlet. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

New TV station begins broadcasting. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Greenways eyes 40-acre Pacific Concrete site.
January 1, 2002

Guiseppe's set to open in former boZak site.
January 1, 2002

Construction numbers for 2001 show busy year.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002

Building a business one fender at a time: Roger Pearson bought Auto-B-Craft in 1980; now, 21 years later, he still loves coming to work every morning. (Survivor: Auto-B-Craft).
January 1, 2002

Group forms to fight stormwater tax/fee: Is it a tax? Is it a fee? Is it a utility? The People for Fair Stormwater Solutions say they aim to find out, and hint that a class-action lawsuit may also be in the offing.
January 1, 2002

How optimistic are you about 2002? Opinions vary from local business people and elected officials; most say this year couldn't be worse than 2001.
January 1, 2002

Oyster Creek Inn is back from the brink: After nearly two years, Chuckanut Drive landmark reopens after structural problems almost caused building to be torn down.
January 1, 2002

Many businesses thriving during economic slowdown: Career counselors, resume writers, personnel agencies finding success in this economic cycle.(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002

Creative benefits can boost morale, retention: from free burritos and massages to more vacation or profit sharing, these businesses get creative with the benefits they give employees -- and are paid back in kind.
January 1, 2002

Squalicum Mall a hit with retailers: New facility's improved parking and sight lines were worth the wait, say shopowners.
January 1, 2002

Whatever you do, don't call it a 'mailing list!'. (Lessons I've Learned).(tips for managing mail lists)(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002

Parcher able to keep job, family in balance: success as a real estate agent can only come with long hours, many miles in your car, and a huge cell phone bill -- but keeping your family as your main priority is possible, too.(Mike Parcher)
January 1, 2002

Inside the virtual office: is it the commute of the future?
January 1, 2002

Bigwigs look at the future of marketing, 2002 and beyond. (Marketing Success).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

CVB starting new 'Bring It Home' campaign. (Inside the CVB).(Whatcom County's Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes tourism)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Herndon named partner in firm. (Keeping Up with People).(Kathy Herndon, CPA; Varner, Sytsma and Herndon)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Birch Bay Chamber elects boardmembers. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Dentist changes business name. (Keeping Up with People).(Northwest Center For Esthetic Dentistry becomes Bellinghamsmiles.com Dental Care)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Bellingham councilmember receives accreditation. (Keeping Up with People).(John Watts)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Graham Haight named residential district manager for Pac NW Bank. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Hinkle joins RE/MAX real estate. (Keeping Up with People).(Mike Hinkle appointed)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Steele earns state designation. (Keeping Up with People).(Brian Steele licensed as professional engineering geologist)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Brock records high score in customer satisfaction survey. (Keeping Up with People).(Amy Brock, American Express Financial Advisors Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Applied Digital restructures management team. (Keeping Up with People).(appointments made)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Two Haggen employees to attend university food program. (Keeping Up with People).(Derrick Anderson, Ron Johnson)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Reddy named Haggen manager at Sehome. (Keeping Up with People).(Frank Reddy)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Willits announces retirement. (Keeping Up with People).(Fritz Willis, Bellingham Boys and Girls Club)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Olive Garden manager attends wine institute. (Keeping Up with People).(Charity Davis Scheffer)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Local chapter of AIA elects board. (Keeping Up with People).(American Institue of Architects)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Molesworth joins North Cascades Institute. (Keeping Up with People).(Kris Molesworth apponted director of development)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Lund to head state board. (Keeping Up with People).(Pam Lund joins Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Abendhoff accepts public affairs position at BP. (Keeping Up with People).(Michael Abendhoff)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Foster receives promotion. (Keeping Up with People).(Kelley Foster promoted to sales manager at Lakeview Products N.W.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Scanlon, Nesset now on NCCU board. (Keeping Up with People).(North Coast Credit Union appoints Bob Scanlon and Ken Nesset)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Dubrow hired by Fairhaven Mortgage. (Keeping Up with People).(Ron Dubrow)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Scott joins Bellingham clinic. (Keeping Up with People).(Dr. Maryanne Scott hired by Bellingham Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Clinic has)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

United Way elects 2002 board members. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Windermere hires sales associate. (Keeping Up with People).(Windermere Real Estate hires Nanette McDowell)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

IAAP elects 2002 boardmembers. (Keeping Up with People).(Bellingham chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Association snares international awards. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Local Architect chapter announces awards. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Monk joins Titan Properties staff. (Keeping Up with People).(Denis Monk)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Northwest Computer Supplies hires Sloan. (Keeping Up with People).(Wyatt Sloan)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Whatcom County Farm Service Agency committee elected. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Whatcom Symphony names Brewster executive director. (Keeping Up with People).(Lesli Brewster)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

U.S. Bank promotes Eschliman. (Keeping Up with People).(Joyce Eschliman)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Rowe to speak at national conference. (Keeping Up with People).(Alice Rowe; National Association of College Bookstores)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Lamar receives promotion at Spinnaker. (Keeping Up with People).(Jamie Lamar)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Lamont joins Haskell staff. (Keeping Up with People).(Sammie Lamont)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Beckett, Chavez join Signs Plus. (Keeping Up with People).(James Beckett and Raul Chavez)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Pennington joins Phillips 66. (Keeping Up with People).(Kathleen Pennington replaces Jerry Eklund)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Bayside Building Services. (Business Births).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Northwest Activations. (Business Births).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Is it time for a new image? Corporate makeovers can be costly investments, but pay for themselves in the long run if done right. (Business Toolkit).
January 1, 2002

EDC has full slate of activities in the coming year. (Inside the EDC).(Economic Development Council)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Meetings. (Fresh Business).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Obituaries.(directory of closed businesses)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Fool's Gold: The ill-fated Grand Central Hotel; built for a railroad boom that never occurred, hotel was eventually demolished for its scrap lumber. (Looking Back).
January 1, 2002

Partism wrangling has no place in this legislative session. (Editorial).(Gary Locke releases Washington budget)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Halos & Pitchforks.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002

Is new proposal a public-works project or congestion-relief package? (Guest Column).(transportation proposal)(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002