Bellingham Business Journal articles from January 2003

Bellingham Business Journal archives from January 2003

Michaels to build new Guide store.(Michaels Arts & crafts to build a 24,000 sqare foot retail outlet)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Techhaus' Blaine plans still on hold: company's lack of financing slowing efforts.(Techhaus's planned 143,000 square foot facility awaiting financing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Bellingham data center FiberCloud purchased by Everett telecom firm.(LightStream Data Centers Inc. )
January 1, 2003

There goes Santa Claus, there goes Santa Claus. (Publisher's Notebook).(Editorial)
January 1, 2003

Chestnut Street home to new pub. (The Buzz).(new brew pub to open in February)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

United Furniture Warehouse to close Bellingham store. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

GBA Design moves back to Bellingham. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Several local businesses ring in 2003 by closing. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Guide Meridian road widening delayed; I-5 project up for bid. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Taco Del Mar to open second Bellingham location. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

John L. Scott reports two record-breaking months in 2002. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Credit Union going into Fred Meyer shopping center. (The Buzz).(Industrial Credit Union to open first in-store branch)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Open Access expands its fiber optic network. (The Buzz).(ISP wires up business park)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Partnership to present research on local economy. (The Buzz).(The Partnership for a Sustainable Economy presentation to be at a breakfast meeting)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

'Net broadcasting comes to Bellingham. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Paul Grey shifts gears with venture capital idea. (The Buzz).(venture capital fund to be built with "angel investors")(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

New tanning salon to open on Sunset. (The Buzz).(in the Sunset Square Mall)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Corner of Bakerview and Northwest next for development. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Chiropractor moves into Yew Street office. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

New substance abuse center opens on Dupont Street. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

ACOMA owners start Mac-loving newsletter. (The Buzz).(A Couple Of Mac Addicts)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Chamber finishes year strongly; 'back on track'.(Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Forecasters: 2003 will be slight improvement on 2002.(US Bank 13th Annual Economic Outlook Forum)
January 1, 2003

Premier Agendas expands operations division.
January 1, 2003

Port investigating possible biogas generation site.(Port of Bellingham )
January 1, 2003

From nonswimming sailor to vegetarian cattleman: commercial real-estate agent Ron Bennett is a veritable potpourri of interesting contradictions. (Profile).
January 1, 2003

How optimistic are your about the coming year? (We Had to Ask).
January 1, 2003

Legislative session sure to be contentious: wrangling over pet programs and local funding sure to be acute and intense as state lawmakers attempt to make do with budget's shortfall.
January 1, 2003

Area's growth good news for its architects: commercial and public-sector work booming as local architects become more specialized.
January 1, 2003

The Auto Salon. (Business Births).
January 1, 2003

Hansey joins Keith Cox Autobahn. (Keeping Up with People).(Ginger Hansey, internet and website manager)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Loomis hired as sales manager. (Keeping Up with People).(Semiahmoo Resort; David R. Loomis)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Local dentist completes program. (Keeping Up with People).(Dr. Eric Yaremko, advanced program in periodontal prosthodontics)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Ferguson to start safety program. (Keeping Up with People).(Katherine "Katie" Ferguson, School Safety Initiative)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Phillips completes safety videos. (Keeping Up with People).(Kathy Conlan Phillips, principal of KCP Communications)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Smith named president of advisory group. (Keeping Up with People).(Orphalee Smith, new president of St. Joseph Hospital's Community Council)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Champagne to host workshop. (Keeping Up with People).(Pam Champagne, owner of the coaching and consulting firm The Champagne Group)
January 1, 2003

WTA hires marketing manager. (Keeping Up with People).(Whatcom Transit Authority hires Maureen Camandona)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Christensen attends conference. (Keeping Up with People).(Bellingham Architect David Christensen)(urban redevelopment conference)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Gorman now on SBDC Board. (Keeping Up with People).(Taimi Dunn Gorman of Gorman Publicity)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Myers joins Milne's Auto Repair. (Keeping Up with People).(Pat Myers named service adviser for Milne's Downtown Auto Repair)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Kelley-Bertram named manager. (Keeping Up with People).(Yvette Kelley-Bertram appointed at Peoples Bank)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Schripsema attends conference. (Keeping Up with People).(Rob Schrimpsema attends Intuit Developers Conference)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Northwest Business Club announces new officers. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Banner Bank hires assistant VP. (Keeping Up with People).(names Bert Bovenkamp assistant VP)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Case receives promotion. (Keeping Up with People).(Great Western Security Systems names Bill Case sales manager )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Zoro named WWU trustee. (Keeping Up with People).(Peggy Zorro named to board of trustees of Western Washington University)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Moseley completes seminar. (Keeping Up with People).(Kristi Moseley attends Chain Reaction Force seminar)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Herbold joins Diamond B. (Keeping Up with People).(Paul Herbold, Jr. named Corporate safety director of Diamond B Constructors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Croy returns to Metcalf Hodges. (Keeping Up with People).(LuWilla Croy re-hired by Metcalf Hodges as tax accountant)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Parise new court commissioner. (Keeping Up with People).(Anthony S. Praise named court commissioner by Whatcom County District Court)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Leese joins barber shop. (Keeping Up with People).(Andrew Leese hired by The Barber Shop )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

2002 a year of growth and rebirth for the city: year's top 10 stories' central focus one of development, planning and foresight. (Year in Review: The Top 10 Stories of 2002).(construction, remodeling, and renovation in Bellingham, Washington)
January 1, 2003

Hello and goodbye: the top entries and exits of 2002; despite high-tech dropoff, Bellingham in 2002 experienced a net gain in new employers and businesses vs. closures. (Year in Review: Comings & Goings).(business formations, employment, and closures in Bellingham, Washington for 2002)
January 1, 2003

A look at the people who made the news: whether they were developing the downtown, feeding the needy or helping new arrivals, these business owners stood out in 2002. (Year in Review: People in the News).(various business entrepreneuers in Bellingham, Washington)
January 1, 2003

Despite economy, 2002 broke city's permitting record: second half of 2002 had more permit applications than for entire year of 2001; housing still leading the way. (Year in Review: Real Estate).(2002 housing industry in Bellingham, Washington)
January 1, 2003

Holiday sales higher than expected in 2002: no records were set, but most retailers report being 'pleasantly surprised' by robust local spending. (Year in Review: Holiday WrapUp).(retail store holiday sales in Bellingham, Washington)
January 1, 2003

It's time to get paid. Are you ready? You started your small business with the realization that you couldn't pay yourself in the beginning. But when do you draw the line and start taking a salary? (Business Toolkit).
January 1, 2003

Nickelodeons filled city's storefronts: the Bell, the Dream, Kern's and the Queen were all at the forefront of city's movie evolution. (Looking Back).(movie theaters)
January 1, 2003

Let's keep the momentum going in 2003.(downtown, waterfront development)(Editorial)
January 1, 2003

Halos & Pitchforks.(Master Remolders Council donates money to Blue Skies for Children, Loving Space Kindergarten has sign stolen)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

More collaboration needed as state's businesses begin new year. (Guest Column).
January 1, 2003

Helicopter repair firm donates to Civil Air Patrol. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Aviation Compenent Services gives financial grant to U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Kulshan land trust awarded two $250,000 grants. (Nonprofit Notebook).(Kulshan Community Land Trust receives financial awards from city of Bellingham and Washington State Housing Trust Fund)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Lose weight for charity! (Nonprofit Notebook).(Express Fitness for Women forming competition to raise money for charities)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Local businesses support Red Cross Real Heroes event. (Nonprofit Notebook).(various Bellingham, Washington businesses donate finances to Red Cross)
January 1, 2003

Whatcom Literacy Council fundraiser nets $17,000. (Nonprofit Notebook).(in donations)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

More than $15,000 raised for charity at Bellis Fair. (Nonprofit Notebook).(money raised for local nonprofits)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

American Museum of Radio names advisory board. (Nonprofit Notebook).(American Museum of Radio's National Advisory Board)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2003

Meetings.(Calendar)
January 1, 2003