Bellingham Business Journal articles from June 2003

Bellingham Business Journal archives from June 2003

City rejects tax break for State Street project: despite falling within the city-mandated area for this type of project, City Council votes it down 4-3.
June 1, 2003

Iowa Street shakeup leaves car dealers happy.
June 1, 2003

Builders plan new Fairhaven complex at 10th and Harris.
June 1, 2003

Holy requester, Batman! (Publisher's Notebook).
June 1, 2003

Business Journal staffers win three SPJ awards.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

BBJ hires Larry Tingley to fill vacant sales position.(Bellingham Business Journal)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Toad Mountain Coffee to open second location. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

FootwoRx to open in Barkley Village. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Visitors bureau launches branding program. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Lickety Split Ice Cream & Deli to open in mid-June. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

HR consultant opens her own company. (The Buzz).(Raquel Hansen opens HR Insights)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Pak Mail opens in Barkley Village. (The Buzz).(Pak Mail Centers of America Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

New health care walk-in clinic now on Meridian. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Consignment store on Northwest Avenue sold. (The Buzz).(Amy Jaquess has purchased the Lil Duds consignment store)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Favinger Plumbing moves, expands. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Shredding company upgrades equipment. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Hannegan dog kennel has new name. (The Buzz).(Doggie Daycare Center changes name to Strandell Farms Bed & Biscuit )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Local company's hat lands in Disney movie. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Call for speakers for 2003 Whatcom Business Conference. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Washington Business Week students to 'the real world'. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Robert Atkinson opens insurance office in Fairhaven. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

BBB: Beware of 'rebuilding Iraq' construction scheme. (The Buzz).(Better Business Bureau)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Creative Fire spreads into bigger space. (The Buzz).(Creative Fire Candles moves into a 2,200-square-foot manufacturing facility )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Regence BlueShield to close Northwest Avenue office. (The Buzz).(to close five Washington offices)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Aluminum Chambered Boats launches new product. (The Buzz).(unveils three new high-performance boats)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Lucci's closes; port seeking new tenant.
June 1, 2003

SBDC, WWU partner on countywide business survey.(Western's Small Business Development Center)
June 1, 2003

PFD update: City Council approves interlocal agreement.(Bellingham Whatcom Public Facilities District)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

G-P managers: pulp-mill site is being evaluated; first steps in long road to redevelopment have been taken by the company, they say. (Conversation -- Chip Hilarides and Glenn Taylor).
June 1, 2003

Trials of the heart trials of the spirit.
June 1, 2003

After year of cost-cutting, Britax back in the black.
June 1, 2003

Unforeseen expenses: all Bettie Moore wanted to do was tear down the defunct gas station she and her husband ran for more than 20 years, and sell the land. $125,000 in cleanup costs later, she finally can.
June 1, 2003

Anderson Paper growing one roll at a time: Rick Anderson's company posted $44 million in gross sales in 2002, a jump of more than 40 percent from the previous year.(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003

Canadian dollar's rise having mixed results: while the number of Canadian shoppers is expected to rise, forecasters don't see it reaching the boom levels of five years ago anytime soon.
June 1, 2003

Up all night: late-night crews keep the city's businesses going at all hours.
June 1, 2003

A clearer vision?(Waterfront Futures Group)
June 1, 2003

Port districts gave control of harbors back to the cities.
June 1, 2003

Business births.(optometrist)
June 1, 2003

Here's How Marketing incorporates, adds partner. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Reid awarded certified brokerage manager designation. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Lewis joins Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance. (Keeping up with People).(Deana Lewis)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Logghe promoted to senior vice president at Banner Bank. (Keeping up with People).(Jim Logghe)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Opportunity Council announces new board officers. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Mother-son team open real estate office in Birch Bay. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Harduar announced as best administrative professional. (Keeping up with People).(Linda Harduar CPS named the Best Administrative Professional for 2003)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

John L Scott adds new agents. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Joffrion elected president elect of the archivists association. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Occhiogrosso wins Coldwell Banker's top agent award. (Keeping up with People).(Chuck Occhiogrosso)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Bellingham lawyer Greg Boos listed in who's who publication. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

BIA has new governmental affairs director, events coordinator. (Keeping up with People).(Building Industry Association of Whatcom County)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Pauley, Kirschman join Pacific Republic Mortgage. (Keeping up with People).(Dave Pauley and Leena Kirschman)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Westford earns funeral insurance license. (Keeping up with People).(Rob Westford)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Horizon Bank names vice presidents, hires officers. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

KeyBank names Pickering vice president, relationship manager. (Keeping up with People).(Gary Pickering)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Local lawyer Barry Meyers receives certification in elder law. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Larson Gross partner attends national tax conference. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Waddell & Reed agents receive awards, attend L.A. meeting. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

McDonald Financial vice president receives NASD/NYSE licensing. (Keeping up with People).(Eddy Roddy; National Association of Securities Dealers/New York Stock Exchange)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Rembert, Whatcom Land Title receives first quarter recognition. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

North Coast Credit Union adds board members. (Keeping up with People).(Thom Kroll and Stan Snapp)
June 1, 2003

Multop publishes investment booklet for seniors. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Whatcom County Realtors members receive recognition. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Lydiard opens Edward Jones office. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

New surgeon added at Madrona Medical. (Keeping up with People).(Dr. Stephen Cesar)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Gail Walker to be featured on Channel 26's 'A Taste Of'. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Safford honored as state physician of the year. (Keeping up with People).(Dr. Bertha Safford honered as Family Physician of the Year by the Washington Academy of Family Physicians)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Levine hired at Western Tool Supply. (Keeping up with People).(Michael Levine is new store manager)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

DeYoung joins Oltman Insurance. (Keeping up with People).(Darin De Young)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Budd Gould elected to national restaurant board. (Keeping up with People).(National Restaurants Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Stremler selected state Realtors executive officer of the year. (Awards).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Farmers Insurance district manager, agents receive 'Topper Club' awards. (Awards).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Fabiano receives health association award. (Awards).(American College Health Association presented the Ruth E. Boynton Award to Pat Fabiano, program director of Western Washington University's Prevention and Wellness Services)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Country Insurance honors Grams. (Awards).(Country Insurance and Financial Services Agent Ryan Grams earns position on organization's distinguished All American team)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

How about a few summertime marketing tips? (On Small Businesses).
June 1, 2003

Local salespeople deserve your respect! (Lessons I've Learned).
June 1, 2003

Boosting your R.O.I.: how to avoid working for free. (Marketing Success).
June 1, 2003

Learning the art of effective delegation, Part II. (Staffing Solutions).
June 1, 2003

Solved: the mystery of the shrinking inventory; local retailers such as hardware sales are working overtime to reduce "Inventory Shrinkage," the trade term for theft.
June 1, 2003

Calendar.
June 1, 2003

Eldridge one of town's early visionaries: timber magnate played a prominent role in promoting area to the outside world; also helped oversee the early establishment of Bellingham, and sewed in state Legislature. (Looking Back).
June 1, 2003

A taller, denser Old Town a smart idea to boost growth. (Editorial).
June 1, 2003

Halo. (Halos & Pitchforks).(Building Industry Association for its pledge of $5,000 to the Max Higbee Center)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

The concept of enterprise facilitation. (Inside the EDC).(economic development)
June 1, 2003

Little Index, pointing toward adventure. (Snohomish County).(mining town)
June 1, 2003