Bellingham Business Journal articles from June 2006

Bellingham Business Journal archives from June 2006

Hertz planning pair of north-city projects.(Blossom Management Corp.'s owners Ken Hertz plans to build condo and office buildings)
June 1, 2006... Ken Hertz and his wife, Kathy, owners of Blossom Management Corp., have proposed two new projects in north Bellingham. One is a 60-unit condo building on Meridian Street and the other is 35,000 square feet of work studios on Cordata...

Guess what's brewing on the corner of Railroad and Champion.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
June 1, 2006... Caffe Adagio, a new Italian-inspired coffee shop, will open at 1435 Railroad Ave.--on the corner of Railroad Avenue and East Champion Street, north of Casa Que Pasa--in July. Co-owner Dianna Del Giorgio said she and her husband and partner,...

BBJ staffers take home awards at recent SPJ gala.(Bellingham Business Journal)(John Thompson)(Kenny Brown)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Bellingham Business Journal won a pair of awards at the recent Western Washington Society of Professional Journalists annual awards night at the Seattle Hilton on May 20. BBJ publisher and editor John Thompson won a second-place award...

Why we're happy we're here.(drunk officials)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... No drinking and voting Oregon legislators and staff members should not be drunk while performing their official duties, a citizen panel says. "We were uncomfortable acting as a nanny," said Kerry Tymchuk, a commission member and state...

Downtown chiropractor to work out the kinks at new location.(new location of chiropractors )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Adich Clinic, a chiropractic clinic currently located on Ellis Street, has purchased land on Barkley Boulevard for a new 5,000-square-foot building. Dave Adich, the clinic's owner, chiropractor and acupuncturist, said his business has...

Redesign coming for Cascade Laundry site.(contracts)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Bob Goodwin is under contract to purchase the Cascade Laundry Service building at 205 Prospect St., and said he hopes the sale will close in August. Goodwin, a former executive producer of The X-Files television show and a Bellingham...

Local developer to build Sunset Terrace.(Sundance Zenjestorf, builds condominiums)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Local developer Sundance Zenjestorf will build 35 condo units at 2001 E. Sunset Drive. He hopes to complete the condos by April 2007, and will sell them for approximately $120,000 to $190,000. The project, called Sunset Terrace, will...

Southern exposure: a local man's passion and marketing savvy help him turn dreams into business-success reality.(Jeffery Stiner, a business man of success)
June 1, 2006... Walking into the belly of Cavallino Autoworks garage on Horton Road in Bellingham bares some resemblance to wandering the corridors of an art museum: everything seems to have its place, classical music hums discreetly in the background and...

Mythbusting with Hart Hodges: WWU professor debunks some of Whatcom County's most common misconceptions about growth.(Western Washington University)
June 1, 2006... Lately, it seems every interest group and organization in Bellingham and Whatcom County has a study to back up their claim regarding how the area should or should not grow, and the studies' results often seem to contradict each other. Hart...

Pretzel logic: Ralf's bakery owners take their product to the streets on foot, in the traditional Bavarian style.(Ralf's Bavarian Bakery's Ralf and Kacy Sigl)
June 1, 2006... Every Thursday morning at 10, employees at Northwest Computer on Cornwall flock around Kacy Sigl's basket of freshly baked Bavarian-style pretzels. Dressed in a traditional Bavarian dirndl--a white blouse beneath a moss-colored bodice and...

The Hansen clan: toothy grins all around: Whatcom family has taken a bite out of a local niche market--and developed a family trade.(family owned business management)
June 1, 2006... It seems the Hansen family trade has an addictive quality: every family member that tries it keeps coming back to it. For a while, Tony Hansen stayed away. He started in high school, working for his father. Then he left, he said, to "sow...

Kitchens for the glitterati: Marshall Dobry spent years as the 'kitchen designer for the stars," and now he's bringing his star-studded stories to Bellingham.(Biography)
June 1, 2006... Marshall Dobry has some stories to tell. The thing is, he'd rather hear yours. "If a prospective client comes into the showroom, I want to hear their story," he said. "Their story can be anything from their budget, to their personal needs,...

Farmer's market a seedbed for germinating businesses: offers a crash course for local startups each weekend.(farmers' market)
June 1, 2006... "Can I help you with anything?" a flower vendor asks a woman in a raincoat. "Just enjoying your stuff," the woman says. "You could enjoy it at home, too," the vendor replies and the two women smile and begin discussing flowers. ...

Go ahead, take a load off: experience shows a well-rested shop is a more productive shop.(work stress management)
June 1, 2006... For Melanie Springer, it can occur when gazing at a postcard-sized picture. For Pete Nelson, it's often evident in a short walk outside. And for customer service manager Mark Mallett, it can happen when he hurls rubber balls at co-workers at...

New buzz about old town: developers showing increased interest in potential-laden area.(restructuring of Old Town)
June 1, 2006... Bellingham's Old Town is not an official neighborhood and has no concrete boundaries. But lately Old Town has come into focus as an area experiencing the beginning of a revitalization effort by the city and by local developers. And in...

Building permits.
June 1, 2006... 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. Pending 2506 Cornwall Ave., $10,000 for tenant improvement: Day Spa...

The paperdoll.(paperdoll cosmetics)(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... Owner: Shultzie Fay Address: 1200 Harris Ave., Ste. 305, in the Sycamore Square Building Phone: 738-3655 Web site: www.thepaperdoll.net Startup date: May 4 Square Footage: 350 The paperdoll is a kaleidoscope of...

Backcountry essentials.(online outdoor gear company, backcountrystore.com)
June 1, 2006... Owners: Erica and Chris Gerston Address: 214 W. Holly St. Phone: 543-5678 Web site: www.backcountryessentials.net Startup date: May 31 Square Footage: 1,800 Erica and Chris Gerston's 12-week-old daughter, Avery,...

Re-threads.(Re-Threads, men's consignment clothing store)(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... Owners: Rian Greer and Becki Lawson Address: 1309 Cornwall Ave. Phone: 733-2610 Web site: www.re-threads.net Startup date: May 1 Square Footage: 3,200 Initial Investment: $13,000 For a 25-year-old, Rian...

Brett Eaton named director of golf at Semiahmoo Resort.(Semiahmoo Resort )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Brett Eaton has been named director of golf at Semiahmoo Resort and will oversee operations at the resort's two highly acclaimed courses Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club and Loomis Trail Golf Club. Eaton most recently was the PGA head golf pro at...

3D Corporation expands reach to sales and technical teams.(promotion of Ryan Pavitt and Tim Hagglund)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... 3D Corporation announces the promotion of Ryan Pavitt to network technician and Tim Hagglund to corporate sales. Pavitt first came to 3D in July of 2004 and was hired onto the technical sales team. Since then, he has worked with clients and...

Ex-Spinnaker owner joins Northwest Computer.(appointment of Shannon McGuire )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Northwest Computer announces Shannon McGuire as the new employee of the consulting department. McGuire, who until recently owned Spinnaker Photo in Bellingham, will offer consulting and project management in support of the company's networking...

Windermere's Bellingham-Bakerview office adds new associates.(appoitment of Becky Andrews and Ken Gustafson)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. announces the addition of the following sales associates to its Bellingham-Bakerview office: Sales associate Becky Andrews has been a resident of Whatcom County for over 20 years. Andrews comes to Windermere...

Learning Store owners profit from School Products Expo.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Co-owners of Launching Success Learning Store, Sandy Hiorns and Barbara Sanford, recently returned from the National School Supply and Equipment Association Expo in Orlando, Fla. The two attended seminars ranging in topics from customer...

Homequest hires new general manager.(appointment of Russ Harlan )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Homequest of Bellingham has hired a new general manager--Russ Harlan of Sudden Valley. Homequest has been growing in the past several years and needed a general manager to help provide direction in that growth. Russ has many years...

NW Explorations welcomes new charter manager.(appointment of Chara Stuart)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... NW Explorations is pleased to welcome their new charter manager, Chara Stuart. Stuart, a native of the Northwest and resident of Bellingham since 1986, first chartered a Grand Banks boat in 1988. She has cruised the U.S. San Juan and Canadian...

WDRC welcomes four new board members.(Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center)(Tom Anderson, Jerry Brownfield, Phil Montgomery, Analeise Volpe and Soraya Abi-Farah)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006

Friday Harbor Center wins 'Best Building Award'.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... A panel of top architects and designers chose the Friday Harbor Center to win the honor of Best Overall Building and Building of the Year in a contest for "Design and Construction Excellence" sponsored by Garco Buildings Inc. The entries were...

Milestone Information Solutions recognized.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Sage Software recognized Milestone Information Solutions as one of three Sage partners who have committed to support only Sage ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) products. Sage Software is a developer...

Java Town wins award.(The Golden Cup)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Java Town Espresso of Bellingham received The Golden Cup, awarded by The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) for brewed coffee excellence. The award was one of two issued in the state. Applicants must be food-service operators...

Convey your message using clear communication.(communication theory)
June 1, 2006... In early 1980, the UN Security General flew to Iran to deal with the hostage situation, saying he was coming as a mediator to work out a compromise. Alas, the word "mediator" was translated as meddler, while "compromise" was referred to as...

Meetings & clubs.(Business Network International.)(Calendar)
June 1, 2006... * BNI Pacific Rim Connectors--Meets every Monday at 7 a.m. at Skylark's, 1308 11th St. For more information, contact Leena Kirschman at 527-4960 or go to www.bninw.com. BNI is a business and professional networking organization that...

Nonprofit notebook.(Opportunity Council presents Community Partners awards to business people)(Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington receives donations)(Scott Richardson receives 'Agency Hands in the Community' award)
June 1, 2006... Items for Nonprofit Notebook need to be received by the end of the month prior to publication. Opportunity Council honors Community Partners The Opportunity Council announced 2006 Community Partner awards at the Annual Board of...

Business licenses.
June 1, 2006... The following business licenses have been awarded in the past month, listed by business name, owner name, and business address: From The Heart, Almitra S. Zion, 7887 Oregon Trail, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Childbirth Enrichment...

Liquor licenses.
June 1, 2006... The following licensing activity has been noted by the state liquor board: New licenses Wildwood Resort, Aubrey Vandergaag, Gerald Vandergaag, Greta Vandergaag, Hettie Vandergaag, Jane Vandergaag and Pete Vandergaag have applied for a...

Judgments.
June 1, 2006... When an individual or business becomes delinquent in tax payments, the state can obtain a judgment against any property or business. Judgments are filed in Whatcom County Superior Court, as are records of judgments paid or satisfied. ...

Inside Jorgen Anderson's dairy empire: began with purchase of 171 acres near Sumas in 1900.(Hillview Dairy)(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... Jorgen O. Anderson was born in Norway, Oct. 9, 1870, and grew up to follow his father Ander's occupation as a sailor. Thomas, Jorgen's younger brother, was also a sailor and both men were on the crew of a ship that docked at Fairhaven in 1893....

City, developers need plenty of leash to revitalize Old Town.(Editorial)
June 1, 2006... Height restrictions. Building design and character. Questions of neighborhood integrity and feel. As development begins to creep into Old Town, these are some of the questions being raised by concerned residents regarding the area's...

Who pays for growth? BIA study draws conclusions.(Building Industry Association )(fiscal impacts of growth and community development)(Column)
June 1, 2006... A question driving much discussion about growth in Whatcom County is, "Does new development, especially development as the result of population growth, impose fiscal burdens on existing residents in our communities?" The question has been...

Ski to sea 2006 helps promote county's active lifestyle.(WHATCOM BUSINESS ADVOCATE)
June 1, 2006

Whatcom Young Professionals group provides networking and support.(WHATCOM BUSINESS ADVOCATE)
June 1, 2006... The Whatcom Young Professionals is an exciting new program designed exclusively for young business owners and managers working in Whatcom County. This unique program was created by the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce to provide...

Marianne's House oresents "Gala".(WHATCOM BUSINESS ADVOCATE)
June 1, 2006... Don't miss "A Midsummer's Night Gala," a benefit for Marianne's House, or, Saturday July 29th at 6 pm. The benefits will be held at Bay, and will feature a social hour, fine dining and a Marianne's House is the only day Activity center for...

Chamber business after business events.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Market Street Catering: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, Sehome Haggen side parking lot (look for the balloons). Come enjoy a summer BBQ, with food prepared by Haggen Executive Chef Bryan Weener, and meet the Market Street Catering...

Ribbon cuttings & grand openings.(Hertz Equipment Rental)(Accurate Lock and Security Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Hertz Equipment Rental Hertz Equipment Rental celebrated the grand opening of their new location in Bellingham. The new location is 1840 N. State Street. Cutting the Ribbon is Wade Randal(L) Branch Manager and Loren Carlson (R) Zone...

Shade Maid installed in new home.(Shade Maid and Company )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Shade Maid & Company would like to invite you to visit their new location at 4073 Hannegan Road, Ste. H. Owner Daphne Rasmusson has expanded the business to include window coverings. The family owned business has been serving Whatcom ...

Shuttles travel to Mariners' games.(round-trip transportation )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Airporter Shuttle/Bellair Charters is offering round-trip transportation to selected Seattle Mariners home games this season. The Sports Shuttles began in April and will continue running to every Sunday home game at Safeco Field. The...

United Way campaign exceeds goal.(Whatcom County )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Resource Dev. VP appointed United Way of Whatcom County raised nearly $1.68 million during its 2005 campaign--exceeding the agency's goal of $1.62 million--and appointed Erica Charbonneau to the position of vice president of Resource...

Realtor meets Governor Gregoire.(.D. Merris of Bellingham)(Bellingham Cruise Terminal)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... J.D. Merris of Bellingham's Keller Williams agent and ambassador to the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce had an opportunity to welcome Gov. Christine Gregoire to Bellingham on March 16 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. The governor...

Jain joins law firm.(News from the Membership)
June 1, 2006

Ransom joins sales staff at Lehmann's.(Lehmann's Maytag Home Appliance Center appointment of Caleb Ransom)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Lehmann's Maytag Home Appliance Center of Bellingham expanded its sales staff in March with the addition of Caleb Ransom. The Meridian High School graduate has eight years of sales experience, primarily in Bellingham. He is responsible for...

Villhauer attends seminar.(retirement planning seminar)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Tim Villhauer of Bellingham was one of a select group of Edward Jones investment representatives who attended the firm's retirement planning seminar. The seminar teaches representatives how to better assist their clients in preparing for...

New chamber members in May.(directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2006... Business Bank of Skagit County Kirby Duncan 1108 11th St., Suite 301 Beltingham, WA 98225 (360) 685-0080 Days Inn Kit Koch, general manager 215 North Samish Way Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 734-8830 ...

Networking Breakfast draws a crowd.
June 1, 2006... NEXT BREAKFAST: July 14 Key Bank sponsors next month's Beltingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry Networking Breakfast--Whatcom County's number one networking event --from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, July 14, at Northwood Hall, 3240...

Financial Group contracts with local associate.(contracts)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... World Financial Group Inc. has contracted with Chuck Christensen of Ferndale as an independent associate to help facilitate the company's expansion and ongoing objective of meeting the financial needs of consumers in the greater Whatcom County...

Hume named VP of Investments.(News from the Memberships)
June 1, 2006

Opportunity to participate in 4th of July Fireworks.(WHATCOM BUSINESS ADVOCATE)
June 1, 2006