Bellingham Business Journal articles from May 2002

Bellingham Business Journal archives from May 2002

ATG files Chapter 11: company says its several thousand local business customers won't be affected by current status.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

New owner plans to go ahead with controversial development.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002

Smokers need to keep their butts to themselves. (Publisher's Notebook).(Brief Article)(Column)
May 1, 2002

Port may soon have new tenants at Weldcraft, BBS sites. (The Buzz). (Port of Bellingham, Bellingham Bay Shipyards).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

WSDOT moving to former Caitac facility. (The Buzz). (Washington State Department of Transportation).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Construction to begin on Samish Way McDonald's site. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Chiropractor to open King Street practice. (The Buzz). (Ryan Burden, Abundant Life Chiropractic Family Wellness Center, Bellingham, WA).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Leenstra purchases University Hills apartment complex. (The Buzz). (real estate agent Cal Leesntra, Bellingham, WA).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Morningstar Books closing as owner heads to Bay Area. (The Buzz). (Aurora Fox, San Francisco Bay Area).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Computer-repair company boots up in Bellingham. (The Buzz). (Computer Troubleshooting).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

NWCS completes WTA project. (The Buzz). (Northwest Computer Supplies, Whatcom Transportation Authority).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Dawson starts WWU student center project. (The Buzz). (Dawson Construction Inc., Student Recreation Center, Western Washington University).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Six companies reach commuter goals. (The Buzz).(Environmental Protection Agency recognizes area businesses)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

KVOS news moves to new time slot. (The Buzz). (TV station, Bellingham, WA).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Imus' new Fairhaven building lures three tenants. (The Buzz). (real estate developer Tim Imus, Bellingham, WA).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Rob Knode opens new insurance company. (The Buzz).(Barkley Associates)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Webefx announces redesign of Mount Vernon city site. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

WECU gets new upgraded website from Baron & Co. (The Buzz).(Whatcom Educational Credit Union)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Economic group to host sustainability workshops. (The Buzz).(Partnership for a Sustainable Economy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Local TAG merges with state high-tech group.(Technology Alliance Group)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Boundary Bay begins long-awaited expansion.(Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Amtrak's Cascades run again jumps in ridership.(National Railroad Passenger Corp.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002

Network hosting dialogs regarding Railroad Avenue.(Downtown Renaissance Network, Bellingham, Washington)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

New powder-coating company opens on the Guide.(Advanced Powder Coaters)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

PUD buys downtown fiber-optic loop: public-private partnership will allow companies to hook onto PUD's ultra high-speed network.(Public Utility District No. 1, Whatcom County)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002

Neighbors: when two really IS company; sharing a space with another small company can result in either frayed nerves and a lot of yelling, or a virtual second partner who helps your business grow, thrive and mature.
May 1, 2002

Buying locally made goods the goal of new group: Sustainable Connections hopes to foster increased knowledge of sustainable economies and environmentally friendly businesses.(Sustainable Connections, Bellingham, Washington)
May 1, 2002

Opening day looms and stresses multiply: simply getting stock on the shelves a tougher task than anticipated.(Viva La Vinyl, part 1)
May 1, 2002

Gene Mulder: turning failure into success; as his timber business dwindled, Mulder searched for a Plan B, and COPAC was born.(COPAC Warehouse Industrial Center)
May 1, 2002

The smallest 400-worker company in town: Olympic Health's growth has been nothing short of startling -- from two to more than 800 workers in 11 years.(Olympic Health Management insurance)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002

More changes for the waterfront: past 10 years have seen redevelopment blitz; next five could be just as busy.
May 1, 2002

Local businesses get behind CTR program: Vanpools, walkers, and bike-to-work groups boosting county's numbers of non-auto-driving commuters.(Commute Trip Reduction)
May 1, 2002

Separating from your competitors; problem: you're in an industry where, by its nature, your product can only differ so much from your rival's. What can you do?(dry cleaning industry)
May 1, 2002

After Enron, ethics now at forefront: does your business need a stated, contractual code of conduct? Don't try it if you're not going to enforce it.
May 1, 2002

Your turn: your chance to sound off on the Bellingham business climate.(interviews with residents)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

This month's question: what do you think would help bring more life and business into downtown -- besides more free parking?
May 1, 2002

Second Season. (Business Births).(new sporting goods store)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Bellingham Board Sports. (Business Births).(new water sports equipment retailer)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

East Village Mongolian Grill & Bar. (Business Births).(Bellingham, Washington)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

City revisiting shoreline, setback regulations: Endangered Species Act, waterfront access, and public input will be taken into account as new regulations are proposed.
May 1, 2002

Lang, Bloch earn real estate designations. (Keeping up with People).(David Lang, Bonnie Bloch)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Sande joins Premier Graphics. (Keeping up with People).(Al Sande)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Webb receives accreditation. (Keeping up with People).(Chris Webb, engineer)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Taysi joins Brown & Cole. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Persse accepts controller job. (Keeping up with People).(Cheryl Persse)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Carpenter wins leads club award. (Keeping up with People).(real estate agent Julie Carpenter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Britax appoints new managing director. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Resort Semiahmoo has new managing director. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Stewart Title promotes two. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Bellingham's Express Personnel wins company award. (Keeping up with People).(top ten producing franchise)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Bellingham lawyer inducted into the ACTL. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Psychologist to expand services. (Keeping up with People).
May 1, 2002

Roberts joins Fairhaven Realty. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Sewell receives promotion. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Lee, Bowen promoted at bank. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Banner Bank promotes three. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Rice joins Keller-Williams. (Keeping up with People).(Pamela Rice, Keller-Williams Realty)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Joines named COO of Horizon. (Keeping up with People).(Horizon Bank appoints Dennis Joines president, COO)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Cordova, Portrey attend mold remediation class. (Keeping up with People).(Byron Cordova, Bruce Portrey)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Haggen names new manager. (Keeping up with People).(Bob Hook)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Koons joins Keller Williams. (Keeping up with People).(Karin Koons, Keller Williams Realty)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

John L. Scott hires Ticen. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Clark attends book conference. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Kohl snares award. (Keeping up with People).
May 1, 2002

Shumate receives promotion. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Arthritis Foundation honors volunteers at luncheon. (Keeping up with People).
May 1, 2002

Klein joins Speedy Automated. (Keeping up with People).
May 1, 2002

Wallin attains certification. (Keeping up with People).
May 1, 2002

Cornwell attends library conference. (Keeping up with People).
May 1, 2002

Thomas named to Cascade Gas board of directors. (Keeping up with People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Make collections systematized. (On Small Businesses).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Two of your clients just declared Bankruptcy ... and they owe you $2,000. Now what do you do? A local expert says all is not lost -- you may still get some of that hard-earned money back.
May 1, 2002

Canadian softwood tariffs hurting local businesses. (Inside the EDC).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Local engineering competition gives tourism a boost. (On Tourism).(Jack Crandall)(Brief Article)(Column)
May 1, 2002

Calendar.
May 1, 2002

Woolworth's the prototypical small-town store: store founder credited with launch of low-cost, large-scale retailing. (Looking Back).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2002

Cultural District just what downtown needs. (Editorial).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002

Morse/Westerop Plan will give a boost to downtown businesses. (Guest Column).(redevelopment site)(Brief Article)(Column)
May 1, 2002

Halos & Pitchforks.
May 1, 2002