Bellingham Business Journal articles from November 2004

Bellingham Business Journal archives from November 2004

Public Market announces first tenants.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Chuckanut Ridge site sold: city's 78-acre site was unable to be developed by previous owners.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Stop the insanity part II: toy mania.(Publisher's Notebook)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004

Candy store gobbles up former Village Books location.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Fairhaven Candy Shoppe)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Salon to change name, location.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Hair Haven)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Dream On Futon heading to Chestnut.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Dream On Futon)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Plenty of land changing hands.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
November 1, 2004

New laser cutter opens on Wynn Road.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(K&K Industries, Inc)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Loonie still rising.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Martial arts school moves to Stale Street.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Wild Blueberries sold.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Bicycle store readies for opening.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
November 1, 2004

Average home prices remain high.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Credo construction open for business.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Restaurant readies for opening.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(State Street Bar & Grill )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Clothing store takes parkade location.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Barkley Village signs new tenant.(The buzz: tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Second annual 'Buy Local Day' set for Nov. 13.
November 1, 2004

Recruiting outside talent: having a tough time filing a vacant position? These businesses prove that many out-of-area workers are only too happy to move to Whatcom County.
November 1, 2004

Decision looming for Port: biggest development project in Bellingham's history hanging in the balance.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Remnants of site's industrial past remain one of deal's biggest question marks.(Analysis: the Port/Georgia-Pacific deal)
November 1, 2004

Port seeking insurance policy to cover hidden cleanup costs.(Analysis: the Port/Georgia-Pacific deal)
November 1, 2004

Profit and loss: crunching the numbers: commissioners analyzing reams of data to determine site's development potential.(Analysis: the Port/Georgia-Pacific deal)
November 1, 2004

Redevelopment: build-out of the mill site would tentatively follow script set forth by the Waterfront Futures Group.(Analysis: the Port/Georgia-Pacific deal)
November 1, 2004

Surprise costs atop public's list of worries.(Analysis: the Port/Georgia-Pacific deal)
November 1, 2004

Existing structures: what stays, what goes? Port planning to demolish more than 80 of the site's buildings; remaining structures will have more than 400,000 square feet of usable space.(Analysis: the Port/Georgia-Pacific deal)
November 1, 2004

New marina should pay for itself, say port officials.(Analysis: the Port/Georgia-Pacific deal)
November 1, 2004

Local firms make region's 'fastest growing' list.
November 1, 2004

What does 'giving back' mean to your business? Philanthropic efforts reach their peak during the holidays; many businesses offer their customers a chance to give as well.
November 1, 2004

Subcontractors increasingly taking on more of the work load: as the local building boom continues, many subcontractors, tired of only working on limited aspects of projects, are making the move to becoming general contractors, allowing them to take charge of every phase.
November 1, 2004

BTC program placing students into new industrial jobs: refineries in particular need a new generation of tech-savy workers.(Bellingham Technical College)
November 1, 2004

'Angels' group forms to seek out tech startups: although most investors are more discerning than in the boom days, there are still plenty of people looking for that 'killer app'.(Washington Technology Center; Bellingham Angels)
November 1, 2004

Tech: site owner finding ways to stay wired: Jerry Isenhart sold his radio station to spend more time with family, but his regional tourism Web site, www.golakechelan.com, has kept him hopping with plenty of projects.
November 1, 2004

Tech: look Ma, no wires!
November 1, 2004

Kendrick's Billiards.(Business Births)
November 1, 2004

Premier Automotive Service and Repair.(Business Births)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Jelita Arts.(Business Births)
November 1, 2004

Top properties.
November 1, 2004

Building permits.(Top Properties)
November 1, 2004

Pending permits.(Top Properties)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Contracts.(Top Properties)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Brennan joins Workforce board.(Keeping Up With People)(Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Jumper receives certificate.(Keeping Up With People)(Jumper Team Real Estate )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Banner Bank reorganizes regional management structure.(Keeping Up With People)
November 1, 2004

Thomas attends women's association national conference.(Keeping Up With People)(Karen Thomas attended RBC Dain Rauscher's)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

WWU professor named distinguished teaching fellow.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Shelly Jay joins GeoEngineers.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Jospeph Carpenter completes consultation program.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

RMC hires intern architect.(Keeping Up With People)(Ross McClure Cornwell Architects appoints Joy Rubey)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Toolhouse hires new staff.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Nature's Path Foods hires product manager.(Keeping Up With People)(Nicky Shaw)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Bellingham Aviation Services adds staff.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Boys & Girls Clubs sends representatives to national conference.(Keeping Up With People)(2005 National Teen Supreme Conference)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Western faculty win excellence in teaching awards.(Keeping Up With People)
November 1, 2004

Coppa restaurant promotes chef.(Keeping Up With People)(Jeff Smith Morse)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Larson Gross adds Lenderman.(Keeping Up With People)(Tom Lenderman)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Johnson gains real estate buyer's accreditation.(Graham Johnson accredited buyer representation designation)(National Association of Realtors, recognizes agents)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

REI CEO appointed WWU trustee.(Keeping Up With People)(Recreational Equipment Inc)(Western Washington University's)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Cascio attends national property managers convention.(Keeping Up With People)(National Association of Residential Property Managers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Jacci's restaurant hires manager.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Bellingham Food Bank hires Cohen as director.(Keeping Up With People)(Mike cohen)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Steele attends international financial planning conference.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Bell granted CFP certificate.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Bateman, Mastin elected to Habitat For Humanity board.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Moena earns certified professional representative designation.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Muller awarded blue ribbons.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Cooper elected to regional board.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Mundell completes studies at Univ. of Pennsylvania.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Roddy receives certified financial planner status.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Stecher appointed to elder services providers, Alzheimer boards.(Keeping Up With People)(Alzheimer Society of Washington)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Morton completes planning counselor requirements.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

3D Computer staff certified.(Keeping Up With People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Donette Studio building wins design award.(Awards and Anniversaries)(Faber Brothers Construction )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Waterfront Futures Group project wins APA award.(Awards and Anniversaries)(American Planning Association)(Port of Bellingham )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Babynut celebrates first birthday.(Awards and Anniversaries)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Local economic development: who does what, and why?(Inside The EDC)(Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce; Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Bellingham/Whatcom Economic Development Council; Port of Bellingham )
November 1, 2004

Shoplifting isn't going to go away: be prepared for it.(On small businesses)
November 1, 2004

How to hit a target-market bullseye.(Lessons I've learned)
November 1, 2004

Ho-humbug: don't let boring, uninspired holiday decor drive customers from your store.(Business Tool Kit)
November 1, 2004

Meetings.(Leads & Tips)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004

Calendar.(Community)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004

KeyBank donates to local library.(Nonprofit notebook)(Friends of the Deming Library )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004

Rise in crisis events challenges local non profit.(Nonprofit notebook)
November 1, 2004

Community Food Co-op announces donation recipients.(Nonprofit notebook)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004