Bellingham Business Journal articles from October 2007

Bellingham Business Journal archives from October 2007

Old town gets a makeover.
October 1, 2007... A new sub-area plan proposed for Old Town creates an urban village concept with a seven-story height-limit, a new floor-area-ratio system and zoning changes. The city's planning department released a draft proposal of the plan on Oct. 5,...

New shopping center to go into Cordata.
October 1, 2007... A local developer is planning to build a new retail and office center called Whatcom Plaza on the northeast corner of Kellogg Road and Cordata Parkway, near Best Buy. Developers Keith and Barbara Troske would like the three-building,...

Brown & Cole announces identity of investor.
October 1, 2007... Hancock Park Associates is the California-based investment company in negotiations to take over the majority shareholder status of Brown & Cole Stores LLC, said Brown & Cole president Craig Cole. The $40 million transaction will bring the...

This month: Trudy Scherting Co-owner, Moka Joe Coffee.(3 QUESTIONS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 1. How did you get interested in coffee? "I love coffee! I spotted the Coffee Kinetics I lb. Coffee Roaster on Samish Island in 2001 and knew in that instant I wanted to roast coffee. Every day since my life has...

PeaceHealth purchases 10 acres in Lynden for new facility.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Windward Consulting, LLC)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... PeaceHealth, the parent company of St. Joseph Hospital, has acquired 10 acres in the West Lynden Business Park to be used as additional medical facilities to serve residents of north Whatcom County. Windward Consulting, LLC of Lynden,...

VECO to add about 250 new employees.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(CH2M HILL)(VECO Inc.)
October 1, 2007... CH2M HILL, a global full-service engineering, construction and operations firm, announced recently that it has finalized the acquisition of VECO USA Inc., including the company's Bellingham office at 1313 Bay St. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

DEA scores new facility in Bellingham.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(United States. Drug Enforcement Administration)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is relocating its Blaine field office to a new 20,900-square-foot Bellingham building currently under construction. DEA public affairs officer Rhett Fonseca said the agency is...

DOE gives final approval to $44 million waterfront cleanup plan.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Department of Ecology)(Waterfront development)
October 1, 2007... On Sept. 17, the state Department of Ecology gave final approval to a $44 million cleanup action plan and consent decree for the Whatcom Waterway on Bellingham's downtown waterfront that will be one of the state's largest marine cleanup...

BIA to relocate to Irongate.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County is planning to build and relocate to a new Irongate-area administration and education center twice the size of its current home on Northwest Avenue. The BIA submitted building permit...

B&J Fiberglass to open second location.(THE BUZZ: Tips, humors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(fiberglass repair services)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... B&J Fiberglass is expanding its operation by opening a second facility at The Landings at Colony Wharf this month. The new 10,000-square-foot facility at 1001 C St., building F, will provide year-round climate-controlled temperature and...

County gets new planning director.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Whatcom County Executive Pete Kremen announced on Sept. 18 that he has appointed David Stalheim as the newplanning and development services director for Whatcom County. Stalheim has been the community development director for the city of...

Exit Realty enters new Cornwall location.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Exit Realty will be moving from its current location at 1051 N. State St. to the former Northwest Computer building at 1419 Cornwall Ave. "We hope to be in sometime by December," said Mike Hays, who co-owns the business with Andy Rogers....

Mike Leland branches out on his own.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Premier Construction Management, Inc.)(Faber Brothers Construction Corp.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... After 13 years as a project manager with Faber Brothers Construction Corp., Mike Leland has opened his own construction and consulting business called Premier Construction Management, Inc. Through the new business, Leland will consult with...

Theatre begins second phase of renovation.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Mount Baker Theatre )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The Bellingham-Whatcom Public Facilities District has applied for permits to begin the second phase of renovations on the Mount Baker Theatre at 104 N. Commercial St. The electrical, heating and cooling systems of the building are the main...

Zazen Salon Spa to expand under new ownership.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Shelly Martin )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Zazen Salon Spa is under new ownership and is expanding its services and square footage. Bellingham native and licensed hairstylist stylist Shelly Martin took over as the spa's new owner this summer. Martin has leased an additional...

Mac's Motel under new ownership.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... The new owner of Mac's Motel, which fronts Samish Way, is in the process of sprucing up the building and wants to lease part of it to a retail business. Shauna Ali purchased the property and business, located at 1215 E. Maple St., in June...

Farmers gets new HQ downtown.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Farmers Insurance will open a new district office in downtown Bellingham this fall. A new district manager, Darin Barenchi, will relocate the insurance company's Whatcom County headquarters from its previous location at 101 S. Samish Way...

Icicle Seafoods acquired by San Francisco firm.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Fox Paine Management III, LLC, a San Francisco and New York-based private equity firm, recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Icicle Seafoods, Inc., a diversified seafood harvesting and processing company with facilities...

Diva Boutique heads to the waterfront.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Diva Boutique, a women's clothing and lingerie store, has moved from its former Barkley Village location to the Bellwether Peninsula. Manager Gina Whaley said the new space, while a bit smaller, showcases the store's merchandise better and...

King adds inventory to his auto empire.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Frank King has expanded his vehicle empire on Iowa Street by purchasing Bellingham's Hyundai franchise. King, who owns King Volvo and King Nissan, purchased the parts, vehicles and assets from Montana-based PTOMM Inc.'s Bellingham Hyundai...

Re-Threads expands its wares.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... A downtown destination for used men's clothing, Re-Threads, is expanding its space and merchandise to offer used women's clothing. Re-Threads co-owner Rian Greer said he recently expanded the space at 1309 Cornwall Ave. by transforming an...

Local optician sets sights on new Young Building in Fairhaven.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Kate Sweeney has a passion for eyewear the way others have a zeal for shoes. This month, she will open Aisling Eyewear in Fairhaven with her partner, Carrie Vining. Located in the Young Building at 1105 McKenzie Ave., which is still...

Kaur Lounge opens in School of Industries.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Kaur Lounge, a new hair salon, opened earlier this month in the School of Industries building on Astor Street. Owner Caryn Poole named the hair salon, pronounced "Core," after a Puniabi middle name regularly given to women belonging to the...

Escape Day Spa owner adds medical spa.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Escape Day Spa is now also home to Escape Medical Spa, a physician-managed medical spa offering skin and cosmetic rejuvenation treatments. Escape Medical and Day Spa owner Ulrike Bartlett decided to add medical spa treatments as a result...

Webefx employees buy out the business.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Zi Krostag)(Daniel Satake)(Webefx)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Webefx, a Bellingham-based web-development company, has new owners and a new office. Zi Krostag, the company's production manager and Daniel Satake, its chief programmer, have recently partnered to purchase Webefx from owner Dave Adams....

SSC starts electronics recycling program.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Sanitary Service Company, Whatcom County's largest recycling and garbage collection company, is now offering several options for recycling electronic junk. The company has teamed up with local electronics recycler RYZEX, Inc. to test a...

Peoples Bank breaks ground in Barkley District.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... A new branch of Peoples Bank broke ground in late August at the northeast corner of Woburn Street and Barkley Boulevard. The 20,000-square-foot structure includes a 150-space parking garage and will house approximately 90 employees. It will...

Consultant hired to assess Fairhaven Highlands.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... City officials have hired ESA Adolfson & Associates to conduct an environmental assessment of the Fairhaven Highlands to further understand the impacts of the proposed development. The process, which is expected to include opportunities for...

BTC, Alcoa awarded job training grant.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Bellingham Technical College and Alcoa Intalco Works were awarded a $60,000 grant funded by Washington's Job Skills Program to deliver job training to new and existing employees. Alcoa, an aluminum smelter facility near Ferndale, will...

BIAW hosts fourth annual Fall Green.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... Building Conference Built Green, a program of the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County, is hosting its fourth annual Fall Green Building Conference on Oct. 17 and 18 at the Port of Bellingham's Cruise Terminal. The first day of...

Whatcom Business Conference celebrates 10th year.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... The 10th Annual Whatcom Business Conference, hosted by Western Washington University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Whatcom Community College SBDC Training Center, will be held Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Best Western Lakeway...

WWU hosts Fall Business Career Fair.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
October 1, 2007... More than 80 employers are expected to attend Western Washington University's Fall Business Career Fair from 2 to 6 p.m., Nov. 1, at the Wade King Student Recreation Center. The event is sponsored by the WWU Career Services Center and is...

William H. Payne headlining investment workshop.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... William H. Payne is scheduled to lead an investment workshop on Dec. 4 hosted by the Bellingham Angel Group, a group of investors that specializes in early entrepreneurial companies. Payne is currently an entrepreneur in residence for the...

Fairhaven Harbor developers turn in new design to city.(Fairhaven Harbor project- a community developement projects)
October 1, 2007... Developers of the controversial Fairhaven Harbor project on the corner of 8th Street and Harris Avenue have submitted a new design-review permit application to the city of Bellingham. The new design, submitted by developers Ted Mischaikov...

The new face of Whatcom County tourism: conversation with Loni Rahm.
October 1, 2007... This was not the Inst time Loni Rahm applied for the position of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism president and CEO. Fourteen years ago she competed with John Cooper for the same job. For Rahm, it was either Bellingham or Chelan, where she...

New permit review aims to streamline process: after previous attempts failed, developers are still skeptical.
October 1, 2007... Time is money. Developers and business owners know this maxim all too well, which is why the fever pitch of complaints regarding the city of Bellingham's building permit review process seems to always run high. Both the city and the...

McShane plans to use business experience.(ELECTION 2007: MAYOR'S RACE)
October 1, 2007... "Did you know about the old coal-mine shaft below Holly and Railroad?" mayoral candidate Dan McShane asks. Explaining how one day, tomorrow or a hundred years from now, the shaft could collapse and drop the surface a foot and a half,...

Pike points at experience in administration.(ELECTION 2007: MAYOR'S RACE)
October 1, 2007... "I like Pike!" shouts a random pedestrian as Dan Pike checks the parking meter out in front of his Cornwall Avenue campaign office. Pike smiles and says "thanks" to his supporter, who is clearly in a rush but still wanted to voice support. ...

Studio tour showcases local artists: Whatcom Artist Studio Tour creates a palette of marketing options for local artists.(Whatcom Artist Studio Tour 2007 in conjunction with four artists)
October 1, 2007... Sometimes we forget that artists are business owners, too. We may be mesmerized by their paint strokes, hypnotized by the spin of a potter's wheel or riveted by the inventiveness of their craft, but they can't get as carried away. Most know...

A penny loaned is a penny earned: getting a business loan is hard work, but the right lender can make it happen.(lending money)
October 1, 2007... An idea and hard work are often not enough to get a business off the ground. Sometimes, businesses need a little outside financial help. Banks and lenders make their money from helping people jump start their business--whether new, old or...

Port ups its effort to get NOAA to the waterfront.(United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)(Waterfront development)(Port of Bellingham)
October 1, 2007... In the midst of all the quarrelling over various aspects of the waterfront redevelopment project, the one thing most people seem to agree on is NOAA. "They're our apple pie and mother's milk," said Jim Darling, Port of Bellingham executive...

Businesses make slow transition to Vista: Microsoft's new operating system still working out the glitches.(Business and Technology)
October 1, 2007... Microsoft's view of its new operating system is as an essential upgrade to XP--Windows Vista is easier to use, saves time and is safer from hackers and data loss. That sounds like typical marketing blather, but some local industry experts...

TAG gives IT companies room to play: Technology Alliance Group provides support, networking for tech companies.(Business and Technology)
October 1, 2007... In Whatcom County, the game of tag has gone beyond the playground and into the adult world of business centered on technology. The Technology Alliance Group, or TAG, has played an enormous role in the technology sector of Whatcom County...

Optimize your Web site so it works for you: customizing your online marketing is essential for targeting your best customers.(Business and Technology)(Website overview)
October 1, 2007... It used to be that a business was in the dark ages if it didn't have a Web site. Nowadays, with the lightning-fast evolution of modern-day technology, unless your Web site is using strategic marketing, interactive features and...

Top properties.
October 1, 2007... Building permits The following recent building permit activity includes permits for commercial projects valued at $10,000 or more, and residential homes valued at $250,000 or more. Applications accepted 1852 N. State St., $10,000...

Two locals to share assistant director position at extension campus.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Lynell Friesen)(Debra Hanenburg)(Trinity Western University)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Lynell Friesen and Debra Hanenburg have joined B.C.-based Trinity Western University (TWU) as the new assistant directors for TWU's accelerated adult degree program in Bellingham. Friesen's primary duties will...

Serbousek wins prestigious award.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Dale Serbousek)(Residential Specialist Designation award )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dale Serbousek, a Whatcom County Realtor, won the Certified Residential Specialist Designation award from the Council of Residential Specialists, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Before...

Boyle nominated to national board of directors.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Elizabeth Boyle)(Craft and Hobby Association)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Local business owner Elizabeth Boyle has been nominated for a position on the Craft & Hobby Association's (CHA) board of directors. Boyle will be officially elected February 2008 during a CHA Winter Convention & Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif.,...

Madsen reappointed to WWU Board of Trustees.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Dennis Madsen, the former president and CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., has been reappointed to the Western Washington University board of trustees by Gov. Chris Gregoire. First appointed to the board by Gov. Gary Locke in 2004, Madsen's...

Ignac joins Small Business Development Center.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Western Washington University's College of Business and Economics Small Business Development Center (SBDC) appointed Aaron Ignac as a research manager to expand its research services beyond Whatcom County. Ignac joined the SBDC in August. Ignac...

Rush becomes local agent for Child Shield U.S.A.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Evan Rush has become a registered agent for Child Shield U.S.A., a national organization dedicated to the safety of America's children. Rush shares Child Shield's goal of helping to prevent and recover lost, missing, abducted, and runaway...

Kiwanis Club of Bellingham names new officers.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(appointments)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Kiwanis Club of Bellingham, which formed in 1922 as part of Kiwanis International, a community service organization for men and women, has appointed new officers. In its efforts to support programs helping...

Turner achieves food safety certification.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Evelyn Turner, owner of The Easy Entree, has earned the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification. The ServSafe Food Safety Program was developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and...

Thomsen joins Towner Press.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Lelani Thomsen )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Towner Press has hired experienced sales representative Lelani Thomsen to its sales team. Thomsen is a graphic arts veteran with more than 20 years experience. After earning a visual communications degree from...

Future realtor association president represents Bellingham in Chicago.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bellingham Realtor Mark Brown of Windermere Real Estate Whatcom attended the National Association of Realtors 2007 Leadership Summit in Chicago in August. Brown is the incoming 2008 president of the Whatcom County...

New personnel in BWEDC positions.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Derek Attwaters)(Bellingham Whatcom Economic Development Council)(Derek Attwaters)(John Michener)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The Bellingham Whatcom Economic Development Council has announced the promotion of Derek Attwaters to the position of administrative director and the addition of John Michener as the new programs manager. These members are a welcomed addition...

Local agents honored by Farmers Insurance.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... The following local Farmers Insurance representatives have been inducted into the Farmers' "Topper Club" of Farmers' top sales producers for outstanding sales achievements during 2006: * Sears Taylor, Farmers Insurance Agent located in...

Larson Gross expands professional team.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Manager Luke Tavis and staff accountants Kay Vollans and Carol White join Larson Gross PLLC, a full service accounting firm specializing in cross border services, estate planning and other local industry specific...

Sales duo at Coldwell Bankers Miller Arnason earn luxury title.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Sherry Miller and Jody Pelo received the Coldwell Banker Previews International Property Specialist Designation in May. Miller and Pelo are now certified to work with luxury properties--a distinction less than 5...

Bay Properties welcomes Glenn.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Larry Glenn has joined the Century 21 Bay Properties firm as a sales associate. Glenn just completed his licensing and is engaged in his new agent orientation with Bay Properties. He will specialize in residential property sales in the Whatcom...

Cole obtains Certificate of Director Education.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Craig Cole, president and CEO of Brown & Cole Stores, received the Certificate of Director Education from the Corporate Directors Institute of the National Association of Corporate Directors. The Institute offers a nationally recognized...

Duncan graduates from UW's banking school.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kirby Duncan, vice president and branch manager of Business Bank's Bellingham Branch, recently graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. Since 1938, PCBS has helped more than 10,000...

Strelau inducted into kung fu hall of fame.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Chris Strelau)(Martial Arts Hero of the Year )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The International Martial Arts Council inducted Bellingham kung fu master Chris Strelau into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame in June. The council honored Strelau as a Martial Arts Hero of the Year and gave him a Special Masters...

Association gives prestigious award to Golay.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Glenn Golay received the 2007 Professional Finance Officer award from the Washington Finance Officer's Association. The award recognizes Golay's educational and professional excellence. Golay is the treasurer for the Birch Bay Water and Sewer...

Murray earns several real estate awards.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Meredith Murray earned several awards in her market center over the past few months. Murray had the highest number of written contracts for an individual agent in June and July. She also had the highest number of...

Rosbach certified to advise those with special needs.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Richard Rosbach, from the Bellingham office of Merrill Lynch, recently completed his training and certification to become a Certified Special Needs Advisor. This certificate provides the tools and resources needed to...

Moss Adams names Hansen and Shannon new partners.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Moss Adams LLP has added Brandon Hansen and Charlie Shannon to its Bellingham office. Hansen has been with Moss Adams for the past seven years and specializes in business assurance services to companies in the manufacturing, forest...

Roberts appointed new director of Academic Technology & User Services at WWU.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Western Washington University)(Frank Roberts )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Frank Roberts joins Western Washington University as the new director of Academic Technology & User Services. Roberts came to Western from the position of Dean of Information Technology and Distance Education at Skagit Valley College. The...

CCg announces two new hires.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Phil Acuncius)(Cheriss Boseant )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Phil Acuncius and Cheriss Boseant have joined CCg Inc., a Bellingham marketing, advertising, design and public relations company. Acuncius joined the team in August as CCg's graphic designer. He worked at The...

Western hires vice provost for faculty relations.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Rhonda Allen has been named vice provost for faculty relations at Western Washington University. Allen was selected following a nationwide search and began her new duties Oct. 1. Allen was assistant dean for faculty development and associate...

Taft promoted to manager.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Toni L. Taft has been promoted to branch manager of A.G. Edwards & Sons' Bellingham office. She worked at Bank of America before joining the A.G. Edwards & Sons team. Taft has 14 years' experience in the brokerage...

Countrywide Home Loans welcomes new team members.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Josh Zandstra is the new branch manager for the Bellingham's office for Countrywide Home Loans. The Bellingham High School graduate has surpassed $100 million in residential loans during his career. Zandstra...

Krauss named marketing manager for Johnson Team.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Meghan Krauss is the new communications and marketing manager for the Johnson Team at the Muljat Group's south office in Fairhaven. Krauss is responsible for marketing the six-person Johnson Team's realestate...

Hospital's dedication to quality improvement earns recognition.(Awards/Anniversaries)
October 1, 2007... St. Francis received a 2007 Step I Quality Award from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) for its commitment to healthy, affordable and ethical long-term care. St. Francis is one of...

Awards honor credit union's media campaign.(Awards/Anniversaries)
October 1, 2007... The coordinated media campaign created by Baron & Company for North Coast Credit Union (NCCU) was recently honored at the Washington Credit Union League's 2007 Spectrum Awards ceremony. The Spectrum Awards program honors excellence in credit...

Sculptural Glass Doors wins innovation award.(Awards/Anniversaries)
October 1, 2007... The Bellingham company Sculptural Glass Doors Inc. received Glass Magazine's 2007 Crystal Achievement Award in the Most Innovative Commercial Doors--Small/Medium Company category for their Debut Collection of entry doors with glass designs...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen honored by BIA.(Awards/Anniversaries)(Building Industry Association)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The annual Remodeler's Excellence Award from the Building and Industry Association of Whatcom County honored DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen for kitchen remodels costing more than $60,000. The kitchen was completed in July at a Deming home. The...

ReUse Works celebrates its second anniversary.(Awards/Anniversaries)(Nonprofit organizations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... ReUse Works, Whatcom County's only nonprofit job training business, marked its second anniversary in September. ReUse Works' mission is to create economic opportunities for low-income citizens by tapping the waste stream of 27,000 appliances...

Become a communication pro in the workplace.(Personal Coach)
October 1, 2007... You have been chosen to conduct the meeting next week--how are you feeling? Nothing can frustrate your career faster than not being able to speak in front of groups. Although CEOs are expected to be successful communicators, speaking is not...

Look to the truth to bring you strength.(Old Dog, New Tricks)(Viewpoint essay)
October 1, 2007... I knew I was in trouble when a grocery store cashier looked at me one day and said, "You're an engineer, aren't you?" How did she know? What was there about my persona that branded me as an engineer? I didn't have a pocket protector, and I...

Eden's Coffee Garden.(business births)(Brian Stacy)(Monique Stacy )
October 1, 2007... Owners: Monique and Brian Stacy Address: 11 Bellwether Way, Suite 101 Phone number: 738-7789 Startup date: Aug 28 Square footage: 2,000 Espresso and dessert lovers beware a new temptation has recently opened in the form...

FLIR Creative.(business births)
October 1, 2007... Owners: Jason Lee and Scott Friesen Phone number: 965-3547 Website: www.FLIRcreative.com E-mail: jlee@flircreative.com Startup date: Aug. 15 Jason Lee and Scott Friesen are hoping their new company's name, FLIR, has the...

Evergreen Team Concepts.(business births)
October 1, 2007... Owners: Henry Beeland and Vern Platt Address: 3600 Meridian St., Suite 100 Phone number: 647-6922 Website: www.evergreenteamconcepts.com E-mail: henry@etcwa.com Startup date: June 1 Square footage: 6,000 Henry...

Mixed-use building on State St.(The Follow-up File)(Douglas Landsem Architects designs mixed use building)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Subject: Six-story mixed use building project at the site of City Blend Espresso on the corner of Magnolia and State streets. What they said them: The owners of the property at 1330 N. State St. were planning to begin construction this...