Bellingham Business Journal articles from September 2002

Bellingham Business Journal archives from September 2002

B.C. developer negotiating to buy Fairhaven 'skeleton': planning a four-story building in its place; top three floors will be apartments, ground floor will be retail.(Andre Molnar)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

EDC, agencies begin looking into 'one stop shop' concept.(economic development council)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Retreat a great way to move forward, not backward. (Publisher's Notebook).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
September 1, 2002

ProStock to expand. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Sunset Computers moving to Meridian. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Whidbey Island Bank opens new branch. (The Buzz). (in Fairhaven, WA).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Wild Buffalo to expand, add full bar. (The Buzz). (restaurant, Bellingham, WA).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Manager program offered at WWU. (The Buzz).
September 1, 2002

WWU program wants to evaluate your business. (The Buzz).
September 1, 2002

Baron Telecom acquires Thomas Telecommunications. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Avellino sold to Aaron Smith. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Nominations sought for Women's Hall. (The Buzz).
September 1, 2002

WWIB selects finalists for award. (The Buzz).
September 1, 2002

Mobile Computer Service adds employees, space. (The Buzz).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Snowboard, skateboard shop opens at Bellis Fair. (The Buzz). (B.C. Surf and Sport, Bellingham, WA).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Nature's Path begins work to double plant's size.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Group forms to promote areas' unemployed high-tech workers.(Whatcom County Professionals group )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Railroad redesign: merchants say no thanks.
September 1, 2002

Sibling rivalries still exist between city's districts: each area brings unique opportunities to the table; local agencies working hard to sell city's overall charm to the Seattle market.
September 1, 2002

Merchants: tourism season wasn't as poor as predicted; Fairhaven, Squalicum areas report strong tourist-based revenues; domestic travelers replacing international ones as more people driving instead of flying.(tourisim in Whatcom County, WA)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002

Your turn: speak out on the city's important business issue!
September 1, 2002

Peter Friesen: moving the impossible one brick at a time; this self-taught immigrant from the Ukraine went from knowing nothing about house moving to becoming the dean of the industry.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Print shops facing increasing competition: technology, competition bringing down the margins on all print jobs.
September 1, 2002

Adventures of the do-it-yourselfers: Bellingham's fishers are eliminating the middleman and selling their catches right off the back of their boats. (Waterfront).
September 1, 2002

High-end sales takes serious work: selling someone a million-dollar yacht, a $3-million home or a $375,000 car just isn't the same as selling jeans at the mall.
September 1, 2002

Sharing of retail space both a boon and a burden: whose turn is it to take out the trash? Who left that light on? Who's playing that awful music? Therein lie the joys of cohabitation. (A Year on the Edge).
September 1, 2002

On her own: women are opening new business at twice the rate of the national average, though they are still a minority. Here's a look at a few of Bellingham's new women-owned business, and their plans for the future.(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002

Business births.(new businesses)
September 1, 2002

Panhandlers' corners need to be cleaned up. (Editorial).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

How will we remember our own Day of Infamy? (Commentary).(Column)
September 1, 2002

Ripples still being felt from Sept. 11 attacks. (On Small Business).(Column)
September 1, 2002

In-home retailing making a big comeback with women. (Marketing Success).(Column)
September 1, 2002

Want a great staff? Train your trainers. (Staffing Solutions).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Consistent rule enforcement key to removing ne'er-do-wells. (Lessons I've Learned).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Bellingham accounting group hires three. (Keeping Up with People). (Varner Sytsma and Herndon).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Horizon Bank hires retail office manager. (Keeping Up with People). (Debbie Siguaw).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Express Personnel receives two awards. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

John L. Scott of Bellingham has hires three agents. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

BCS hires Roberts. (Keeping Up with People). (Bellingham Cold Storage, Mike Roberts, marketing manager).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Johnsons attend real estate conference. (Keeping Up with People).
September 1, 2002

Mount Baker Theatre hires Laskey, Slater. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Andgar employees graduate from sheet metal program. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

WCA elects board. (Keeping Up with People).(Whatcom Communications Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Foote introduces new game. (Keeping Up with People).(Bellingham counselor Molly Foote, Branch Out)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Opportunity Council technician wins regional award. (Keeping Up with People).(Chris Clay)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Crowe passes real estate exam. (Keep Up with People).(Wm. T. Follis Realtors' Glen Crowe)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Lizer hired for real estate work. (Keeping Up with People).(Dave Lizer, Win. T. Follis Realtors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Pulse Publications adds editorial, production staff. (Keeping Up with People).(Whatcom County Business Pulse )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Brown & Cole hires recruitment specialist. (Keeping Up with People).(Brenda Horat)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Kirkelie joins law firm. (Keeping Up with People).(Steve Kirkelie, Chmelik Sitkin and Davis P.S)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Chmelik receives attorney honor. (Keeping Up with People).(Frank Chmelik)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

WWU names new dean. (Keeping Up with People).(Western Washington University's College of Fine & Performing Arts names Linda Smeins)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Stanley given Red Cross award. (Keeping Up with People).(Judy Stanley)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Colophon Cafe appoints marketing director. (Keeping Up with People).(Teresa Brainard for Fairhaven restaurant)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

3D Computers hires Gibbons. (Keeping Up with People).(Donald Gibbons)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Fraser joins Peoples Bank. (Keeping Up with People).(Robert Fraser )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Guildner to manage specialty-lending center. (Keeping Up with People).(Charlie Guildner promotion)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

New hire at Spinnaker Photo. (Keeping Up with People).(K.T. Paplow)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Lennette Corwin to head Fairhaven bank branch. (Keeping Up with People).(Whidbey Island Bank)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Insurance association announces new officers. (Keeping Up with People). (NAIFA-NW).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Ellen Clark attends illustrator conference. (Keeping Up with People).
September 1, 2002

Eisenberg joins ERA Fairhaven Real Estate. (Keeping Up with People).(Michael Eisenberg employment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Heyne hired by Automated Mailing Services. (Keeping Up with People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Haggen promotes Johnson to senior grocery buyer. (Keeping Up with People).(Ron Johnson)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Golay honored with finance award. (Keeping Up with People).
September 1, 2002

CB Wholesale hires Seims. (Keeping Up with People).(Tim Seims)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Apprentice system on the rebound: but industry leaders say present enrollment still too low to fill positions left by aging tradespeople when they retire. (Real Estate).
September 1, 2002

What kind of manager are you? Book says managers fall into one of two categories--and too much of either type makes you a tough boss to be around. (Business Toolkit).
September 1, 2002

Calendar.
September 1, 2002

Meetings. (Fresh Business).
September 1, 2002

Fairhaven Village Green construction. (Contracts).(contract awarded to Colacurcio Brothers Construction Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

2002 capital improvements. (Contracts).(Callen Construction Company Inc. wins contract for improvements at Skagit Regional Airport)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Squalicum promenade seal coat. (Contracts).
September 1, 2002

Building demolition. (Contracts).(A and J Development wins contract from Port of Bellingham)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Wayfinding and indentity signage. (Contracts).(for Port of Bellingham)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Railroad and Holly building pad. (Contracts).(contract awarded to Dawson Construction)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

District-wide step system. (Contracts).(contract awarded to Strider Construction)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Medic One Ambluance Station alterations. (Contracts).(Larry Brown Construction)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Modular building. (Contracts).
September 1, 2002

West Ellensburg Park expansion. (Contracts).(contract awarded to Matia Contractors Inc.)
September 1, 2002

Well water supply facility. (Contracts).(for Hamilton, Washington)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Wastewater treatment plant. (Contracts).
September 1, 2002

Bellingham's first lady of collectibles: Cheryl Leaf began her antiques business in 1950 and ran it for the next 50 years. (Looking Back).(Cheryl Leaf Antiques & Gifts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002

Halos & Pitchforks.
September 1, 2002