Bellingham Business Journal back issues from October 2007:
Old town gets a makeover.
Oct 01, 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, which it has worked on since 2003. ...
New shopping center to go into Cordata.
Oct 01, 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, 22,000-square-foot center to attract ...
Brown & Cole announces identity of investor.
Oct 01, 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 company out of Chapter n bankruptcy, ...
This month: Trudy Scherting Co-owner, Moka Joe Coffee.(3 QUESTIONS)
Oct 01, 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 been consumed with loving and ...
PeaceHealth purchases 10 acres in Lynden for new facility.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Windward Consulting, LLC)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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, co-owned by Dick Vandenberg and Jim ...
VECO to add about 250 new employees.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(CH2M HILL)(VECO Inc.)
Oct 01, 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] With the acquisition, the ...
DEA scores new facility in Bellingham.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(United States. Drug Enforcement Administration)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 relocating because its current Blaine building ...
DOE gives final approval to $44 million waterfront cleanup plan.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Department of Ecology)(Waterfront development)
Oct 01, 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 projects to date. Ecology approved its ...
BIA to relocate to Irongate.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 applications to the city for the new ...
B&J Fiberglass to open second location.(THE BUZZ: Tips, humors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(fiberglass repair services)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 will accommodate boats up to 52 feet, semi ...
County gets new planning director.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 Ashland, Ore., and before that worked for ...
Exit Realty enters new Cornwall location.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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. The company is currently ...
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)
Oct 01, 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 clients to help them set up their ...
Theatre begins second phase of renovation.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Mount Baker Theatre )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 focus of the project, said Patricia ...
Zazen Salon Spa to expand under new ownership.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Shelly Martin )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 1,000 square feet of space next ...
Mac's Motel under new ownership.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 with her company Live Hotel Group USA, ...
Farmers gets new HQ downtown.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 to the new space at 104 Prospect St. The ...
Icicle Seafoods acquired by San Francisco firm.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 operating throughout Alaska and Washington, ...
Diva Boutique heads to the waterfront.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 offers a new customer base, including ...
King adds inventory to his auto empire.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 dealership at 1200 Iowa St. at the end ...
Re-Threads expands its wares.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 800-square-foot back room into a space ...
Local optician sets sights on new Young Building in Fairhaven.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 under construction, the store will ...
Kaur Lounge opens in School of Industries.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 Sikh religion. Poole's mother, who is ...
Escape Day Spa owner adds medical spa.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 of increased local demand and to expand ...
Webefx employees buy out the business.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Zi Krostag)(Daniel Satake)(Webefx)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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. Krostag and Satake will continue handling ...
SSC starts electronics recycling program.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 six-month curbside pickup program. This ...
Peoples Bank breaks ground in Barkley District.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 be home to their ...
Consultant hired to assess Fairhaven Highlands.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 public participation, will be managed ...
BTC, Alcoa awarded job training grant.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 contribute matching funds ...
BIAW hosts fourth annual Fall Green.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 the conference features free workshops ...
Whatcom Business Conference celebrates 10th year.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 Inn. Seminar topics include ...
WWU hosts Fall Business Career Fair.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)
Oct 01, 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 ...
William H. Payne headlining investment workshop.(THE BUZZ: Tips, rumors & miscellaneous pieces of business information)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City and ...
Fairhaven Harbor developers turn in new design to city.(Fairhaven Harbor project- a community developement projects)
Oct 01, 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 and Rick Westerop to the city on Sept ....
The new face of Whatcom County tourism: conversation with Loni Rahm.
Oct 01, 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 was also job hunting, and Chelan is ...
New permit review aims to streamline process: after previous attempts failed, developers are still skeptical.
Oct 01, 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 Small Business Development Center ...
McShane plans to use business experience.(ELECTION 2007: MAYOR'S RACE)
Oct 01, 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, McShane says it's his job to tell property ...
Pike points at experience in administration.(ELECTION 2007: MAYOR'S RACE)
Oct 01, 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. It's a good thing "I like Dan!" isn't ...
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)
Oct 01, 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 that the starving artist cliche is no way to ...
A penny loaned is a penny earned: getting a business loan is hard work, but the right lender can make it happen.(lending money)
Oct 01, 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 expanding. Getting a business ...
Port ups its effort to get NOAA to the waterfront.(United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)(Waterfront development)(Port of Bellingham)
Oct 01, 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 director. The irony may be ...
Businesses make slow transition to Vista: Microsoft's new operating system still working out the glitches.(Business and Technology)
Oct 01, 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 share that same view. Dave ...
TAG gives IT companies room to play: Technology Alliance Group provides support, networking for tech companies.(Business and Technology)
Oct 01, 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 since its inception eight years ago. While ...
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)
Oct 01, 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 pay-per-click Web optimization you're business's ...
Top properties.
Oct 01, 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 for tenant improvement: ...
Two locals to share assistant director position at extension campus.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Lynell Friesen)(Debra Hanenburg)(Trinity Western University)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 include community relations and ...
Serbousek wins prestigious award.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Dale Serbousek)(Residential Specialist Designation award )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 joining the less than 4 percent ...
Boyle nominated to national board of directors.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Elizabeth Boyle)(Craft and Hobby Association)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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., that attracts industry professionals from all ...
Madsen reappointed to WWU Board of Trustees.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 new term will begin Oct. 1 and end Sept. 30, ...
Ignac joins Small Business Development Center.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 ...
Rush becomes local agent for Child Shield U.S.A.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Evan Rush has become a registered agent for Child Shield U.S.A., a national organization dedicated to the safety of America's ...
Kiwanis Club of Bellingham names new officers.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(appointments)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 children t8 years old and younger, Kiwanis has ...
Turner achieves food safety certification.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 is accredited ...
Thomsen joins Towner Press.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Lelani Thomsen )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 Western Washington University, she worked as a ...
Future realtor association president represents Bellingham in Chicago.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 Association of Realtors. At ...
New personnel in BWEDC positions.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Derek Attwaters)(Bellingham Whatcom Economic Development Council)(Derek Attwaters)(John Michener)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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 in BWEDC's effort to reorganize and implement ...
Local agents honored by Farmers Insurance.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 ...
Larson Gross expands professional team.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 services. Tavis brings more ...
Sales duo at Coldwell Bankers Miller Arnason earn luxury title.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 percent of the 117,000 ...
Bay Properties welcomes Glenn.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Larry Glenn has joined the Century 21 Bay Properties firm as a sales associate. Glenn just completed his licensing and is ...
Cole obtains Certificate of Director Education.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 ...
Duncan graduates from UW's banking school.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kirby Duncan, vice president and branch manager of Business Bank's Bellingham Branch, recently graduated from Pacific Coast Banking ...
Strelau inducted into kung fu hall of fame.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)(Chris Strelau)(Martial Arts Hero of the Year )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 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)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Glenn Golay received the 2007 Professional Finance Officer award from the Washington Finance Officer's Association. The ...
Murray earns several real estate awards.(KEEPING UP WITH PEOPLE)
Oct 01, 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 ....