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Investing in workforce development in Whatcom County

Dividends expected today and long into the future Finding — and keeping — a trained, capable, reliable workforce continues to be one of the greatest...

New leadership for county tourism

Dylan Deane-Boye settles into new role Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism’s new president and CEO, Dylan Deane-Boyle, is settling into his new role, which he started...

Whatcom County Council to hear recommendations for long-delayed jail

Members of the Whatcom County Council are waiting to hear what an upcoming report will recommend for county public safety and replacing the aged...

Agriculture

Doing a body good

The Whatcom County dairy community is passionate about persevering in a challenging climate Whatcom County’s dairy community is a tightknit group of families who take...

Construction

A coming shock for electricians!

Shifting apprenticeship requirements have independents concerned Change can be a challenge, especially when it comes to making industry-wide and/or statewide revisions. But that’s exactly what’s...

Role models for a modern work culture

GK Knutson aims to help employees thrive at work, home With worker shortages, turnover, union tensions and ongoing supply chain challenges, American workers are switching...

Making the shift away from fossil fuels

The term “building electrification” is used broadly to describe legislative and building code changes meant to limit the production of greenhouse gases responsible for climate...

Developing Whatcom County’s future construction workforce

Planning for the present and future with one-the-job training How many of us grew up with parents and teachers telling us to get a good...

Residential real estate still an economic strength

Better city, county policies could help even more Farming, tourism, the arts, the Cherry Point Industrial Zone and nearly every other pillar of the Whatcom...

‘I just keep moving’

Jeff Kochman has his hands in several Bellingham development projects Jeff Kochman, president of AMBK LLC, combines vision, confidence, determination and a willingness to tread...

FINANCE

What employers should know about the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Act

Does it make sense for you to opt out of coverage? Much to the chagrin of our Washington state government, the citizenry of the state...

New leadership, new rules

Potential significant changes to watch for Now that we have a single party controlling the House of Representatives, Senate and White House, sweeping legislation change...

Legislature must act quickly to head off looming unemployment insurance crisis

A 500% tax increase is a real possibility for Washington businesses Before the state Legislature arrives for the 2021 session, some businesses in Washington will...

Manufacturing

IKO roofing plant in Sumas serves markets around the world

Roofs shelter and protect what we love: our families at home, our children at school, ourselves at work and play. We don’t think about...

TECHNOLOGY

Passing the torch at Team Technology

How do you say goodbye? A business owner plans her exit Goodbyes are hard. Business owners know that as well as anyone. Patty Seaman, president and...

Gone phishing? Cybercrime targets Whatcom County businesses

Cybercriminals are coming for your business, and they’re getting in via email. In 2021, according to technology research firm Comparitech, 79% of U.S. businesses reported...

Whatcom County takes on cybersecurity

Local colleges lead the way in IT security training In every sector of business, technological literacy has become a minimum requirement rather than a specialized...
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Maritime

Movement on the waterfront

Our job at the Port of Bellingham is right there in our mission statement: promote sustainable economic development, optimize transportation gateways and manage publicly...

Corvus Energy: Electrifying the maritime industry

Norway-based manufacturer to open Bellingham facility The maritime industry has historically been a vital part of our regional economy. So, it makes sense that Corvus...

Revolutionizing industry, protecting environment

Tidal Vision develops better method for chitosan production Innovative Whatcom County-based businesses are changing and improving industries across the country and around the world, without...

Northwest Marine Industries riding wave of success

Hidden away in a warehouse on Fairhaven’s working waterfront is the longest continually operating fiberglass boat manufacturing company in the country. Swing open the door...

Water in his DNA

San Juan Cruises born from a lifelong love of the sea San Juan Cruises founder Capt. Drew Schmidt’s love of the sea is ingrained in...

Professional Services

NW Innovation Resource Center

From one entrepreneur to another Organization helps bring innovation to fruition It began with a bright idea: to help other people with bright ideas turn innovation...

Intern, part-time employee or contract marketer?

Each option has pros and cons If your business is on the cusp of needing help with marketing and communications, you’ll first need to consider...

A path to recovery

Resources to help your business regain its footing As our battle with the novel coronavirus and its many impacts continues, we can start planning our...

Heir to the Throne?

What happens when business owners retire? More than 2,000 businesses in Whatcom County have owners who are likely to retire in the next decade. Without...

Real Estate

Realistic real estate

Whatcom market begins slow settle into normalcy We are all in some way connected to the residential real estate market, and for the last couple...

Residential real estate still an economic strength

Better city, county policies could help even more Farming, tourism, the arts, the Cherry Point Industrial Zone and nearly every other pillar of the Whatcom...

Winners and Losers: The Whatcom County economy vs COVID-19

Dustin McKissen and Mike McKenzie As 2020 draws to a close, the COVID-19 pandemic continues wreaking havoc on the Whatcom County business community. With vaccine...

‘I just keep moving’

Jeff Kochman has his hands in several Bellingham development projects Jeff Kochman, president of AMBK LLC, combines vision, confidence, determination and a willingness to tread...

Retail

Pure Bliss Desserts sweet success story

The first thing you notice about Pure Bliss Desserts in downtown Bellingham is how beautiful it is, from the hand-painted mural on the building’s...

Local coffee lovers keep on sippin’

S(l)ip into the world of coffee bean roasting in Whatcom County. Tony’s mirrors it. Mirror mirrors it. And it’s Maniacal. Specifically, this is the world...

Hardware Sales thrives on software sales

Local company stands tall in the big-box era A Bellingham original, Hardware Sales stands tall not just as a survivor of the big-box era, but...
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