Bankruptcies, May 2010
Filed on 02. Jun, 2010 in Data
The Bellingham Business Journal Chapter 7 — Straight bankruptcy; debtor gives up non-exempt property and debts are discharged. Chapter 11 — Business reorganization; protection from creditors while business devises a plan of reorganization. Income/expense reports must be filed monthly. Chapter 13 — Plan is devised by individual to pay a percentage of debts based on [...]
BP Cherry Point will not appeal safety citation
Filed on 02. Jun, 2010 in News & Features
The Bellingham Business Journal BP Cherry Point petroleum refinery will not appeal a citation issued in May against the company for 13 serious safety violations carrying a fine of $69,200. BP has agreed to pay the fine and correct the hazards found by the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) during an inspection at the [...]
Pacific Paint & Decorating opens in Ferndale
Filed on 28. May, 2010 in Events
The Bellingham Business Journal Pacific Paint & Decorating, located at 5060 Pacific Highway Suite 111 near Northwest Hot Springs, will have its grand opening Saturday, June 5. Owners Chuck and Leeann Handy, longtime Whatcom County residents, said they had been looking for a suitable Ferndale location for three years. They chose the Pacific Commerce Center [...]
Building permits, 5/14 to 5/28/2010
Filed on 28. May, 2010 in Data
The Bellingham Business Journal The following recent building permit activity includes permits for commercial projects valued at $10,000 or more, and residential projects valued at $250,000 or more. Accepted 3870 Mustang Way Suite 101, $30,000 for tenant improvement: interior modifications to establish occupancy for a precision mold fabricator. Owner: Jerry Hammer. Applicant: Fuller Building Design. [...]
Boundary Bay Brewery named largest brewpub
Filed on 28. May, 2010 in News & Features
The Bellingham Business Journal Once again, Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro has been named the largest brewpub in the nation by The Brewers Association, based on its 2009 production volume. A brewpub is defined as a brewery with a restaurant that has at least 25 percent of beer sales occurring on-site, as opposed to a [...]
Earl’s Bike Shop opens in Fountain District
Filed on 26. May, 2010 in Events
By Isaac Bonnell Bellingham’s newest bike shop opened this month at 2827 Meridian St. across from Haggen. With 700 square feet of space, Earl’s Bike Shop is a cozy addition to the burgeoning Fountain District. Owner Craig Earl said he chose the area specifically for the concentration of bike commuters along the busy thoroughfare. “I’ve [...]
Maurices coming to Bellis Fair Mall
Filed on 26. May, 2010 in Events
By Isaac Bonnell A new women’s clothing store is currently under construction at the Bellis Fair Mall. Maurices is set to open in August in a 4,600-square-foot space across from Footlocker. The company targets the “savvy, fashion-conscious customer with a 20-something attitude,” according to its website. The company has 700 stores in 43 states, including [...]
Bellingham planning director takes Mercer Island job
Filed on 25. May, 2010 in News & Features
The Bellingham Business Journal Tim Stewart, director of Planning and Community Development for the City of Bellingham, has accepted an offer from the City of Mercer Island to become its Director of Development Services. Stewart was appointed as the Bellingham planning director by former Mayor Mark Asmundson in May 2006. The new position in Mercer [...]
Mother Baby Center closes
Filed on 24. May, 2010 in News & Features
The Bellingham Business Journal The Mother Baby Center closed its doors Friday, May 21 after 19 years of helping pregnant women and their newborn babies. The closure stems from the loss of state funding in December 2009, which led the nonprofit to lay off its 12 employees and begin the search for new sources of [...]
Saving throughout the year key to not owing taxes
Filed on 20. May, 2010 in News
If a business doesn’t pay its taxes, the state can shut it down — but that is usually a last resort. Tough times, however, have led to an increase in delinquent taxes and subsequent business closures.
