State budget hits home
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by ryanwynne in Features
Local businesses assess effects of tax increases while state funded programs and organizations, such as Western Washington University, deal with another round of cuts.
Diamond Jim’s opens in Fountain District
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
Owner Jim Green recently moved his diner from one iconic building to another.
Alternative financing provides options in wary lending climate
Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
Traditional business lending is tough to come by these days, causing many to look toward government loans and social lending to get their businesses up and running.
Development update: who’s building and who’s not
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
The BBJ follows up with developers to find out which projects broke ground and which plans broke down
Bellingham Farmers Market signals start of spring
Posted on 01. Apr, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
For many small businesses, the Bellingham Farmers Market is a way to build a presence in the community without opening a store. “It lets you get to know your market without having to invest in a retail location,” said Cheyenne Black, co-owner of Sip-T, an organic tea blending company.
Stock market rebounds, but investors still jittery
Posted on 29. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
With the Dow Jones back above 10,000, financial advisers discuss risk, emerging markets and investing in a post-recession economy
BForm takes a new look at concrete
Posted on 25. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
MADE IN WHATCOM COUNTY: Mike Bechkowiak’s specialized concrete mix is three times stronger than normal concrete.
Tweeting for success: how to expand your online presence
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
Social media is more than just a new type of marketing — it’s a conversation.
Finding ways to relieve work-related pain
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by ashleymitchell in Features
Chronic pain affects people in all occupations. Whether you’re sitting in an office or working in a warehouse, workers can develop nagging pains that need to be addressed. In Bellingham, there are multiple rehabilitative options to help get workers back to their productive selves.
Busy skies over Bellingham
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
Bellingham is one of the few airports in the Pacific Northwest that is still growing. An industry report for the year ending Sept. 30, 2009, ranked BLI as the 10th largest airport out of 73 in the region. And out of the top 15, it was the only one to report positive growth.
