Conversation: Roy Osing, author of “Be Different or Be Dead”
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Lance Henderson in Features
In a time of so many business closures, it’s refreshing to hear someone talk about business marketing in dire terms. In his first book “Be Different or Be Dead,” Roy Osing relays ideas and experience gained over 33 years working with Telus, Canada’s second largest telecommunications company.
2009 Mover and Shaker: Mike Rousseau
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
For two years, Alcoa Intalco Works has been operating without a long-term source of energy. But thanks to the diligence of its plant manager, the smelter now has a secure future. Part three of three
2009 Mover and Shaker: John Harmon
Posted on 07. Jan, 2010 by Lance Henderson in Features
In a time when residential construction is extremely slow and funding of any kind is like a mirage in a seemingly endless desert, John Harmon and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities are pulling down multimillion-dollar grants, attracting investors and generating some of the only residential and commercial building activity in town. Part 2 of 3
2009 Mover and Shaker: Wes Herman
Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
Once a small coffee shop, The Woods Coffee has grown to nine locations in Whatcom County and was recently named western Washington’s Best Coffee Shop by Evening Magazine. Part 1 of 3
The top 10 stories of 2009
Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
The impact of the recession, NOAA’s decision to move to Newport, and social networking dominated the headlines in 2009.
Conversation: Debbie Gann, 2009 Professional Woman of the Year
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Features
Debbie Gann was recently named 2009 Professional Woman of the Year by Whatcom Women in Business.
City seeks to change northern neighborhood boundaries
Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
One such change involves splitting the Mount Baker Neighborhood into Irongate and Barkley.
PR pros help businesses navigate muddy media waters
Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Features
In order to stay in the minds of most consumers, businesses need to put themselves in the public realm through news releases and advertising, but knowing the difference between the two will result in the most effective public relations.
Celebrating Bellingham beer
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
Bellingham breweries past and present are known for their great tasting beer
Mt. Baker Ski Area opens early
Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
“It was one of the greatest opening days we’ve ever had,” said general manager Duncan Howat.
