Social Media Conference NW 2010
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Lance Henderson in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
The Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) and the Technology Alliance Group (TAG) have announced they will host the Social Media Conference NW 2010 on March 25 at the McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center in Mount Vernon. This year’s conference builds on the success of the sold-out 2008 conference, which attracted [...]
Allegiant to buy six 757 aircraft through 2012
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by Lance Henderson in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent company of Allegiant Air, which is a major tenant at the Bellingham airport, has announced it has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The introduction of the 757 aircraft will enable Allegiant Air to expand its leisure travel strategy into Hawaii, however [...]
State posts first jobs gain since 2008
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
Washington’s economy picked up some steam in January, adding an estimated 12,400 jobs – the first monthly gain since November 2008. The gains, however, were not enough to combat the rising unemployment rate.
The state unemployment rate remained relatively flat, inching up to an estimated 9.3 percent from the December 2009 revised rate [...]
WWU study focuses on urban transitions
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
Western Washington University’s Urban Transitions Studio will present sustainable urban planning concepts from 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 in the Bellingham City Hall.
The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will include a concept proposal for revitalizing downtown Bellingham’s retail core and a proposal for transitioning single-use retail zones [...]
Green building program offers faster permit review
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
The City of Bellingham’s permit center launched a seven-month pilot program in March to encourage and support green building projects by reducing building permit review time for certified green projects and assigning them to a new green project review team.
“The City is committed to promoting sustainability by supporting projects that conserve resources [...]
Bellingham awarded Climate Showcase grant
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
Bellingham is one of the first cities in the nation to be awarded a $350,000 grant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Climate Showcase Community.
These grants are designed to assist communities to establish and implement climate change initiatives to help reduce carbon emissions. Of 450 applications from around the country, [...]
Fire destroys three buildings in Old Town
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
By Isaac Bonnell
An early morning fire on March 1 destroyed a complex of unoccupied buildings in downtown Bellingham. The commercial spaces were formerly occupied by Eartha Kitty’s Antiques and Wise Buys Shop, which moved to a larger location on North State Street in September 2009.
Frances Erickson, who owned and operated Eartha Kitty’s in that location [...]
Bellingham will pursue Google Fiber project
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
Bellingham mayor Dan Pike announced Feb. 25 that the city will ask Google to consider Bellingham for its Fiber For Communities initiative, after hearing a resounding “go for it” from more than 600 area residents and business owners who are enthusiastic about the opportunity.
“There is great interest in us pursuing this opportunity, [...]
Jackie’s Jersey Milk recalls raw milk
Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
Jackie’s Jersey Milk, located at 5424 Aldrich Road, is recalling its raw milk because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli).
The recall was initiated after routine monthly sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) discovered that the product was contaminated with toxin-producing E. coli. Jackie’s Jersey Milk [...]
Bellingham considering bid for Google Fiber project
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
City of Bellingham officials are evaluating Google’s Fiber For Communities initiative, which would bring ultra high-speed Internet here, and would like feedback from the community about whether or not Google’s initiative should be pursued.
A survey posted on the City’s website through Feb. 24 asks community members if the City should pursue this [...]
