Five Guys Burgers and Fries opening in May
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
By Isaac Bonnell
Five Guys Burgers and Fries is set to make its Bellingham debut in May at 1301 W. Bakerview Road Suite 101.
Owner Michael Cummings and his business partner Jeff Howes recently applied for a building permit to do a $173,000 build-out of the 2,500-square-foot restaurant. In the end, it will have a simple layout [...]
WCC class focuses on starting a small business
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
The Bellingham Business Journal
A six-week class to help entrepreneurs plan the successful launch of a small business begins April 21 at Whatcom Community College.
“Six Weeks to Business Start-Up” is taught by Bill Pate, an accountant and owner of Bookkeeping Solutions NW in Lynden. Pate’s class will guide participants from their original business concept to planning [...]
New owners at Flats Wine & Tapas Bar
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
The Bellingham Business Journal
Five-year-old Flats Wine & Tapas Bar, located at 1307 11th St. in Fairhaven, has a new owner.
Jennifer Branch purchased the restaurant at the end of January. A graduate of the four-year Culinary Arts Program of Utah State University, Branch and her family moved to Bellingham from Santa Cruz, Calif. seven years ago.
“We [...]
Veg Express to open in April
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
By Isaac Bonnell
Veg Express, a new all-vegetarian drive-through, is set to open in mid-April at the former Diehl Ford Bargain Lot at 700 Ohio St.
Owner Michelle Whittaker recently took over the lease for the space and is in the process of converting the small office building to a kitchen, where she will do all of [...]
WWU to host Spring Career Fair April 22
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by Lance Henderson in Tips
The Bellingham Business Journal
Job seekers looking for ways to connect directly with employers are invited to attend Western Washington University’s Spring Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 22 in the Mac Gym of the Wade King Student Recreation Center.
The event, sponsored by the WWU Career Services Center, is a major recruiting [...]
WWU offering project management courses to public
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
The Bellingham Business Journal
Western Washington University is offering three different project management courses to the public this spring, from an introductory course to an advanced course that will prepare participants for the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
The courses are designed to provide training suitable for the various stages of project management.
“Most [...]
Wyandt Accounting moves, doubles in size
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
The Bellingham Business Journal
Wyandt Accounting Services and CCSI Bookkeeping Services recently moved to a new office at 4200 Meridian St. Suite 100. The new office is twice the size of the previous office.
“The new office space is a direct result of the growth we’ve experienced over the past couple years as a bookkeeping firm,” said [...]
Jonathan Rands opening Fairhaven law office
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
The Bellingham Business Journal
Attorney Jonathan Rands is opening his own law firm located in the former Stanello’s space at 1514 12th St. Suite 100, next to the offices of Edward Jones financial planner Tim Villhauer.
Rands has been in the legal profession more than eight years and was formerly with Fox Bowman Duarte. He focuses primarily [...]
Silver Springs Creamery opens retail store
Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
By Isaac Bonnell
Three years after a devastating fire, Silver Springs Creamery in Lynden is back on its feet and in full production.
Owner Eric Sundstrom recently opened an onsite retail store to sell his goat and cow cheese, yogurt, ice cream and fresh milk. Now that the farm is back in full production, Sundstrom hopes the [...]
Carrie Coppinger Carter opens new law firm
Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
The Bellingham Business Journal
Carrie Coppinger Carter, a Whatcom County native with 11 years of legal experience, recently launched her own law firm at 100 Central Ave.
Coppinger Carter has been practicing law in Bellingham since 2000, most recently as a partner at Shepherd Abbott Carter. She has served on the Disciplinary Board of the Washington State [...]
