Assessing the problems facing local tourism
Filed on 30. Jun, 2006 in News & Features
Things are shaping up for a busy summer in the tourism industry. It’s hard to imagine that things can be tough during the peak of the season, but one thing is certain in the tourism industry: shift happens. Few people would question that travel can be volatile. Tourism professionals know that their industry is exposed to political, [...]
MTC opens new lab
Filed on 30. Jun, 2006 in News & Features
Materials Testing & Consulting, Inc. (MTC) recently announced the opening of a full-service special inspection lab and geotechnical consulting office in Bellingham. The new lab is accredited by the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) and American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for materials testing and special inspection. Jason Dearborn is the Bellingham regional manager, [...]
Bursting through the glass ceiling
Filed on 30. Jun, 2006 in News & Features
This trio of Bellingham businesswomen has faced adversity since Day 1, and thrived despite it Peggy Zoro’s father, in the photo at top right, provided Zoro with an inspiration and work ethic that allowed her to rise to the position of senior vice president and regional manager with Whidbey Island Bank. Heidi Schiller Roughly two decades [...]
THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE
Filed on 30. Jun, 2006 in News & Features
E-mail gaffes are the high-tech generation’s new office faux pas According to a recent study, e-mail has overtaken the phone as the business communication medium of choice — and as a result, companies need to be savvy about how they use (or misuse) the medium. by Dan Hiestand For many, Christmas is a time of generosity. Even [...]
REBUILDING BLAINE
Filed on 30. Jun, 2006 in News & Features
Developers finding plenty of new opportunities along city’s waterfront by Dan Hiestand The first time Tim Imus laid eyes on Blaine, he was intrigued — perhaps even smitten. That was in 2004, when he headed to the border town with his father, Ken. ”I went up with dad to look at property, and I had never [...]
As conditions change, do you change as well?
Filed on 30. Jun, 2006 in News & Features
One fine spring afternoon a few years ago, a couple of guys in nice suits came into our office in California. They represented a lobby group that was in town to “help” us fend off all the unnecessary environmental regulations that would “hurt” our business. I listened carefully to their presentation, and then when they [...]
Mr. Handyman
Filed on 30. Jun, 2006 in News & Features
Owners: Steve and Ellen HawleyAddress: 180 E. Bakerview Rd.Phone: 671-8900E-mail: steve.hawley@mrhandyman.comStartup date: June 12Square Footage: 300 Steve Hawley’s new business, which he opened with his wife Ellen, aims to put a dent in the "honey-do" list of the typical Bellingham homeowner. Steve Hawley described his new business — a franchise called Mr. Handyman — as [...]
Private investigators: Half the glamor, twice the tedium
Filed on 30. Jun, 2006 in News & Features
Local ‘P-Is’ say the job is interesting and rewarding — but a world away from its pop-culture image Southern California native Joe Dozal is one of 29 licensed private investigators in Whatcom County. His work focuses mainly on conducting interviews for local defense lawyers to aid in their cases. Heidi Schiller No, being a private investigator [...]
