Bankruptcies, March 2010
Filed on 31. Mar, 2010 in Data
The Bellingham Business Journal Chapter 7 — Straight bankruptcy; debtor gives up non-exempt property and debts are discharged. Chapter 11 — Business reorganization; protection from creditors while business devises a plan of reorganization. Income/expense reports must be filed monthly. Chapter 13 — Plan is devised by individual to pay a percentage of debts based on [...]
Tax judgments, March 2010
Filed on 29. Mar, 2010 in Data
The Bellingham Business Journal When an individual or business becomes delinquent in tax payments, the state can obtain a judgment against any property or business. Judgments are filed in Whatcom County Superior Court, as are records of judgments paid or satisfied. The following information is taken from the Whatcom County Superior Court clerk’s office: Judgments [...]
Tax liens, March 2010
Filed on 29. Mar, 2010 in Data
The Bellingham Business Journal A tax lien is a legal claim filed in court by a government against a erson or buiness owing taxes. Liens are civil, not criminal claims, and normally seek to attach money and/or property to pay the taxes. A list of liens is kept at the county courthouse showing whom the [...]
Stock market rebounds, but investors still jittery
Filed on 29. Mar, 2010 in Contents
With the Dow Jones back above 10,000, financial advisers discuss risk, emerging markets and investing in a post-recession economy
NOAA upholds decision to move to Newport
Filed on 26. Mar, 2010 in Contents
By Isaac Bonnell Despite a protest by the Port of Bellingham, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is sticking with its decision to move its Pacific Fleet to Newport, Ore. The federal agency released a 69-page review in late March that stated there are no practical alternatives to locating in Newport, even though the [...]
WinCo Foods considering former Joe’s Sports space
Filed on 26. Mar, 2010 in Contents
By Isaac Bonnell WinCo Foods, a Boise, Idaho-based discount supermarket company, is considering moving into the former Joe’s Sports space off of Meridian Street. The company has not yet applied for permits, but is in the design review process for changes to the 90,000-square-foot building’s facade and parking lot, according to city planning staff. WinCo [...]
Business licenses 3/12 to 3/22/2010
Filed on 25. Mar, 2010 in New Business
Banditos Burritos, Kristi M. Christianson, 120 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Aprimo, Aprimo Inc., 900 E. 96th St. #400, Indianapolis, IN 46240 The Local Grill, Donovan A. Williams, 100 E. Maple St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Confluence Engineering Group, Confluence Engineering Group LLC, 517 N.E. 92nd St., Seattle, WA 98115 Emma J. Morgan, Emma J. [...]
Author donates to Whatcom Literacy Council
Filed on 25. Mar, 2010 in Contents
The Bellingham Business Journal Local author Christina Dodd gave the Whatcom Literacy Council $5,060 to support literacy. This is the fourth year they have supported the Whatcom Literacy Council, and the funding will help support learner/tutor pairs for a year. The Whatcom Literacy Council (WLC) is dedicated to increasing literacy skills for adults in Whatcom [...]
BForm takes a new look at concrete
Filed on 25. Mar, 2010 in Contents

MADE IN WHATCOM COUNTY: Mike Bechkowiak’s specialized concrete mix is three times stronger than normal concrete.
Contract awarded to Evergreen AIDS Foundation
Filed on 25. Mar, 2010 in Contents
The Bellingham Business Journal The Snohomish County Board of Health awarded a one-year contract to Evergreen AIDS Foundation (EAF) to continue case management of medical care for HIV/AIDS clients in Whatcom, San Juan and Skagit counties. Based in Bellingham, EAF has provided case management in northwestern Washington since 1996. It plans to open an Everett [...]