Fun with the Fuzz Run raises $20,000
Filed on 20. Jun, 2011 in Nonprofits
The Fun with the Fuzz Run, held April 23, raised approximately $20,000 for the Behind the Badge Foundation, said race director and Bellingham police officer Kyle Nelson. Behind the Badge is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support for families of Washington state law enforcement officers who have been killed or seriously injured in the [...]
FurEver Friends doggie day care opening on Meador Ave.
Filed on 20. Jun, 2011 in Events
FurEver Friends, a new doggie day care, is scheduled to open in early July at 501 Meador Ave., behind Fanatik Bike. Owner Teresa Jenkins is currently in the process of converting a 3,300-square-foot space into a doggie day care with a grooming facility. A little more than half the space is devoted to a covered, [...]
Management Services Northwest promotes Galloway, hires DeCosta
Filed on 20. Jun, 2011 in People
Wayne Galloway was recently named regional operations manager at Management Services Northwest Inc. Galloway, who has been with the company since 2008, is responsible for the overall administration and management of the company’s janitorial and special services department. Galloway joined Management Services Northwest with more than 15 years of customer service management experience and with [...]
Chuckanut Brewery wins North American Beer awards
Filed on 17. Jun, 2011 in News & Features
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen won five medals at the 15th annual North American Beer Awards competition that took place at the beginning of June in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Beers were evaluated based on how closely they met the style definition for the categories in which they were entered. The event was judged by brewers, certified [...]
Business licenses, 6/1 to 6/13/2011
Filed on 17. Jun, 2011 in New Businesses
Aramark Servicemaster Facility Services, Aramark Management Services LP, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 Arch Telecom, Arch Telecom Inc., 1 Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226 Baker Chiropractic Office, Robert K. Baker, 2222 James St. Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225 Bare Bones Bar-B-Q, Low Budget Bar-B-Q LLC, 5486 Noon Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 Battery Systems, [...]
McClary promoted to general manager at Rose Construction
Filed on 17. Jun, 2011 in People
DyLon McClary was recently promoted to general manager at Rose Construction Inc. He was promoted because of his “outstanding” remodeling, managerial and customer service skills, according to a statement by Rose Construction. McClary is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist and a Certified Graduate Remodeler, a designation that emphasizes business management skills as the key to a [...]
Building permits, 5/20 to 6/15/2011
Filed on 16. Jun, 2011 in Data
The following recent building permit activity includes permits for commercial projects valued at $10,000 or more. Accepted 905 Squalicum Parkway Suite 104, $60,000 for tenant improvement: complete shell space for medical offices. Tenant: Birchwood Women’s Health Clinic. 1997 Division St., $50,000 for occupancy review for new use: new cheer studio in existing building. Applicant and [...]
New airport passenger terminal to open end of June
Filed on 16. Jun, 2011 in News & Features
The first phase of a $30 million expansion at the Bellingham International Airport will be completed and open to passengers starting June 28. The project will triple the size of the terminal and is expected to be completed in 2013.
Whatcom County engineer receives state award
Filed on 16. Jun, 2011 in People
Joe Rutan, Whatcom County engineer and assistant public works director, was named the Washington State Association of County Engineers (WSACE) urban engineer of the year for 2011 by Jay Weber, executive director of the state’s County Road Administration Board. Rutan was also installed as WSACE’s 2011-2012 president. “Throughout Joe’s eight years as Whatcom County’s engineer, [...]
PeaceHealth purchases North Cascade Cardiology
Filed on 15. Jun, 2011 in News & Features
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center recently purchased North Cascade Cardiology (NCC), which has offices in Bellingham, Anacortes, Southeast Alaska and the San Juan Islands. Integration of the two organizations will take effect July 1. NCC employs 13 cardiologists, four nurse practitioners, more than 100 staff members and sees 30,000 cardiovascular patient visits annually. Collaboration between [...]
