Made in Whatcom County Video: Totally Chocolate
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by Lance Henderson in Features
By Andriy Semenyuk
Totally Chocolate, a custom chocolate manufacturer in Blaine, Wash., can put just about anything on a bar of chocolate. And from corporate logos to newspaper front pages — they have done it all.
The business was originally established by Jeff Robinson in 1989 down in Los Angeles. After several years Mr. Robinson relocated his [...]
Boatbuilding in their blood
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
As teenagers, both Gary and Steve Nordtvedt worked at their father’s boatbuilding company, Uniflight, which occupied the entire Fairhaven Marine Industrial Park in the 1960s and ’70s. Decades later, the Nordtvedt brothers are once again building boats in Fairhaven.
Lands report outlines economic development tools
Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by Lance Henderson in News
By Isaac Bonnell
The City of Bellingham is now one step closer to outlining a comprehensive plan for promoting economic development within the city.
The second phase of a research study called the Employment Lands Report was presented to City Council in January, outlining several target industries and recommending regulatory tools to encourage growth in those industries.
The [...]
Made in Whatcom County: Wood Stone still burning hot
Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by Lance Henderson in Features
Keith Carpenter launched Wood Stone in 1990 with co-founder Harry Hegarty with a desire to make wood-fired stone ovens that could meet the demands of a commercial kitchen. To date, Wood Stone has made almost 9,000 ovens and sold them in 75 countries.
2009 Mover and Shaker: Mike Rousseau
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
For two years, Alcoa Intalco Works has been operating without a long-term source of energy. But thanks to the diligence of its plant manager, the smelter now has a secure future. Part three of three
2010: Many businesses must report greenhouse gas emissions
Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
By Isaac Bonnell
Starting this year, many mid- to large-sized businesses in Washington state will have to report their greenhouse gas emissions to the state Department of Ecology.
The reporting rule is part of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill that was passed by the state legislature in 2008. The bill aims to determine the level of emissions [...]
Fire damages Raincountry Refrigeration in Fairhaven
Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by Lance Henderson in News
By Lance Henderson
Bellingham Fire Department crews responded to a reported structure fire in the office of Raincountry Refrigeration at 1610 6th St. at 6:17 p.m. last night Jan. 3. No occupants or firefighters were injured.
Engine 2, housed at the Harris Street Fire Station, was first to arrive, and found heavy fire showing from a two-story [...]
Alcoa, BPA reach power agreement
Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Isaac Bonnell in News
This long-awaited power deal will supply the aluminum smelter with enough electricity to power two-thirds of the facility and keep its 528 employees working.
Norstar Boats moves to Fairhaven waterfront
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
The Bellingham Business Journal
Bellingham boatbuilder Norstar Boats finalized a lease with the Port of Bellingham on Dec. 15 to move into the Fairhaven Marine Industrial Park, located at 819 Harris Ave.
The company will be consolidating its custom power boat and sailboat operations in the 12,000-square-foot space, said owner Gary Nordtvedt.
“I am very excited about moving to the Fairhaven [...]
Celebrating Bellingham beer
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
Bellingham breweries past and present are known for their great tasting beer
