State to host Bellingham workshop for business owners
The Bellingham office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new- and small-business owners.
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber announces speaker series lineup
The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released its 2010-2011 Speaker Series.
Ferndale-based Superfeet wins national award
Ferndale-based Superfeet Worldwide Inc., manufacturer and global distributor of supportive premium insoles, was awarded the 2010 Fleet Feet Sports Supplier of the Year award.
Ruling discourages retailers from giving B.C. shoppers tax exemption in Whatcom County, state
A Skagit County Superior Court Judge has issued an order that will likely discourage retailers from giving a Washington sales tax exemption for British Columbia residents that had been scheduled to take effect Thursday, July 1.
Haggen stores raise more than $42,000 for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Customers of Haggen Food & Pharmacy and TOP Food & Drug stores recently donated $42,283 to Seattle Children's Hospital.
Report: 17 percent of Whatcom residential sales came from distressed property
Distressed homes and condominiums are a significant portion of overall residential sales in Whatcom County and much of the U.S., according to a new national report.
Bellingham Marine completes Monaco project
Bellingham Marine's operations in France recently completed an upgrade of floating piers at Monaco's Fontvieille Port.
Local WorkSource centers recertified
The Northwest Workforce Council recently announced the recertification of the WorkSource Skagit and the WorkSource Whatcom Career centers.
June gloom not so fun for Whatcom County farmers… berries appear to be on track, but seed potato planting delayed
While the gloomy, wet weather this month is a downer for Whatcom County residents looking to get a start on outdoor summer activities, for farmers it has created something many of them didn't want to see - mud.
What makes Cornwall so tough for Bellingham retailers?
Last week Holly Barbo took a few minutes between helping customers at her store to step outside and catch a sun break, but what she saw was another sad situation she's seen too many times before.
Whatcom Women in Business accepting nominations for award
Whatcom Women in Business is accepting nominations for Professional Woman of the Year.
Bellingham-based laundry provides medical linen throughout state
Each week The Bellingham Herald takes a close look at a business or construction project. This week: Northwest Health Care Linen.
New Lynden digester project to break ground June 28
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held near Lynden for a new digester that converts manure to energy.
Zhao, Benson join Bellingham’s Moss Adams
Moss Adams LLP has hired Jessie Zhao and Zachary Benson to work in the Bellingham office.
Whatcom County landscape and home tour June 26-27
Sustainable Connections' eighth annual Imagine This! Home & Landscape Tour will be held this weekend throughout Whatcom County.
Sportsman Chalet moving to Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood
BELLINGHAM - A sporting goods retailer will be leaving the downtown core for the Sunnyland neighborhood.
New business services Bellingham’s growing bicycle community
As the biking community continues to grow in Bellingham, so do the businesses that support it.
Haggen moves up on list of state’s largest private companies
Bellingham-based Haggen Inc. had its revenue drop year over year, but it was able to move up on the Largest Private Companies in Washington list.
Whatcom Landscapes earns paver certification
Whatcom Landscapes, Inc. recently became certified paver installers through the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, a national leader in development and education related to concrete pavement applications.
Bellingham restaurants raise record amount for Maple Alley Inn
Local residents who "dined out" for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Tuesday, May 4, helped raise a record amount of money for people in need.
Unemployment benefits to rise next month
The loss of thousands of low-paying jobs helped to increase the average wage in Washington in 2009, according to the Employment Security Department.
San Juan Charter Services helps stranded islanders
Each week The Bellingham Herald takes a closer look at a business or construction project. This week: San Juan Charter Services.
Bellingham City Club to hold discussion on health care reform
The impact of federal health care reform on Washington state and Whatcom County will be discussed during the next Bellingham City Club at noon Wednesday, June 23.
Ferndale company honored with manufacturing award
Ferndale-based Cascade Dafo, Inc. was recently recognized for its efforts at the first-ever Washington State Manufacturing Awards Ceremony.
Closing the book on 2009 Whatcom County real estate
Last year the Whatcom County real estate market posted slower sales and a drop in prices, but a new report provides the nitty-gritty details of what happened.