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Grant money available for renewable energy feasibility studies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $3 million available through the Rural Energy for America Program to conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy systems for agriculture producers and rural small businesses.

Eligible feasibility studies for renewable energy systems include projects that will produce energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro power and hydrogen-based sources.

Sep 7, '10 2:29pm

People on the Move

Promotions, hires and recognitions in South Sound

Zella Kahn-Jetter Ph.D.has been named dean of the School of Engineering at St. Martin's University. She has more than 20 years of experience in Catholic higher education and currently serves as the chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Manhattan College, a private Catholic college in New York. Kahn-Jetter will assume her deanship in January.

Colleen H. Gillespie has been named chief advisory officer of Olympia-based Cambridge Wealth Management. She has a bachelor's degree in social work from Eastern Washington University and a dual master's degree in public administration/health administration from Portland State University.

Sep 7, '10 12:57pm

Pierce College launching online physical therapist assistant program

Starting next spring, Pierce College will begin offering a new option for students wishing to pursue careers in health care.

The physical therapist assistant program targets students interested in receiving career training, while maintaining their family and work schedules.

Sep 7, '10 12:47pm

WSDOT receives 21 applications for rail projects

The Washington State Department of Transportation is reviewing applications for $7.75 million in legislative funding available through grant and loan programs.

The freight rail assistance programs are intended to promote economic development and improve mobility by supporting and funding key projects and operations.

Sep 7, '10 11:31am

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Edgewood working on image

By Kate Burrows

This year, Edgewood officials are working hard to open the doors to development and make changes that have held the city back from its potential growth prospects.

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Networking more focused

By Breanne Coats

While small business owners continue to turn out for events like morning mixers and after-hour socials, many chamber of commerce leaders have noticed that people are adapting their approaches to networking.

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Vendors still �Do the Puyallup�

By Breanne Coats

A tough economic climate has not deterred more than 500 vendors from wanting to "Do the Puyallup." The Western Washington Fair Association didn't have to reach out to businesses to be a part of the Puyallup Fair � they came to it.

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New look for waterfront

By Holly Smith Peterson

Olympia's eastern shoreline will have a new look for awhile: barrier fences, dirt, and demolition crews. It's all part of the $10.5 million revamp of Percival Landing, where the dilapidated boardwalk and ragged waterfront landscape have long been due for a nip-tuck and a trim..

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Business Examiner launches online community for BE readers

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Permit fight leads to 'limbo' - Page 1
B2B: IRS offers tanning tax advice - Page 3
Climate policy wars - Page 3
Businesses hope Seahawks soar - Page 4
Economy forces fair to get creative - Page 5
Q&A: David Flentge - Page 7
Demand rising, dollars dropping - Page 9
Top 'Military Friendly Schools' - Page 11
Clover Park, Bates teaming up - Page 11
Sumner works to expand - Page 13
Appraisers facing challenges - Page 14
Casting the Net far and wide - Page 17
Milton expands coverage - Page 18
Project aimed to spur growth - Page 20
For the record - Page 24
People on the Move - Page 26
Gitomer: Influence and authority - Page 27

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