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Sep. 5, 2008 at 1:42pm

Speak up: BE wants your opinion

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It is our goal to provide timely and relevant news coverage, while making the BE Daily interesting and valuable for our readers and advertisers. The information you provide in the survey link below is invaluable in helping us reach that goal.

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Sep. 5, 2008 at 12:48pm

Business school is now in session at BE

The Business Examiner has added a feature to its Web site that features expert advice from the PBS show Small Business School as well as links to gain free access to full shows featuring a range of business topics. New tips will be added each business day.

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Sep. 5, 2008 at 12:25pm

Around the Sound

Business-related events

2008 Olympian and record setter Melanie Roach will speak at the grand opening of Thrush Sports Performance Center, her home gym, on Saturday Sept 6. TSPC will also feature an Olympic Weightlifting Expo with local elite weightlifters from Spanaway to Edmonds competing to win a $100 prize. Visit www.thrushsportsperformance.com.

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Sep. 5, 2008 at 7:51am

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Sep. 2, 2008 at 12:04pm

McChord supplies New Orleans

A C-17 Globemaster III from McChord Air Force Base provided rapid deployment of a four-man team and 15,500 pounds of cargo from the 615th Contingency Response Wing at Travis AFB, Calif., into New Orleans International Airport in preparation for Hurricane Gustav Saturday morning.

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Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:09pm

Fair signs naming rights for Showplex

The Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup has signed an agreement with Americraft for the naming rights of its convention and conference facility.

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Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:52pm

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

West Sound Workforce has awarded Caron Long the July 2008 employee-of-the-month honor. Long serves as an accounts payable specialist. In her nomination Long's supervisor said, "Caron is an exceptional employee. She is fast and accurate, solution oriented and positive. Caron's attitude and quality of work are just what our company looks for in an employee." Long was honored by West Sound Workforce with gifts, an award certificate and floral arrangement at her local awards celebration.

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Aug. 27, 2008 at 1:08pm

COFFEE BREAK: Class act

With students heading back to school, the Business Examiner would like you to think back to your own classroom days and come up with the best lesson you ever learned during those years. Was it to be organized and do the work? Was it that cheaters prosper? Was it that geometry is applicable to everyday life?

Aug. 25, 2008 at 2:50pm

Free drug cards are now available

The Washington Drug Card program is now available to all Washington residents.

The program, which is free to all Washingtonians and provides savings of up to 75 percent on prescription drugs, can now be accessed by visiting any Safeway pharmacy location in Washington. Safeway has been named the preferred pharmacy for the statewide program, while the benefits are accepted at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies around the country.

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Aug. 21, 2008 at 11:55am

'New day' dawns at CVB

Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitor Bureau formally unveiled its vision for the future of tourism in Pierce County and the region at a breakfast program this morning at the Landmark Convention Center.

"Our new plan is designed to firmly position the TRCVB as the recognized regional leader in effective destination marketing," said Executive Director Tammy Blount. "We are focused on being the catalyst in community and tourism activities, developing local and state partnerships, delivering effective marketing programs and facilitating product development enhancements."

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Aug. 20, 2008 at 10:11am

Bates lands rural television grant

Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced nearly $5 million in public television digital transition grants to fund 19 projects in 18 states, including Washington.

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Aug. 18, 2008 at 2:06pm

Women of Influence announced

The Business Examiner's 2008 Women of Influence honorees have been selected.

Women in the South Sound are first nominated and then asked to complete an extensive questionnaire about their business and community activities. Some 40 women qualified for consideration this year.

Judges review the materials and select the class of honorees. This year's class includes Dawn Lucien, a WOI alumnae from 2004 who was selected for the Lifetime Achievement award, while Rising Star awards for up-and-coming women business leaders go to Cecelia Loveless, director for Resource Development at Clover Park Technical College and Vicky Mohler for her work with Support America's Armed Forces.

Other honorees are: Cyndi Wikstrom, general manager of Tacoma's Click! Network; Kim Farnes, executive director of Communities in Schools of Orting, Rita Hutcheson fire chief of South East Thurston Fire and EMS; and Jill Kenly, director of Fund Development for Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity.

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Aug. 18, 2008 at 11:03am

Around the Sound

Business-related events

United Way of Lewis County's Power of the Purse is an opportunity for the women of Lewis County to mingle with other extraordinary women and to draw on diverse women's knowledge, vision and commitment to help transform our community. This year's event will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gibson House Event Center in downtown Centralia. RSVP by calling United Way at (360) 748-8100.

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Aug. 12, 2008 at 1:33pm

Morse donates 50 acres in Pierce

About 50 acres of old-growth forest in Graham has been permanently conserved through a donation by Lloyd Morse in honor of his late wife, Maxine.

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Aug. 8, 2008 at 11:57am

Cleanup nears end in Lewis flood zone

After eight months of sustained effort, Washington Department of Ecology and Washington Conservation Corps crews are wrapping up recovery efforts in the areas where flooding devastated Lewis County early last winter.

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Aug. 8, 2008 at 11:06am

Lewis United Way approves $400,000

United Way of Lewis County's distribution of money to community causes topped $400,000 this year.

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Aug. 7, 2008 at 2:17pm

Fire closes Maple Valley Goodwill store

A fire in the break room at the Maple Valley Goodwill Store in the early morning hours yesterday will close the store for renovations. No injuries were reported.

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Aug. 7, 2008 at 11:08am

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

The American Heart Association has announced that Scott Seelye, vice president of HHJ Construction in Fife, has volunteered to serve as chair for the 2008 Pierce County Start! Heart Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 4 in downtown Tacoma. Furthermore, entrepreneurs Carole Holder and Pat Nagle, co-owners of Sound n' Shore Properties, Harmon Brewery & Restaurant, and The Hub, have committed to serve as chairs for the Heart Walk in 2009. The Heart Walk is the biggest community event for the American Heart Association in Pierce County and this year Seelye has committed to providing leadership to increase corporate participation and help the event reach its fundraising goal of $550,000. HHJ Construction, Inc. is supporting the walk with sponsorship and a company team of employees and their families. Funds raised through the Heart Walk allow the AHA to continue providing medical research grants in the state of Washington, which currently total $5.6 million, and to fund initiatives that protect the health of Pierce County residents from cardiovascular diseases, the leading killer in Washington and in the US. AHA programs include health education, improving quality of care in hospitals, CPR/AED training, cultural health initiatives, and advocacy.

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Aug. 6, 2008 at 11:38am

State wage growth edged out inflation

Washington workers earned 5 percent more in 2007 than they did in 2006, while inflation grew by only 3.9 percent, according to a new report released by the state Employment Security Department.�

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Aug. 6, 2008 at 10:13am

Research center named after Russell

The National Bureau of Asian Research hosted a ceremony to break ground on the organization's new headquarters at the University of Washington in Seattle. The building will be named after George F. Russell Jr. in honor of his work as chairman.

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Aug. 5, 2008 at 11:26am

Goodwill hiring in Lacey

At least 35 jobs need to be filled for a new Goodwill store that will open next month in Lacey.

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Aug. 1, 2008 at 10:41am

Coffee Break: gizmo responses

The Business Examiner asked readers to talk about the one gizmo or gadget that they couldn't live without. Here are some of the responses:

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Jul. 23, 2008 at 11:24am

BE's 40 Under Forty photos are online

The Business Examiner's sold out 40 Under Forty event last night recognized outstanding South Sound business and community leaders under the age of 40.

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Jul. 15, 2008 at 12:07pm

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

Cornerstone Financial Strategies LLC, a financial planning and investment management firm in University Place, has hired J.B. Wilson. A recent business graduate of the University of Puget Sound, Wilson completed a year-long internship with Cornerstone before joining the firm full-time as client service manager.

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Jul. 14, 2008 at 11:22am

Cheney gives $250,000 to UPS

University of Puget Sound has announced it has received $250,000 from the Ben B. Cheney Foundation for its new Center for Health Sciences.

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Jul. 11, 2008 at 10:04am

Around the Sound

Business-related events

Impact fees are being used in some areas of the South Sound, and other cities are discussing the possibility of implementing them. Marnie Allen of the Educational Service District 112 and Terri Jeffreys, assistant director for Tax and Fiscal Policy for Washington Realtors will share two viewpoints of impact fees at the Centralia Chamber Forum July 14. The forum will be held at 11:30 a.m. July 11, at The Aerie Ballroom, 219 S. Tower. For more information on this presentation, visit ChamberWay.com.

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Jul. 11, 2008 at 9:29am

Group cites troubles at local center

A report called "Voices from Detention: A Report on Human Rights Violations at the Northwest Detention Center," is set to be released next week but its contents are already being announced.

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Jul. 11, 2008 at 9:24am

BE's 40 Under Forty event is sold out

Read about honorees on line

The Business Examiner's 40 Under Forty event, scheduled for later this month, is sold out. The event will recognize outstanding South Sound business and community leaders under the age of 40.

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Jul. 9, 2008 at 8:21am

Hangar set to be museum

A historic building on the grounds of the Clover Park Technical College campus might become a repository and showcase of local history if plans presented by the Lakewood Historical Society come to pass.

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Jul. 8, 2008 at 11:19am

Women of Influence being sought

The Business Examiner is seeking nominations for its annual Women of Influence award program. The publication and event recognizes outstanding female leaders in the South Sound. Honorees are selected by an independent panel of judges who review the applications and nomination forms and make selections based on the nominee's impact in the South Sound business community.

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Jul. 8, 2008 at 11:11am

AHA offers 'Fit Friendly' recognition

The American Heart Association is offering recognition to Pierce County companies that have made efforts to create healthy workplaces for their employees. The association is taking applications until July 30.

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Jul. 2, 2008 at 11:25am

HOPE Center set for South Hill

A new vision has been created for a 36-acre park site on South Hill that in earlier years was the home of one of America's most popular outdoor religious dramas. The site - now known as Meridian Habitat Park and Community Center - is to become home for a Boys & Girls Club HOPE Center pending a successful fund-raising effort.

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Jul. 2, 2008 at 11:18am

COFFEE BREAK: Workers today

I had an interesting chat with a manufacturer today. He was worried about the industry, not just because of the low number of new orders and international competition, but because of his future workforce. People don't want to make things anymore, even though the pay is good and the work is never boring.

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Jul. 1, 2008 at 1:07pm

Locals selected to serve on boards

Gov. Chris Gregoire announced appointments to the following boards and commissions:

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Jul. 1, 2008 at 12:59pm

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

Venture Financial Group CEO Ken F. Parsons was recently appointed to a three-year term on the Independent Community Bankers Association's Nominating Committee. Parsons has just finished his elected term as national treasurer and member of the Executive Committee of the organization. The committee is responsible for recommending and carrying out policies that directly affect the nations 8,000 community banks.

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Jun. 24, 2008 at 10:02am

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

Greg Rolsma of University Place was crowned Pierce County's Biggest Winner after completing the Roman Meal Sound to Narrows 5K run. Rolsma lost 46 pounds, or 15.8 percent of his body weight, while competing for the last 14 weeks with 19 other contestants from across Pierce County. For his achievement, Rolsma won an 18-month membership to Pierce County's YMCA, three sessions with a registered dietician, and a two-night stay at the Sleeping Lady Lodge in Leavenworth. Rolsma, who works for Frontier Bank, frequently dines out and entertains and the advice from the MultiCare dietician helped him make positive choices in "real life." His wife took regular walks with him and helps with food preparation and choices at home. Coming in a close second, Scott Andrews of Tacoma lost 50.6 pounds, or 15.5 percent of his body weight. Heather Nighbor of Gig Harbor was the top female winner, losing 23.8 pounds, or 13.1 percent of her body weight. Nighbor is just 20 pounds away from her goal weight. MultiCare Center For Healthy Living, in partnership with Pierce County Gets Fit, began Pierce County's Biggest Winner program in 2007. Four teams of five Pierce County contestants were chosen to compete to lose weight over a 14-week period. Each team represents four different regions in Pierce County and includes a community leader and a business representative from their region.

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Jun. 24, 2008 at 9:53am

Humanitarian nominees sought

The Franciscan Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2008 St. Francis Humanitarian of the Year Award that will be presented to an individual or organization in Pierce County that shows extraordinary commitment to serving the poor, promoting peace and embracing diversity.

Nominations are due by Thursday, July 10.

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Jun. 20, 2008 at 12:57pm

Around the Sound

Business-related events

This year's JazzyJune will be held Thursday between 4 and 9 p.m. at Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center. Cost is $40. For more information, visit jazzyjune.com.

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Jun. 10, 2008 at 11:33am

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

Puyallup-based Premier Communities has introduced a warranty program unusual in the new home industry. Its Premier Promise Five to Life Warranty exceeds all warranties in the market today by providing coverage on most elements of the home for five years and the structural components for the lifetime of the original homeowner.

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Jun. 2, 2008 at 8:26am

FISHBOWL: Potter uses others skills to help women

Andy Lewis-Lechner has worked as a grants manager for Washington Women's Employment and Education for just one year, but said he was bitten by the nonprofit bug shortly after graduating from college 10 years ago.

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May. 30, 2008 at 9:48am

Around the Sound

Business events

The Washington Manufacturing Symposium will be held on the last day of a two-day event on June 2 and 3, to help local manufactures continue to compete in the global market place. Programs will address everything from business development to supply chain improvements and all things critical to smaller and mid-sized companies in the manufacturing community. The symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 at Emerald Downs in Auburn. An awards event is set for June 2 in Seattle. Cost is $125 per person.

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May. 27, 2008 at 10:16am

Around the Sound

Business-related events

John Jiganti, M.D., from Tacoma Orthopaedic Surgeons, will present a free seminar on the latest medical advances and surgical options for joint pain on Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. The seminar will be held in the Jackson Hall Auditorium across from Tacoma General Hospital, at 314 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Visit www.MultiCare.org.

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May. 16, 2008 at 1:44pm

Around the Sound

Volunteers are needed to help with children attractions at the Tacoma-Pierce County Livable Communities Fair tomorrow between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For a list of exhibitors and attractions, visit www.livablepiercecounty.org. Contact kmoore@co.pierce.wa.us or call (253) 798-7477 for more information.

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May. 16, 2008 at 1:42pm

COFFEE BREAK: Retirement

In Wednesday's BE Daily, we asked readers how they plan to spend their retirement.

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May. 7, 2008 at 11:53am

Flood survey results to be presented

The findings of a survey following the December 2007 floods in Southwest Washington will be presented at 1 p.m. May 14 during the Centralia Business and Professional talk at Centralia College, Washington Hall in room 103. Information will be shared with local and state officials. The findings will be used to formulate better strategies for supporting business recovery from floods and other disasters in Washington.

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May. 6, 2008 at 2:03pm

Goodwill names top employers

Annual awards breakfast held

Harris-Rebar, a construction supply firm located on Tacoma Tideflats, was named Small Employer of the Year this morning by Tacoma Goodwill Industries. The honor is recognition for hiring five young adults from the agency's Youth Builds and other training programs, and it came during the agency's annual awards breakfast event at Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center.

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which operates retail stores and services on Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base to benefit the military's morale and welfare funds, was named Large Employer of the Year. A self-supporting operation with no federal tax support, AAFES has a long history of willingness to provide flexibility in hirings and workplace accommodations that benefit employment opportunities for people with disabilites.

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May. 6, 2008 at 11:58am

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

Tahoma Veterinary Hospital of Spanaway has again received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association. The evaluation includes a quality assessment review of the hospital's facility, medical equipment, practice methods and pet health care management. Only 15 percent of all small animal veterinary practices in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association. In order to maintain accredited status, Tahoma Veterinary Hospital must continue to be evaluated regularly by the association's consultants.

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Apr. 30, 2008 at 11:10am

Blog Watch: LID, commerce, countries

Exit133.com has the low down on the latest Broadway Limited Improvement District bid vote last night. It passed, but the show was interesting. Wm. Dickson Co.'s bid of $10,985,807.85 carried the day.

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Apr. 29, 2008 at 8:22am

DOC seeks thoughts on inmate labor

The state Department of Corrections is looking to see if there are private contractors in Washington interested in operating work release centers.

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Apr. 28, 2008 at 1:18pm

Lakeview to celebrate wind project

Lakeview Light and Power's latest partnership is set to celebrate. The White Creek Wind Project is the largest wind project in the United States developed by public power utilities.

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Apr. 28, 2008 at 12:53pm

Local homes receives free upgrades

Volunteers from Rebuilding Together South Sound, the local affiliate of the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership, and the Western States Petroleum Association gathered Saturday to help improve a local homeowner's quality of life, as well as reduce her energy use and save money as part of an energy-efficient rebuild of her home.

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Apr. 25, 2008 at 2:08pm

Around the Sound

Business-related events

Hundreds of volunteer contractors and builders will be donating their time tomorrow for Rebuilding Together South Sound, part of a national effort to provide free home repairs and modifications for low-income Americans � the elderly, disabled, military veterans and families in need. Rebuilding Together South Sound was founded in October of 2001 in response to the growing need for help in the Pierce County area. Its mission is to serve our community by repairing the homes of low-income homeowners � particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children. The effort is supported by Master Builders Association of Pierce County.

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Apr. 25, 2008 at 1:57pm

Heels replace workboots for fundraiser

More than 100 construction workers and office professionals turned in their work boots or loafers for high heels and flats to walk through downtown Tacoma today. The fundraiser "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" was a way to raise money for the Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County.

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Apr. 24, 2008 at 2:51pm

BE's Top Places to Work honored

The Business Examiner's annual Top Places to Work event was held last night to honor outstanding workplaces around the South Sound.

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Apr. 23, 2008 at 12:23pm

Multicare funding drive surges forward

MultiCare Health System is off to a healthy start as it endeavors to raise $25 million to expand and build new Emergency Departments for Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. The current fundraising campaign would raise about a third of what will be needed to build the new departments, which officials hope will take some pressure off of existing facilities and make room for growth. So far, donation commitments total $16 million.

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Apr. 22, 2008 at 12:43pm

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

Don Lloyd, Development Director for Rushforth Construction in Tacoma, has been named by the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 as Rotarian of the Year. Lloyd was cited for his commitment to the club through service on the board and sponsorship of 32 members, and for his community involvement. Lloyd is past president of the Tacoma club, has chaired the Heart Walk and is presently chair of the Tacoma Lutheran Home Board of Trustees.

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Apr. 21, 2008 at 11:35am

Small business week named, broadcasted

Calling small business the backbone of the nation's economy, President George W. Bush stressed his administration's efforts to foster "an environment in which the entrepreneurial spirit can thrive" in his proclamation that this week is National Small Business Week.

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Apr. 17, 2008 at 12:55pm

Shelton firm seek pro bono work

McCarty & Associates, a marketing firm based in Shelton has announced it will provide pro-bono services in the form of a marketing grant for a non-profit company located in Mason County for the remainder of the 2008 calendar year.

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Apr. 16, 2008 at 3:21pm

Goodwill closed for accident probe

Tacoma Goodwill Industries' main center is closed today as Department of Labor and Industries inspectors investigate the death of a developmentally disabled worker there yesterday.

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Apr. 11, 2008 at 1:47pm

Around the Sound

Business-related events

Fife's Costco Business Center, at 3900 20th St E., is having an expo sale today.

Answers to the question "How can businesses protect their planet, their people and their profits � all at the same time?" will be presented at a free forum at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Washington State History Museum. For more information, call (253) 692-4883.

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Apr. 9, 2008 at 3:30pm

Safe Streets aims to tackle graffiti

On Saturday, May 3, teams comprising block group members, business professionals, students and other volunteers will be dispatched to paint over various pre-identified graffiti sites throughout Tacoma, Unincorporated Pierce County and Lakewood as part of "Operation Graffiti Cover Up."

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Apr. 8, 2008 at 11:53am

People on the Move

Shauna Lunde has joined the Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitor Bureau as sales manager, effective April 1. She is responsible for developing convention, tour operator and other group business for the bureau. Lunde comes to the bureau from the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau, where she handled marketing development, membership and group/conference sales. She is a graduate of Western Washington University.

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Apr. 7, 2008 at 11:41am

OMB donates to flood victims

Olympia Master Builders has donated $55,000 to The Lending Network in Lewis County to assist with local rebuilding efforts from last year's extensive flooding.

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Apr. 4, 2008 at 12:15pm

Around the Sound

Witness the completion of the Kent Events Center on April 15 at 2:15 p.m. at the project site, located at the intersection of West James Street and Fifth Avenue North in Kent. Mortenson Construction will raise the center's final steel beam in this "Topping Out" ceremony.

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Apr. 3, 2008 at 10:16am

Gateways exonerated in gambling prone

The Washington State Gambling Commission issued a "no findings" report today after conducting an investigation of allegations of wrongdoing by the president and CEO of Gateways for Youth & Families, Mel Curtiss and several current and former board members of the charity, including Curtiss' husband, Jamie Beletz.

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Mar. 31, 2008 at 11:44am

Around the Sound

Business-related events

Washington Policy Center will have a special reception and wrap-up of the 2008 Legislative Session Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Courtyard Marriott-Tacoma. This hosted event will focus on how the legislative session will affect business.

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Mar. 31, 2008 at 10:39am

State funding for center hits $1.2 mil

Legislative representatives have secured an additional $500,000 for development of the new South Tacoma Community Center, increasing the total state funding for the project to $1.2 million.

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Mar. 27, 2008 at 9:00am

Thurston EDC honors local firms

The Economic Development Council of Thurston County's 2008 annual meeting and business recognition awards program today honored a select group of businesses that make the community better.

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Mar. 17, 2008 at 11:31am

Around the Sound

Business-related events

Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center will celebrate its new location at 323 N. Meridian in Puyallup with a ribbon cutting and open house today between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Irish-themed refreshments will be served. The event is free and chamber and community members are invited.

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Mar. 14, 2008 at 12:55pm

Around the Sound

Business-related events

Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center will celebrate its new location at 323 N. Meridian in Puyallup with a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Irish-themed refreshments will be served. The event is free and chamber and community members are invited.

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Mar. 12, 2008 at 1:58pm

Flood protection bill ready to be signed

A $50-million flood protection package for the Chehalis River basin won unanimous approval in the state Senate and is headed to the governor's desk where it is expected to be signed into law. The money would be used to implement flood-control measures in Lewis, Thurston and Grays Harbor counties.

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Mar. 11, 2008 at 12:17pm

Coalition forms to save dairy

The owners of Pierce County's Faith Daily decided last summer to sell their herd and close their farm. The news came as a blow to the East Pierce Couny community that considers it a landmark.

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Mar. 10, 2008 at 1:05pm

FISHBOWL: Mentor aids entrepreneurs

Linda Jadwin may not be directly dependent on the economy for her livelihood, but as director of the South Sound Women's Business Center, she helps entrepreneurs survive the ups and downs with her planning and analysis expertise.

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Mar. 6, 2008 at 12:42pm

People on the Move

Promotions, recognitions in the South Sound

Tacoma's World Trade Center is searching for its new executive director. The position has been left vacant since Andreas Udbye stepped down late last year.

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Mar. 4, 2008 at 1:32pm

Park seeks business help

As part of the development of the Metro Parks District of Tacoma District's budget, park officials are looking for business owners and managers who are interested in participating in how the park system operates.

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Mar. 4, 2008 at 12:31pm

Seminary Hill land donated

Judy Hendrickson, a Centralia native now living in Cary, N.C., has donated a piece of property located on Seminary Hill Road in Centralia to the City of Centralia. The land, about one-third of an acre in size, will be added to the Seminary Hill Natural Area.

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Mar. 3, 2008 at 1:44pm

Join Tall Ships, get first dibs

Tickets to board tall ships when they visit Tacoma will be available online starting March 15 -- but only to those who join the nonprofit organization putting on the event.

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