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Dec. 1, 2008 at 12:19pm

Saint Martin's paving the way for professional teachers

Saint Martin's University will host information sessions on its Secondary Teacher Alternate Route Program at 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 at the university's Norman Worthington Conference Center, located at 5300 Pacific Ave. SE. Saint Martin's STAR Program provides working professionals with an intensive alternative route to becoming a secondary school teacher in Washington.

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Dec. 1, 2008 at 11:48am

Construction spending dips in October

Private nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.7 percent in October compared to September, according to today's release by the U.S. Census Bureau. Total nonresidential construction spending rose 8.3 percent since last year and remained fairly flat in October – down 0.1 percent to $725.7 billion, while private nonresidential construction put in place rose 9.1 percent during the year to reach $417.7 billion.

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Nov. 18, 2008 at 1:23pm

Health care, transportation, green 'fads' top WPC watch list

The Washington Policy Center held its Pierce County 2008 Small Business Issue Forum this morning in Tacoma in partnership with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber.

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Nov. 18, 2008 at 12:51pm

Strategist urges businesses to compete globally

Bruce McCain, chief investment strategist and research director for Cleveland-based Key Private Bank, spoke to Pierce County clients last night in Tacoma after meeting with reporters to offer his thoughts on the changing economy.

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Nov. 11, 2008 at 11:17am

Capital Medical Center locked down

Just before 9 a.m. this morning, Capital Medical Center in Olympia was locked down after administrators received information that a man armed with a high-powered automatic rifle was stationed across the street from the hospital.

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Nov. 11, 2008 at 10:56am

State taxes again were less than expected

Taxes paid to the state between the Oct. 11 and Nov. 10 collection period once again fell short of the September forecast.

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Nov. 11, 2008 at 10:55am

State curator starts today

Steve Wyatt, who begins his new job as the first curator for the Washington State Heritage Center today, brings 20 years of experience to this new position.

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Nov. 11, 2008 at 10:52am

DOR to decide how horse farms should be taxed

Save Our Farms Coalition is urging horse farmers, horse owners, trainers and all who work in horse-related businesses, as well as supporters of open spaces to attend a Department of Revenue hearing on Thursday. The hearing will decide whether horse farms will be classified as farm and agriculture for tax purposes.

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Nov. 11, 2008 at 10:52am

California hospital selects Sound to provide inpatient care

Sutter Amador Hospital in Northern California recently selected Tacoma-based Sound Inpatient Physicians to provide inpatient health care for the hospital. The service is scheduled to begin in January.

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Nov. 11, 2008 at 10:04am

People on the move

Promotions and recognitions

Diane Bingaman has joined Landes Mertz & Co. as a tax manager. Bingaman has a broad base of compliance experience, including federal and multi-state individual and small business returns. Her specialized area of interest is not-for-profit organizations. She is a member of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Capital Centennial Rotary Club. She is a 2008 graduate of LEAD Thurston County and currently serves as the treasurer for South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity.

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Nov. 7, 2008 at 2:36pm

ING Direct CEO recommends saving

Arkadi Kuhlmann, the founding CEO of United States' division of ING Direct, spent the day speaking with reporters prior to his book signing engagement tonight at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle.

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Nov. 6, 2008 at 12:03pm

McKenna cracks down on 'erotic services'

Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced an agreement in which the online classified site Craigslist.org will deter and crack down on inappropriate content and illegal activity in its "erotic services" section.

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Nov. 6, 2008 at 12:00pm

October housing: disappointing, but not unexpected

Housing activity for Northwest Multiple Listing Service members was disappointing last month, but not surprising, according to one industry executive. He and other representatives of the Northwest's largest MLS believe the situation is improving.

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Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:56am

Sound Financial reports quarterly earnings

Sound Financial Inc., holding company for Sound Community Bank, today
announced a net income of $223,000 for the quarter that ended Sept. 30. This represents a 259 percent increase above earnings reported in the previous quarter, and an increase of 210 percent above third quarter 2007 earnings of $72,000.

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Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:52am

November rains are coming

The leaves are falling and heavy rains are approaching. The City of Tacoma is urging its residents to help prevent surface water flooding from affecting streets, businesses and homes in their neighborhood by taking a moment to make sure they're prepared for the rainy season.

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Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:48am

Reed issues post-election statement

Secretary of State Sam Reed has released a post-election statement to the state's voting public:

"Washington's voters were the big winners in this truly memorable watershed election. Following on the heels of the first-ever running of our voter-approved Top 2 Primary this summer, voters were fired up for the main event. They shattered the record for voter registrations, many signing up online for the first time, and then turned out in huge, possibly unprecedented numbers. They helped pick a president, voted their favorites in the closely watched rematch for governor and chose their new congressmen, legislators, judges and local elected officials who will deal with the critical issues facing our state and nation. I couldn't be prouder of our thoughtful and engaged voters, who endured a seemingly endless campaign season with good humor and great intelligence.

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Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:42am

Report: retail vacancies up

Grubb & Ellis Co. has compiled a third-quarter research report that shows the South Sound retail market posted increases in both vacancy and price-per-square-foot as it continues to be challenged by a slowing economy.

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Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:38am

St. Joseph adds Neuro Intensive Care Unit

St. Joseph Medical Center has opened a special intensive care unit for patients who are being treated for stroke and other disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. Called the Neuro Intensive Care Unit, the eight-bed unit is located within the medical center's Critical Care Unit.

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Nov. 3, 2008 at 8:19am

Around the Sound

Business-related events

The idea that most National Guard personnel served "one weekend a month, two weeks a year" lost much of its relevance since the breakup of the Soviet Union a generation ago. The current face of the National Guard has Washington State's Guard troops now serving in 13 countries. Maj. Gen. Timothy J. Lowenberg, adjutant general of the State of Washington will talk about the metamorphosis that has led the National Guard into current partnerships with 63 countries to defend the nation and its interests all over the globe. Lowenberg will also discuss the many adjustments the troops and their families have had to make and address the Guard's wide-ranging roles and responsibilities. His presentation will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Wheelock Student Center Rotunda, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma. City Club of Tacoma is hosting the event. Tickets at $23 for members and $30 for guests. RSVP by today at (253) 272-9561 or www.cityclubtacoma.org.

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Oct. 27, 2008 at 11:15am

Correction: Heritage financial report

In Friday's BE Daily, it was mistakenly reported that Heritage Financial Corp.'s total assets had dropped significantly from one year ago. The correct figure is $500,000, much less than the amount mentioned in the news item.

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Oct. 24, 2008 at 1:38pm

Election results pouring in

As of this morning, the Secretary of State's Office is reporting that ballots received in the seven Washington counties that show counts online total roughly 298,000 so far. Those counties – King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Clark, Yakima and Kittitas – represent 65 percent of all the voters in the state.

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Oct. 24, 2008 at 1:35pm

Ruston gives green light to smelter development

Home sites with sweeping views of Commencement Bay are now available to buyers as the result of the Ruston Town Council's approval of the final plat for Stack Hill on Oct. 20.

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Oct. 23, 2008 at 11:12am

Businesses eligible for upgrade reimbursement

Puget Sound Energy's residential and business customers can now take advantage of more than 80 money-saving, energy-efficiency rebate and grant programs.

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Oct. 23, 2008 at 11:11am

2008 Preservation Awards announced

Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission has released its list of 2008 Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Award recipients. This list recognizes preservation efforts for exceptional residential restorations, grassroots efforts and stewards of historic properties.

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Oct. 22, 2008 at 10:30am

Boeing income reflects strike

Boeing's third-quarter net income declined 38 percent to $695 million, reflecting an ongoing machinists' strike and supplier production challenges on customer-furnished galleys for certain wide-body airplanes. Those items reduced third-quarter commercial airplane deliveries by approximately 35 units. Revenues for the quarter declined 7 percent to $15.3 billion.

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Oct. 22, 2008 at 10:27am

State sets voter record

With the election two weeks away, Washington has just surpassed the 3.6 million mark for registered voters for the first time in state history, according to David Ammons, communications director for the Office of the Secretary of State.

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Oct. 22, 2008 at 10:23am

Papa Murphy's awarded 'Best Pizza Chain in America'

Vancouver-based Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza has been named the "Best Pizza Chain in America," according to consumers.

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Oct. 22, 2008 at 9:59am

Blog Watch: Political roundup

The Association of Washington Business' Olympia Business Watch explains the reasoning behind the AWB's myriad endorsements.

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Oct. 22, 2008 at 9:44am

Coffee Break: The home stretch

With just two weeks remaining in the election season, politicians across the board are stepping up their efforts to get your vote. Both the federal and local races are heating up, particularly surrounding issues that affect the nation's business communities.

The Business Examiner wants to know who you're voting for and why. Which county council, gubernatorial and presidential candidate would best represent you and your business?

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Oct. 17, 2008 at 11:47am

South Sound leaders honored for green building

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance hosted the 2008 Puget Sound BetterBricks Awards this morning at the Bell Harbor Conference Center on Seattle's Pier 66.

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Oct. 16, 2008 at 2:06pm

Goodwill to appeal L&I fine

The state Department of Labor and Industries has fined Tacoma Goodwill Industries $49,800 for safety violations that contributed to the April 15 death of employee Nicholas Miller.

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Oct. 16, 2008 at 11:35am

Russell extends headquarters decision

Russell Investments announced today that it is extending its timeline for making a final headquarters location decision.

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Oct. 14, 2008 at 10:25am

Navy Federal opens McChord branch

Navy Federal Credit Union recently opened its newest branch in Lakewood – its fifth branch in the state. The McChord Branch has the potential to serve more than 100,000 Department of Defense personnel and their families assigned to McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis.

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Sep. 29, 2008 at 11:47am

House rejects bailout plan

The United States House of Representatives has rejected a proposed $700 billion economic recovery plan, 228 votes to 205.

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Sep. 29, 2008 at 10:18am

BCRA principal: zoo project applies to other industries

Animal Avenue is the newest exhibit at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, a $2.9 million project designed and engineered, in part, by Tacoma-based BCRA.

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Sep. 29, 2008 at 9:15am

Dreamliner passes 'high blow' test

Boeing successfully completed a high-pressure test known as the "high blow" on its 787 test airframe in Everett. Some of the work on the Dreamliner is being done in South Sound facilities.

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Sep. 29, 2008 at 9:12am

SBA exec urges passage of bailout bill

U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Sandy Baruah today urged federal lawmakers to pass President George Bush's economic rescue plan.

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Sep. 26, 2008 at 2:58pm

Historic documents now available online

Building on its groundbreaking efforts in using technology to open up public records, the Office of Secretary of State will be making hundreds of thousands of historic corporations documents available to the public online, free of charge.

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Sep. 26, 2008 at 2:02pm

Click! offers debates on demand

Click! Cable TV has partnered with C-SPAN to offer the presidential and vice presidential debates through its Video on Demand service for free.

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Sep. 26, 2008 at 1:53pm

Reed 'delighted' with ballot ruling

Secretary of State Sam Reed said he's "relieved and delighted" that King County Superior Court has refused to halt the printing and use of General Election ballots that use "GOP" as gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi's party preference.

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Sep. 26, 2008 at 10:25am

State gets $28 million to stabilize foreclosures

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today allocated a total of $3.92 billion to all states and particularly hard-hit areas trying to respond to the effects of high foreclosures. The state of Washington will receive an allocation of $28,159,293, while Alaska, Idaho and Oregon will each receive allocations of $19.6 million.

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Sep. 25, 2008 at 10:16am

Tour remodeled homes this weekend

Fifteen remodeled homes throughout Piece County will be on display this weekend as part of the 11th Annual Master Builders' Association of Pierce County's Tour of Remodeled Homes.

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Sep. 25, 2008 at 10:09am

PSE to buy Longview plant

Puget Sound has announced plans to buy a natural-gas-fired power plant in Longview, Wash. as part of the utility's long-range initiative for meeting customers' growing electricity needs.

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Sep. 25, 2008 at 10:06am

Fall enrollment breaks new record

This year's projected student headcount at the University of Washington Tacoma is approaching 3,000 students – roughly 350 students more than last year, putting the university on track to achieve its largest enrollment ever.

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Sep. 23, 2008 at 2:31pm

Pierce Commercial earns 5-star rating

Tacoma's Pierce Commercial Bank has again achieved a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, an independent bank rating and research firm.

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Sep. 23, 2008 at 1:11pm

Edwards: Bailout is a bitter pill

As Congress continues to move toward the passage of a $700 billion rescue plan for the nation's battered financial industry, Mike Edwards, president emeritus of Thurston First Bank, acknowledges the proposed solution is "a bitter pill to swallow."

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Sep. 15, 2008 at 12:02pm

October retirement deadlines loom

October is an important month for business owners interested in setting up SIMPLE or SEP retirement plans for their employees.

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Sep. 11, 2008 at 1:25pm

Charity gift cards becoming more business-friendly

CharityChoice Gift Cards, a fundraising tool of the nonprofit organization Special Kids Fund, is targeting the business community through the introduction of new features that allow companies to cut their budget for charitable giving and marketing through regular holiday spending.

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Sep. 11, 2008 at 1:22pm

Rusty George Creative to award grants

Rusty George Creative is seeking applications from local nonprofits for its creative services grant program. Grants are due Sept. 30.

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Sep. 11, 2008 at 1:14pm

AG warns about double-click divorces

The state Attorney General's Office announced a settlement today with a company that advertised online divorce services, saying state residents should check out the credentials of those who provide legal guidance and resources.

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Sep. 11, 2008 at 1:02pm

People on the move

Promotions and recognition

Christy Patterson has been promoted to corporate services officer at Olympia-based Heritage Bank. Patterson has more than 15 years of banking experience and joined the bank in 2003 as the human resource specialist. The bank also promoted Amber Jenson to human resources officer. Since joining Heritage Bank in 1999, Jenson held positions including customer service associate, financial services associate and senior human resources specialist.

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Aug. 21, 2008 at 12:34pm

Rainier Pacific declares dividend

Rainier Pacific Financial Group Inc. today reported a quarterly cash dividend of seven cents per share on its common stock.

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Aug. 21, 2008 at 12:23pm

Rainier Connect buys HarborNet

Rainier Connect, a 100-year old family owned telecommunications company, has acquired local Internet Service Provider HarborNet Inc.

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Aug. 21, 2008 at 12:08pm

Puget Sound tops C-section list

Cesarean sections, or more commonly known as C-sections, have increased 60 percent in low-risk births between 1997 and 2005 in Washington — similar to national trends. C-section rates are higher in the Puget Sound region than in the rest of the state.

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Aug. 21, 2008 at 11:47am

People on the move

Promotions and recognition

The Puyallup South Hill Rotary has announced the following new officers: Carole Axtell, president; Kellie Monette-Chapman, secretary; Keriann Cockrell, assistant secretary; Stan Ausmus, treasurer; Shan Vipond, financial reporting; Curtis Thiel, past president; and Edd LaVille, president-elect. Other board members include Terry Harman, Dudley Yamane, Don Miller, Cindy Estep, Shane Klingenstein, Karen Fisher, Jane Hostvedt, Jerome O'Leary, Michelle Strom, Karen Hansen, Kim Rushing, Shawn Manley and Eric Zawilski.

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Jul. 18, 2008 at 12:19pm

Court to decide I-960 suit this fall

The state's "court of last resort" will begin the process of deciding whether a provision of Initiative 960 requiring all tax increases be approved by supermajority vote in both houses is unconstitutional on Sept. 9.

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Jul. 16, 2008 at 11:11am

Tacoma's second AIA approved

The state Liquor Control Board today approved a resolution recognizing a second Alcohol Impact Area in Tacoma.

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Jul. 2, 2008 at 12:28pm

Heat stroke law takes effect Saturday

With temperatures reaching near-record levels in many parts of the state this week, the state Department of Labor and Industries is reminding employers that a permanent outdoor heat rule will take effect on Saturday.

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Jun. 24, 2008 at 10:15am

Downtown strategists to outline financial services area

Tacoma City Council will host a community meeting tonight to hear the details of a plan city officials hope will retain and attract financial services businesses to the downtown core.

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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. 20, 2008 at 12:50pm

COFFEE BREAK: Summer plans

In Wednesday's BE Daily, we asked readers about their plans for the summer, and whether or not the rising cost of essentials would curtail any of them.

Below are among the responses we received.

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Jun. 18, 2008 at 1:27pm

Interstate hires council to take on suit

Tacoma-based Interstate Distributor Co. has assembled a team of legal experts to defend the company against allegations made recently in a class action lawsuit filed in Pierce County Superior Court.

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Jun. 16, 2008 at 12:51pm

FISHBOWL: Driving into business

Patricia Haines wishes she knew earlier on in life that her gifts lie with teaching others. The president and CEO of Tacoma-based "A" Driving School Inc., Haines teaches traffic safety education, defensive driving and provides private driving lessons to pupils of all ages who need to get a license or brush up on their skills at seven locations throughout Western Washington.

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Jun. 11, 2008 at 1:48pm

Bratrud Middleton is now Propel

It's been 34 years since Bratrud, Bjorn and Tangney merged with the Arthur Middleton Co. to form Tacoma-based Bratrud Middleton Insurance Brokers Inc. Though Bratrud and Middleton's legacy lives on, their names don't – company executives recently unveiled a new name designed to help the company focus its future branding efforts. Bratrud Middleton Insurance is now Propel Insurance.

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Jun. 3, 2008 at 11:43am

Many drivers warm up to new lanes

The first month of operations for the State Route 167 high occupancy toll lanes went smoothly.

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Jun. 3, 2008 at 11:40am

Flow to build one-stop center

Kent-based Flow International Corp. today announced plans to establish a single facility for designing and building its advanced waterjet systems.

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Jun. 3, 2008 at 11:39am

Banner unveils cell phone banking

Banner Bank has unveiled a mobile banking enhancement for its online banking customers. Customers will now be able to use their cell phones and smartphones when they're on-the-go to check account balances, pay bills, transfer money and receive alerts with the launch of this secure mobile banking service.

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Jun. 3, 2008 at 11:32am

Green council relaunches Web portal

The U.S. Green Building Council has relaunched its popular Greenbuild365 Web site. Visitors will find increased educational offerings, podcasts and expanded resources – along with year-round access to plenaries and master speaker presentations.

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Jun. 3, 2008 at 11:12am

People on the Move

Promotions and recognitions

Jason L. Adams, vice president of revenue cycle for MultiCare Health System, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders. Adams came to MultiCare from Wellspring Partners, a health care financial services consulting organization, last October. In other MultiCare news, the health system has received the Hope Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Washington. Multiple Sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between the brain and body and stops people from moving. MultiCare provides the highest level of care through leading-edge technology, the most qualified professionals and comprehensive treatment options.

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Jun. 2, 2008 at 2:54pm

Accuracy of unemployment benefits continues to improve

The accuracy of unemployment benefit payments, administered by the state's Employment Security Department, has improved by roughly 5 percent during the past three years according to agency reports. The accuracy rate was 93.8 percent in 2007, up from 93.3 percent in 2006 and 89 percent in 2004.

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Jun. 2, 2008 at 9:35am

New employment law in effect

Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill into law this spring that requires employers to provide "reasonable leave," with or without pay, to employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking is set to go into law. The time off must be used for needs that have resulted from the abuse, including medical follow-ups, mental health visits or meeting with a domestic violence advocate.

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Jun. 2, 2008 at 9:29am

MultiCare again contracts with Sunquest

MultiCare Health System has selected Arizona-based Sunquest Information Systems' Laboratory Information System for the refurbished Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.

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Jun. 2, 2008 at 9:23am

WaMu splits chairman, CEO jobs

Washington Mutual is the latest ailing firm to split the roles of chairman and chief executive officer. The Seattle-based bank has removed Chairman Kerry Killinger in a move company officials said is part of an overall effort to return WaMu to profitability. In April, shareholders voted to ask Killinger to give up his role as chairman, as the bank continued to take a financial beating.

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Jun. 2, 2008 at 8:28am

Around the Sound

Business-related events

The Washington Manufacturing Symposium will be held tomorrow between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Emerald Downs in Auburn. Cost is $125 per person.

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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 1:22pm

'Taste of Tacoma' lineup announced

More than 30 restaurants will be featured in this summer's taste of Tacoma, including newcomers Asado Cucina Argentina and Masa Comida Mexicana – both products of Tacoma-based Xgroup Restaurants and located across the street from each other on Sixth Avenue.

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May. 29, 2008 at 12:09pm

Trident Seafoods fined for spill

The state Department of Ecology fined Seattle-based Trident Seafoods $12,000 today for causing an oil spill last summer in Tacoma's Hylebos Waterway.

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May. 27, 2008 at 11:14am

Fishbowl: Highlighting the latest in tech

After graduating with a degree in journalism from Western Washington University, Justin Hall went to work for the high-tech public relations firm Sterling Communications.

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May. 22, 2008 at 12:12pm

Developers announce building tenant

The developers of the new building being erected at Sixth Avenue near College Street in Lacey have announced a major new tenant. Lacey-based Fast Transact will be taking 15,000 square feet, the entire top floor, of the Sixth & Woodland building, beginning Oct. 1.

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May. 19, 2008 at 1:23pm

FISHBOWL: life is colorful in printing

Lisa Low has spent the past 10 years working for The Chronicle Printing Division in Centralia. The 150-member company is a division of Lafromboise Communications Inc. The Chronicle newspaper, as well as The Nisqually Valley News in Yelm, the Orting Gazette, and Centralia's Sign Pro and Cornerstone Media gather under Lafromboise Communications' umbrella.

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May. 16, 2008 at 2:03pm

Fife bar burns to the ground

Fife's Fabulous Firwood Roadhouse caught fire early this morning and has since burned to the ground. Tacoma firefighters fought to save the 10,000-square-foot, 84-year-old club to no avail.

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May. 16, 2008 at 1:59pm

Memorial Day marks start of busy ferry season

Memorial Day traditionally means the arrival of summer crowds desiring to board a Washington State Ferry en route to a long weekend of fun. Adding sunshine and blue skies to this three-day weekend can mean traffic backups on Friday afternoon and evening westbound and again on Monday, eastbound, as travelers return home. To meet these additional demands, WSDOT Ferries Division will provide extra service on key routes, but travelers should still expect some delay at their ferry dock.

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May. 16, 2008 at 1:57pm

Transportation drives study session

Tacoma City Council members are scheduled to receive an update on the Transportation Benefit District Tuesday from Association of Washington Cities Transportation Coordinator Ashley Probart.

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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. 15, 2008 at 3:33pm

Small business confidence increases

An increased confidence during the first quarter of 2008 replaced last quarter's concerns about the economy when a significant drop in plans for hiring led to a steep decline in the confidence of distribution and wholesale companies during the fourth quarter of 2007, according to the latest Small Business Research Board report issued today.

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May. 15, 2008 at 3:32pm

Sound Transit invites public feedback

Public input provided during the next month on options for expanding Sound Transit's mass transit system will help determine how far and how soon the region's system expands, according to agancy officials.

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May. 15, 2008 at 3:31pm

REI invests in solar power

Kent-based Recreational Equipment Inc. today announced plans to retrofit more than 10 percent of its stores with solar electric technology in 2008. Aligned with the co-op's environmental priorities, REI's commitment represents one of the largest solar investments for a specialty retailer in the country.

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May. 15, 2008 at 3:31pm

Record-breaking year for wastewater treatment

A record 78 of the state's 283 wastewater treatment plants reported perfect performances in 2007 to keep Washington's waters clean.

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May. 15, 2008 at 3:30pm

State recognizes eight for excellence in downtown revitalization

The state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development announced its 2008 "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization" award winners last night at the 22nd annual Downtown Revitalization Training Institute banquet in Wenatchee.

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May. 15, 2008 at 3:27pm

People on the Move

Promotions and recognitions

Thurston County District Court Judge Brett Buckley recently was named Judge of the Year by the Misdemeanant Corrections Association. Buckley has been a strong supporter of community-based domestic violence prevention and mental health and DUI treatment programs which focus on individual responsibility in holding perpetrators accountable for their behavior.

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May. 6, 2008 at 1:17pm

Anchor tenant to be named in Lacey

South Sound Property Development will name the tenant expected to lease and occupy 15,000 square feet in its Sixth and Woodland building in Lacey tomorrow at the chamber's monthly luncheon. The luncheon will start at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Martin's Worthington Center.

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May. 5, 2008 at 12:54pm

FISHBOWL: Brothers promote firms

Brothers Tom and John Grantham co-own and operate Budd Bay Embroidery, a Lacey business that provides local businesses and sports teams customized apparel and promotional products. Tom Grantham founded the company independently in 1996. In 2001, John Grantham bought 50 percent of the company and came on board as a partner.

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May. 2, 2008 at 2:18pm

Boeing delivers 50th 777 to Air France

The Boeing Co. delivered Air France's 50th 777 last week. The airline's new 777-300 Extended Range, the world's largest long-range twin-engine jetliner, will be based at Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris.

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Apr. 29, 2008 at 12:22pm

Local unemployment rates up in March

Tacoma's unemployment rate rose from 5.6 percent in February to 5.9 percent in March and 1.2 percent during the year, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Apr. 29, 2008 at 11:40am

'Ida's Pub' no longer Ida's

Ida Crow-Rodgers is selling her popular Tacoma bar, Ida's Pub, to a pair of customers. Neither the buyers' names nor the purchase amount have been disclosed, but Crow-Rodgers said she has recouped her 10-year investment. The sale is expected to close this week. Crow-Rodgers said the name of the bar will be changed to "The Mix."

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Apr. 28, 2008 at 2:51pm

FISHBOWL: Entrepreneur sells jewelry

Caroline Van Staden has been an independent jeweler with Fifth Avenue Collection for the past five years. The company encourages and trains people to start their own jewelry business and bring their "stores" to consumers.

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Apr. 25, 2008 at 1:22pm

Sound Transit seeks public comment

Sound Transit has announced plans to launch a public involvement process seeking input on new options that would modify last year's mass transit expansion plan to form a faster and lower-cost package.

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Apr. 25, 2008 at 1:21pm

Weyerhaeuser to close Canadian plant

Weyerhaeuser Co. will permanently close its oriented strand board plant located in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada on June 6. The facility has not operated since January of 2007.

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Apr. 25, 2008 at 1:17pm

South Sound Bank posts results

South Sound Bank posted strong profits for the first quarter of 2008 and as a result, declared a 10 percent stock dividend for stock holders of record on March 31.

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Apr. 25, 2008 at 1:16pm

Taxable retail sales up 7 percent

Statewide taxable retail sales increased 7 percent to $118.2 billion in 2007, the state Department of Revenue reported today.

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Apr. 24, 2008 at 1:35pm

Bates to do Tacoma Power survey

Tacoma Power has asked Bates Technical College's land surveying program to perform an survey of the utility's recent placement of power lines in Wright Park.

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Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:33am

Boeing reports first-quarter revenue

The Boeing Co.'s quarterly revenue rose 4 percent to $16 billion while its operating cash flow more than doubled to $1.9 billion, reflecting more commercial airplane orders.

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Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:33am

Survey: small business optimism low

Optimism among small business owners is at the lowest point in the six-year history of the OPEN from American Express Small Business Monitor.

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Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:32am

Less equipment financed in March

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's Monthly Leasing and Finance Index, which reports economic activity for the $600 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for March decreased 10.3 percent when compared to March 2007.

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Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:31am

Schools selected for solar grants

Five local schools will see their vision of solar power become a reality thanks to $100,000 in grants announced today by Puget Sound Energy. The grants, up to $25,000 each, will provide for the installation of a technology that converts light directly into electricity, as well as educational tools enabling students to monitor the systems and learn about solar power.

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Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:30am

Drug treatment saves taxpayer dollars

New research by the state Department of Social and Health Services shows that providing more money from the Medicaid and General Assistance coffers for chemical dependency treatment is saving taxpayers between $149 and $287 per month in medical costs for every adult who receives treatment.

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Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:28am

State diverts mercury

The state Department of Ecology has announced that the combined efforts of businesses, schools, trade associations, local governments, nongovernmental organizations and volunteers have prevented more than 12,000 pounds of mercury from entering the environment during the past five years.

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Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:27am

City partners to create Web videos

The City of Federal Way is partnering with New York-based CGI Communications Inc. to create 10 Web-based videos highlighting various aspects of Federal Way, including a welcome from the mayor and short features on economic development, education, real estate and other topics.

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Apr. 22, 2008 at 2:34pm

Russell chair touts firm's momentum

Russell Investment Group Chairman Mike Phillips spoke candidly today at a luncheon hosted by the South Puget Sound chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association, underlining the company's commitment to "doing the right thing" concerning the decision to stay in Tacoma or move its headquarters when its current lease expires in 2013.

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Apr. 21, 2008 at 1:04pm

Atlas court date set

The attorney representing Atlas Castings and Technology in a lawsuit countering the wrongful death suit filed in February by the family of a truck driver killed in an explosion at the foundry last October has confirmed that a court date has been set for Aug. 18, 2009.

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Apr. 21, 2008 at 12:39pm

FISHBOWL: Marketer values small-town

Sean Lewis, director of marketing and communications for Puyallup-based Absher Construction Co., said he found his calling through an ad in a local newspaper.

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Apr. 18, 2008 at 1:41pm

AG: No illegal gas price manipulations

A year-long state investigation of local gas prices has revealed that increasing worldwide demand for oil and an inability for regional refineries to meet local fuel demands are the primary contributors to climbing gas prices. Variations across Washington communities are due to the cost of obtaining and transporting fuel to stations and local competition – not illegal price manipulation.

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Apr. 16, 2008 at 2:16pm

Paychecks getting fatter

Weekly earnings rose 0.2 percent last month nationwide, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Apr. 16, 2008 at 2:15pm

Consumer prices on the rise

The price of consumer goods rose 0.9 percent in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported today – 4 percent higher than this time last year.

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Apr. 15, 2008 at 1:21pm

Consumer prices creep upwards

The price of finished goods crept up 1.1 percent in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. The advance followed a 0.3 rise in February and a 1 percent increase in January.

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Apr. 15, 2008 at 1:20pm

Sales tax workshops begin this week

Several weeks of two-hour workshops explaining changes in sales tax laws start Wednesday at the Federal Way La Quinta Inn & Suites.

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Apr. 15, 2008 at 1:20pm

Lunch today at Sea Grill

Sea Grill opened today for lunch, catering to the downtown business crowd. The restaurant, located at 15th Street and Commerce Avenue in downtown Tacoma, will now open every Tuesday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Apr. 15, 2008 at 1:15pm

People on the Move

Promotions and recognitions

Chicago Title Insurance Co. recently announced the addition of Laura Ritter to the Pierce County Residential Sales Team. Ritter will work out of the Gig Harbor branch as an account manager. Prior to joining Chicago Title, Ritter worked with First American Title in Kitsap County for three years.

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Apr. 14, 2008 at 12:42pm

Retailers report dip in March sales

The National Retail Federation released its March numbers today – retail industry sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, dipped 0.9 percent compared to last March and were down 0.3 percent from February's activity. Including car sales, gas and dining out, sales increased rose slightly from February and compared to last year.

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Apr. 14, 2008 at 12:38pm

FISHBOWL: manager directs businesses

Angi Vanier is a believer that everything in life hinges on relationships. Formerly an office manager for a chiropractic clinic, Vanier joined the Lacey Chamber of Commerce more than a year ago as the business organization's office manager.

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Apr. 10, 2008 at 10:42am

Business federation wants Rossi

More than 96 percent of National Federation of Independent Business members in the state have endorsed Dino Rossi for governor.

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