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Sep. 5, 2008 at 1:42pm Speak up: BE wants your opinionThe Business Examiner would like you to take five minutes out of your day to help us grow and improve our BE Daily service. Comments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, BE on the road, Building, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Human Resources , Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Military/Security, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Technology, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Tumwater, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Sep. 5, 2008 at 12:48pm Business school is now in session at BEThe 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. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Military/Security, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Technology, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Tumwater, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Sep. 5, 2008 at 7:51am BE part of the conversationComment about the newsVisit BusinessExaminer.com and voice your thoughts on today's news and read comments from other people in the South Sound's business community. The BE blog also offers RSS functions so you can see only the local or industry business news that you want, as it happens. Read moreComments (1) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, BE on the road, Building, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Human Resources , Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Military/Security, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Technology, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Tumwater, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Sep. 4, 2008 at 11:08am Accounting, IT hiring to be flatA net 1 percent of chief financial officers in the Puget Sound expect to add accounting and finance staff during the fourth quarter of 2008, according to a recent Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index. While 7 percent of executives surveyed plan to add staff during the quarter, another 6 percent anticipate reductions in personnel. The majority of respondents, 85 percent, foresee no change in hiring. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Building, Education, Human Resources , Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Military/Security, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Technology, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Aug. 27, 2008 at 1:08pm COFFEE BREAK: Class actWith 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? Comments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, BE on the road, Building, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Human Resources , Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Military/Security, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Technology, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Tumwater, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Aug. 18, 2008 at 11:00am Good writing could win Orting shopThe owners of the Around the Corner Cafe in Orting are offering their business in exchange for a well-written essay. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, Startups/Minority Businesses by News Room | Email News Aug. 1, 2008 at 10:49am State ranks high on Forbes listIn a national study released today, Forbes ranked Washington as the third "best state for business." Washington moved up from its fifth place ranking in Forbes' 50-state survey last year, and up from 12th place in 2006. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Olympia, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jul. 31, 2008 at 11:05am Wilcox executive forms consulting firmJT Wilcox, chief financial officer for Yelm-based Wilcox Family Farms, announces the formation of Wilcox Strategies, a business consulting firm providing analysis, strategy and execution assistance to companies in the midst of transition. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, Startups/Minority Businesses by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jul. 30, 2008 at 12:08pm Small business employment growsToday's ADP Employment Report concludes that private sector employment increased by 9,000 in July. The report is based on payroll data and measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Startups/Minority Businesses, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jul. 30, 2008 at 12:06pm SBA revises small business standardsThe Small Business Administration has revised its small business size standards for small businesses in the heating oil and petroleum dealers industries and restores small business status to those firms that may have exceeded their existing size standards due to higher receipts generated by higher oil prices. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Startups/Minority Businesses by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jul. 24, 2008 at 10:34am High-impact firms dot the stateFirms experiencing rapid growth in recent years can be found around Washington. Comments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Lewis County, Mason County, Pierce County, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Technology, Thurston County, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve 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. Read moreComments (8) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Human Resources , Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Military/Security, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Technology, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Tumwater, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jul. 11, 2008 at 9:24am BE's 40 Under Forty event is sold outRead about honorees on lineThe 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. Comments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Human Resources , Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Military/Security, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Technology, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Tumwater, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jul. 10, 2008 at 10:50am Confidence holds steady, report findsThe Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which declined in the first quarter of 2008, inched up a point to 39 in the second quarter. Although confidence is up, it is still pessimistic since a reading of less than 50 points reflects negative outlook of conditions. The last time the measure fell below 38 was in the final quarter of 2000, when it was at 31. Comments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Thurston County, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jul. 8, 2008 at 11:19am Women of Influence being soughtThe 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. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Human Resources , Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Military/Security, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Tumwater, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 30, 2008 at 11:04am Workers’ comp dividend on the wayThe Department of Labor & Industries will begin mailing dividend checks this week to 100,000 employers as the final step of a process to return excess funds from the state's workers' compensation system. Another 28,000 employers will receive credit toward their next workers' compensation premiums. The remaining 11,000 employers will have their dividends applied to premiums already owed or to other debts. Comments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Thurston County, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 26, 2008 at 10:31am SBA adds online finance coursesThe U.S. Small Business Administration has introduced two new free online finance courses to help small business owners with the basic principles of finance and borrowing. Comments (12) | Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Startups/Minority Businesses, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 26, 2008 at 9:08am Veterans get business-aid boostThe state's Linked Deposit Program, once available only to businesses registered through the Office of Minority and Women Owned Business, was expanded during the 2008 Legislature to include Washington state Veteran and Servicemember Owned Businesses. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Military/Security, Pierce County, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Thurston County, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve May. 29, 2008 at 12:30pm AWB releases legislative report cardThe Association of Washington Business has released its annual Legislative Report Card, reviewing the 2008 legislative session and grading lawmakers on their performance. Comments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve May. 22, 2008 at 2:45pm Lawmakers get earful at NFIB meeting
South Sound legislators and state officials met with small business owners at Tacoma's Air Systems Engineering Inc. today. Officials listened to business concerns, and and updated business operators on changes in the regulatory landscape, including soon-to-debut streamlined sales tax, health care and education. Read moreComments (1) | Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Thurston County by News Room | Email News May. 14, 2008 at 9:16am SBA partners for franchising courseEntrepreneurs considering franchising can now access an online course from the U.S. Small Business Administration and FranNet to help them navigate the competitive franchise industry. Comments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Startups/Minority Businesses by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve May. 13, 2008 at 7:58am People on the movePromotions and recognitionsThe Federal Way Hispanic community now has a city staff member solely dedicated to better connecting them with their local government and community services. Teniel Sabin has joined the city as its first-ever Hispanic liaison. In her part-time role, Sabin will bring together the Hispanic community, government and local community services. The city created the Hispanic liaison position partly in response to an increased rise in Hispanic residents. Census data from 2006 show the Federal Way Hispanic population is about 10.5 percent, making Hispanics the second largest minority community in Federal Way, after the Asian community. The city also based this new position on the success of its longtime Korean liaison program. Sabin will provide free translation services to Hispanic residents as they work with city staff and other community organizations. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve May. 6, 2008 at 11:58am People on the movePromotions and recognitionsTahoma 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. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Lewis County, Mason County, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Apr. 23, 2008 at 11:33am Survey: small business optimism lowOptimism among small business owners is at the lowest point in the six-year history of the OPEN from American Express Small Business Monitor. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Human Resources , Startups/Minority Businesses, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Apr. 21, 2008 at 11:35am Small business week named, broadcastedCalling 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. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Law and Legislation, Startups/Minority Businesses, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Apr. 18, 2008 at 1:22pm Health care is top concern for womenThe U.S. economy is the top issue affecting women business owners, according to the sixth annual "What Business Women Want" survey conducted by Women Impacting Public Policy, the nation's largest bipartisan women's business group. This is the first time that the economy has led WIPP's poll. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Human Resources , Startups/Minority Businesses, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Apr. 17, 2008 at 9:56am People on the movePromotions and recognitionsEnumclaw-based Helac Corp. is celebrating its 40th year of manufacturing helical, hydraulic rotary actuators and construction equipment attachments for customers in more than 42 countries around the world. To commemorate this event, Helac is inviting the public, business and educator from the community to attend an open house on May 14 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Events planned for the open house include a presentation of Helac's history and successes, a guided tour of its manufacturing facility and a catered lunch. To help Helac prepare for this event, R.S.V.P. at (360) 825-1601 ext 3110. Helac is located at 225 Battersby Ave. in Enumclaw. Comments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Technology, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Mar. 26, 2008 at 2:38pm State gets mixed marks on economyIn the American Legislative Exchange Council's first economic outlook ranking of all 50 states, Washington was ranked as the 31st best state in the country. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Thurston County, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Mar. 26, 2008 at 1:11pm Sanford and Son grows retail space
Sanford and Son owner Alan Gorsuch is putting the finishing touches on six new retail spaces on the Commerce Street level of his Tacoma antique shop. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Workforce by Paul Schrag | Email Paul Mar. 17, 2008 at 2:14pm Franchising outpaces other sectorsThe franchising sector of the economy expanded by more than 18 percent between 2001 and 2005, adding more than 140,000 new businesses and 1.2 million new jobs to the nation's economy, according to a new economic impact study by the International Franchise Association. Direct economic output of franchises grew by more than 40 percent to $800 billion in 2005. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Startups/Minority Businesses, Workforce by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Mar. 12, 2008 at 1:59pm Venture capitalists abound in the South SoundWhile Silicon Valley and New England remain the country's leading regions for venture capital investment, they are not the fastest growing, according to The MoneyTree Report by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association. Comments (0) | Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Lewis County, Mason County, Retirement and Investing, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Technology, Thurston County by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Mar. 10, 2008 at 1:05pm FISHBOWL: Mentor aids entrepreneursLinda 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. Read moreComments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Mar. 4, 2008 at 12:48pm SBA course offers contracting tipsThe U.S. Small Business Administration has launched its latest free online course, titled "Business Opportunities: A Guide to Winning Federal Contracts." Comments (0) | Posted in BE Daily, Education, Law and Legislation, Startups/Minority Businesses by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary |
