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Jul. 2, 2009 at 11:21am People on the movePeople on the moveEdward Jones Financial Advisor Paul Muldoon of Olympia recently received the Winner's Circle Award for his outstanding sales and service efforts during the past year. Muldoon was one of only 492 of the firm's more than 12,000 financial advisors to receive the Winner's Circle award. Posted in BE Daily, Lakewood, Olympia, Tacoma, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jul. 2, 2009 at 11:19am Nonresidential construction job losses jumpJob losses in the nonresidential construction sector surged in June to 11,700, according to the July 2 employment report by the U.S. Labor Department. On a year-over-year basis, nonresidential building construction employment fell by 88,700, or 10.8 percent, to 734,600. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation by News Room | Email News Jul. 2, 2009 at 11:16am Coates to serve as Tacoma Power superintendentPower Management Manager Ted Coates will serve as the new superintendent of Tacoma Power starting Aug. 1. He succeeds Gary Armfield, who will retire on July 31. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Tacoma by News Room | Email News Jul. 2, 2009 at 8:03am DSHS stops admissions to Auburn adult homeThe state Department of Social and Health Services has stopped admissions to Joportia Adult Family Home, which is privately operated at 29005 45th Ave. S. in Auburn. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation, South King County by News Room | Email News Jul. 2, 2009 at 8:02am Heavy holiday traffic expected on US 101One-way, alternating traffic across the new Purdy Creek Bridge on U.S. 101 in Mason County is expected to cause significant delays during the Independence Day weekend. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Building, Mason County by News Room | Email News Jul. 1, 2009 at 2:07pm Murray draws attention to nursing shortage
As access to health care is broadened through national health care reform, Sen. Patty Murray believes even more nurses and other health care workers will be needed locally and across the nation in the future. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Workforce by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jul. 1, 2009 at 1:36pm Bates president announces resignationBates Technical College President David Borofsky announced that he will resign from his post effective Dec. 31, to pursue other opportunities. He has served as the college's president for the past five years. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Education, Pierce County, Tacoma, Workforce by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jul. 1, 2009 at 11:48am McKenna warns consumers about debt-relief scamsAttorney General Rob McKenna today praised the Federal Trade Commission for tackling a Tacoma company that preyed on financially strapped consumers. He did urge consumers to take advantage of low-cost credit counseling services, but to be smart about their choices. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Mason County, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County, Tumwater by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Jul. 1, 2009 at 11:44am State sheriffs want immigration fixIn a letter to state Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, the Washington State Sheriff's Association issued an urgent call for changes to the immigration system. Posted in BE Daily, Lacey, Lakewood, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Mason County, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County, Tumwater by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Jul. 1, 2009 at 11:41am Boeing to development spacecraft systemAn industry team led by Boeing has received a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for work on Phase 2 of the Fast Access Spacecraft Testbed program. The $15.5 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is currently funded to $13.8 million. Posted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Military/Security, Pierce County, Workforce by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Jul. 1, 2009 at 11:29am BLOG WATCH: No free parkingFeed Tacoma is reporting that parking expert Donald Shoup will speak in Tacoma later this month at the annual Pacific Intermountain Parking & Transportation Association Conference & Trade Show. Shoup's main points are that parking minimums are destructive to urban areas and that off-street parking requirements should be removed allowing the market to determine how much parking is built, and curb parking rates should be set at the minimum cost possible in order to create a 15 percent curb vacancy. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Pierce County, Tacoma, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Jul. 1, 2009 at 11:29am Tumwater to lose manufacturerAlbany International Corp. disclosed today that it will discontinue operations at its process belt manufacturing facility in Tumwater. The European-based conglomerate also is closing plants in France and Germany. Posted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Thurston County, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jul. 1, 2009 at 11:21am COFFEE BREAK: Keepin' coolToday is the start of what forecasters predict will be a five-day stretch of sunshine, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees – a definite "heat wave" for Western Washington natives, though non-natives often scoff. 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 Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Jun. 30, 2009 at 2:03pm South Sound topless club owners indictedThe owners and operators of Fox's topless dance club in Parkland are included in a criminal indictment released today by the U.S. Attorney for Western Washington in Seattle. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Tacoma by News Room | Email News Jun. 30, 2009 at 1:51pm WSDOT uncovers overtime pay fraudThe Washington State Department of Transportation this week announced that an internal payroll audit has uncovered at least $67,000 in unearned overtime and compensation time charges by an employee over the past two years. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Pierce County, Workforce by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jun. 30, 2009 at 12:01pm TRA, Franciscan launch Federal Way imaging centerTwo Northwest health care organizations, TRA Medical Imaging and Franciscan Health System have teamed up to launch a state-of-the-art outpatient medical imaging center in Federal Way. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Health care, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Technology by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jun. 30, 2009 at 11:47am Bank robbery shuts down Fife stripA robbery at the Fife branch of Bank of America forced the evacuation of a busy business strip along Pacific Highway and the on and off-ramp of Interstate 5 at 54th Avenue due to police activity as officers search for suspects this morning. One suspect is reportedly already in custody. The area was closed for several hours and opened at noon. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Pierce County by News Room | Email News Jun. 30, 2009 at 11:07am Puyallup firm lands click device contractPuyallup-based Qwizdom has announced a partnership with text book publisher CTB/McGraw-Hill that will have the local firm provide student response devices, or "clickers," that give educators the ability to engage and motivate students, while instantly gathering assessment data. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Education, Pierce County, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 30, 2009 at 11:06am Heritage joins Russell 3000 IndexHeritage Financial Corp. CEO Brian L. Vance announced that the Olympia-based bank has been added to the small-cap Russell 2000 Index within the broad-market Russell 3000 Index, according to a list of additions posted June 29, 2009 on www.russell.com. Read morePosted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Olympia, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing by News Room | Email News Jun. 30, 2009 at 11:05am Murray to announce cure to nursing shortageSen. Patty Murray will hold a news conference at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor tomorrow as a way to bring attention to the local and national shortage of nurses and other critical health care workers. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 30, 2009 at 10:57am People on the movePromotions, awards and recognitions in the South SoundPamela Transue, president of Tacoma Community College, has been selected as president of the Washington Association of Community and Technical Colleges. WACTC is the organization of community and technical college presidents; its primary role is to develop policy recommendations for the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges in Olympia, and for the state community college system. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Education, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 2:12pm Thousands drawn to TasteThe Emerald Queen Casino Taste of Tacoma held this past weekend in Point Defiance Park attracted more than 250,000 people. Posted in BE Daily, Tacoma, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 2:09pm Household purchases don't aid disabledThe telemarketers' pitch seems innocent enough: They want people to buy trash bags, light bulbs or gift cards at jacked-up prices. They claim the purchases will help the homeless or support employment for those with disabilities. But state officials and consumer advocates are warning residents not to be misled by these sales calls. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Tacoma, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 2:01pm TAM announces shortlist of selected design firmsTacoma Art Museum received 95 submissions in response to its recent call for design concepts to redesign the museum's plaza and perimeter and create a landmark civic space that enlivens downtown Tacoma. Submissions were received by individuals and firms from Tacoma, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Richmond and New York. Posted in BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 2:00pm Murray announces $26 million for state health centersU.S. Sen. Patty Murray announced today that $26.5 million has been made available for health centers in Washington. The money, which is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Capital Improvement Program, will go toward updating and renovating health centers across the state. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Human Resources , Law and Legislation by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 10:01am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the Sound SoundCapital Medical Center will hold an open house celebrating the newly remodeled Cardiac Cath Lab and state-of-the-art cardiac imaging equipment from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, at Capital Medical Center, 3900 Capital Mall Dr. SW in Olympia. Lakewood Chamber of Commerce will hold its General Membership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, at Great American Casino - 10117 South Tacoma Way. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for non members. RSVP at (253) 582-9400. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Health care, Lakewood, Military/Security, Olympia, Thurston County, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 10:00am Lyon wins national awardErnst & Young has announced the award recipients of its Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Pacific Northwest. This group of leading entrepreneurs was selected by an independent judging panel made up of regional business, academic and community leaders. Jeffrey S. Lyon, president of the Tacoma GVA Kidder Mathews office was among the honorees. Read morePosted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 9:58am Survivor fatigue is increasing concern, survey findsCorporate downsizing is on a record pace through the first five months of 2009 and is expected to remain heavy through the end of the year. The decision to make job cuts is not an easy one and, in most cases, does not bring an end to the challenges facing a company that is forced to enact them. According to a new survey, one of the biggest challenges employers must address in the wake of a layoff is keeping the surviving employees engaged and focused. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 9:58am Firms predict their rebound ahead of nation oneRespondents to the fourth annual Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution National Survey say they expect their companies to rebound from the current recession beginning in late 2009 and early 2010. In general, companies predict an earlier rebound for their own businesses than for their industry or the U.S. economy in general. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 29, 2009 at 6:25am Business school is always in session at BEStreaming video covers business topicsThe Business Examiner has free a feature on its Web site that showcases expert advice from the PBS show Small Business School as well as links to free access to full-length shows featuring a range of business topics. New tips will be added each business day. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Health care by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 29, 2009 at 6:24am BE part of the conversationComment on the newsVisit BusinessExaminer.com, 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 morePosted in BE Daily by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 29, 2009 at 6:15am Forward the BE Daily to a friendYou are one of more than 3,500 business savvy individuals receiving the BE Daily e-mail from the Business Examiner. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Lacey by Tyler Anderson | Email Tyler Jun. 26, 2009 at 9:29am Sound Community buys 1st Security branchSound Community Bank, a subsidiary of Sound Financial Inc., has announced that it is acquiring the Tacoma office of 1st Security Bank of Washington. In the transaction, Sound will purchase the deposits, deposit-related loans and assume the lease at the branch located at 2941 South 38th St. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Lakewood, Tacoma by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 26, 2009 at 9:29am Kent Station adds tenantsTarragon has announced that new retailers, restaurateurs and an office tenant have recently signed leases in Kent Station, bringing the south King County shopping center to a total of 95 percent leased. Posted in BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, South King County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 26, 2009 at 9:28am Flow reports revenue dipFlow International Corp., a Kent-based developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, reported quarterly revenues of $43.7 million, which compares to $48.7 million last quarter and $63.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, South King County by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 26, 2009 at 6:26am Around the SoundBusiness-related events in the South SoundCapital Medical Center will hold an open house celebrating the newly remodeled Cardiac Cath Lab and state-of-the-art cardiac imaging equipment from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at Capital Medical Center, 3900 Capital Mall Dr. SW in Olympia. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Building, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Lacey, Lewis County, Mason County, South King County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 25, 2009 at 10:36am Conflicting economic forecasts cloud the futureThe newly-arrived chief economist for Tacoma Public Utilities, Bill Dickens, said this week that he strongly believes "we will see economic growth in the South Sound in fourth quarter 2009 and continuing into (at least) the first half of 2010." Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Human Resources , Pierce County, Tacoma, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 25, 2009 at 10:16am Commercial real estate values off 35%Building owners, landlords under pressureThough he has seen some increased activity in the latest 90 days, GVA Kidder Mathews Chairman and CEO Jeff Lyon told Tacoma Pierce County Chamber directors this morning that the broad values of commercial real estate have dropped 35 to 50 percent in the past two years. Posted in BE Daily, Building, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 25, 2009 at 9:11am People on the movePromotions, awards and recognitions in the South SoundThe Lacey branch of PC Home Loans has announced the arrival of Jann Anderson as loan officer assistant to Team Irish. Anderson has more than seven years of experience in the mortgage banking industry. In her position, she will be responsible for assisting with the origination of home loans and serving the local community and realtor network in securing home loans for clients. The branch has also announced the arrival of Brad Diefenderfer as a junior loan officer with Team Anderson. His experience includes more than 15 years in sales management. Along with assisting Shawn Anderson, he will be responsible for coordinating his own production of home loans as well as serving the local community and realtor network. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Health care, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Pierce County, South King County, Thurston County, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 25, 2009 at 9:10am Tacoma feed maker finedA company in Tacoma that makes animal feed is facing a $14,641 fine from the Department of Ecology for reportedly refusing to follow clean water rules. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Pierce County by News Room | Email News Jun. 25, 2009 at 9:10am Commercial spaces open up around South SoundThe latest news from the commercial spaces market isn't all that good for owners with vacancy signs on their properties, according to the latest Colliers International market report for the South Sound. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Building, Pierce County, South King County by News Room | Email News Jun. 25, 2009 at 9:09am State takes action against local health care workersThe Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications or registrations of health care providers in the South Sound. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 24, 2009 at 9:48am SBA 504 loans can now go toward debtSmall businesses seeking to expand will be able to refinance existing loans used to purchase real estate and other fixed assets as a result of permanent changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration's 504 Certified Development Company loan program. The changes were authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Read morePosted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Startups/Minority Businesses by News Room | Email News Jun. 24, 2009 at 9:41am South Sound follows national trend in dropping home pricesNational housing prices fell 10.2 percent in April compared to a year ago representing the smallest year-over-year decline recorded in 2009, according to newly released data from First American CoreLogic and its LoanPerformance Home Price Index. April's decline was a 0.5-percent improvement from the 10.7 percent decline in March. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Building, Pierce County, Tacoma, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 24, 2009 at 9:40am Financial uncertainty to dampen holiday plansAAA projects the number of Americans traveling this Fourth of July holiday weekend will decrease 1.9 percent from 2008, with approximately 37.1 million people planning to travel 50 or more miles away from home. Travel originating in Washington mirrors the national trend with a decrease of 1.9 percent. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 24, 2009 at 9:40am 62nd Airlift Wing welcomes new commanderCol. Kevin J. Kilb will take command of the 62nd Airlift Wing from Col. Jeffrey L. Stephenson in a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Military/Security, Pierce County, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 24, 2009 at 9:39am Russell survey: managers seek risk againThe riskiest equity category – emerging markets – and the riskiest fixed income category – high yield bonds – were the asset classes that managers were most bullish about in the latest Investment Manager Outlook, a quarterly survey of investment managers conducted by Tacoma-based Russell Investments. Posted in BE Daily, Retirement and Investing, Tacoma by News Room | Email News Jun. 24, 2009 at 9:38am Oberto names new presidentAfter conducting a national search, Oberto Sausage Co. announced today that Tom Ennis will become its new president. The company has its main operations and manufacturing facility in Kent. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, South King County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 24, 2009 at 9:36am Blog Watch: Tech talkAndrew Fry held court at a gathering of tech people last week and noted a surprising number of technology companies that were within walking distance of the restaurant. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Olympia, Pierce County, Tacoma, Technology, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 24, 2009 at 9:35am COFFEE BREAK: summer plansThe Business Examiner would like to know how or if the state of the economy has changed your summer plans. Posted in BE Daily, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 23, 2009 at 2:03pm Boeing postpones first flight of 787Boeing has announced that the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner will be postponed due to a need to reinforce an area within the side-of-body section of the aircraft. Posted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Retirement and Investing, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 23, 2009 at 1:20pm Job expo comes to TacomaThe Northwest Job Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. Posted in BE Daily, Tacoma, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 23, 2009 at 1:19pm AG calls data breach a costly lessonTJX Companies, Inc., agreed to pay $9.75 million to 41 attorneys general as a part of a settlement that follows the states' investigation concerning the retailer's data security practices. Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna said $2.5 million will fund a Data Security Trust Fund to be used by the states to advance enforcement efforts and policy development in the field of data security. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Technology, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 23, 2009 at 12:40pm Tarragon chosen for East Bay developmentThe Port of Olympia Commission authorized an exclusive negotiation agreement with Tarragon of Seattle for development of the East Bay District in downtown Olympia at its meeting yesterday. Negotiations are expected to last from 120 to 180 days and result in a contractual agreement for the development. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Building, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Startups/Minority Businesses, Thurston County by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jun. 23, 2009 at 12:15pm People on the movePromotions, awards and recognitions in the South SoundWilcox Farms Inc., the century-old Northwest egg producer, has received the esteemed Food Alliance certification for its cage-free and organic egg production. Food Alliance, a national non-profit organization, offers the most comprehensive certification program for sustainably produced food in North America. Farms and processing facilities receiving the certification are audited regularly by an independent, third party inspector and judged on safe and fair working conditions, humane treatment of animals and protection of the environment. Wilcox Farms, celebrating their centennial year, said they understand their role in being good stewards of the land, environment and as an employer. This certification reinforces the company's vision. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Education, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jun. 23, 2009 at 11:52am Kent council passes multi-family tax exemptionWith a unanimous vote, the Kent City Council approved an ordinance giving downtown developers of multi-family, mixed-use housing complexes an eight-year property tax exemption. Posted in BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, South King County, Startups/Minority Businesses by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jun. 23, 2009 at 11:44am YMCA expansion begins
The expansion of the YMCA of Tacoma Pierce County to Kitsap County began last Friday with the unveiling of the new "Future Home of the YMCA." Posted in BE Daily, Building, Charities/Non-profits, Pierce County, Startups/Minority Businesses by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jun. 22, 2009 at 2:11pm Ferries sold for scrapWashington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division has sold four 1927-built Steel Electric class vessels to Eco Planet Recycling Inc. of Chula Vista, Calif. The total combined sale price for all four ferries is $200,000. Posted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation by Jeff Rounce | Email Jeff Jun. 22, 2009 at 1:29pm Boeing dividend stated, stock dropsChicago-based Boeing Co. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 42 cents per share. The dividend is payable Sept. 4 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 7. Posted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Pierce County by Jeff Rounce | Email Jeff Jun. 22, 2009 at 10:51am Russell opens new 'frontier' fundRussell Investments today announced the launch of one of the first multi-manager institutional funds with a specific frontier markets investment mandate. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Tacoma by Jeff Rounce | Email Jeff Jun. 22, 2009 at 10:42am Stimulus dollars set for highway safety workState transportation offcials have advertised a series of contracts this week worth up to $12 million to improve safety on 32 highways across Washington. It is projected these will help support approximately 120 jobs this year. Posted in BE Daily, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Thurston County by Jeff Rounce | Email Jeff Jun. 22, 2009 at 9:56am Stores remove dough linked to E. coliState health officials ordered that Nestlé TOLL HOUSE refrigerated cookie dough products be taken from store shelves this weekend, after the products have been linked to at least 66 E. coli infections in 28 states, including five cases in Western Washington. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Pierce County, South King County, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 22, 2009 at 9:55am Stores busted for selling minors alcoholMore than a dozen Tacoma businesses failed liquor compliance checks conducted by the Washington State Liquor Control Board and Tacoma Police Department earlier this month. Two teams of officers checked 45 businesses for sales/service of alcohol to minors. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Tacoma, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 22, 2009 at 9:54am Shoppers set to return for July 4th holidayEven in the midst of an economic downturn, Americans plan to show their patriotism with their wallets this July 4, according to a shopping plans survey. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 19, 2009 at 1:36pm Port cleared of whistleblower claimsThe state Auditor's Office has finished an audit of the Port of Centralia and found no basis to the allegations whistleblowers made against the port. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 19, 2009 at 1:31pm Tacoma adult home citedThe state Department of Social and Health Services has stopped admissions to Helen's Place, a privately operated adult family home at 1022 129th St., Tacoma. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation, Retirement and Investing, Tacoma by News Room | Email News Jun. 19, 2009 at 11:23am Commission expected to name East Bay developerPort of Olympia Commissioners are expected to select a developer for the East Bay Redevelopment Project at their regular meeting on Monday. Posted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia by News Room | Email News Jun. 19, 2009 at 10:32am Mobile meat testers now on the roadWashington State University Extension officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch of the USDA Mobile Meat Processing Trailer, which will bring USDA certified slaughter services to small and midsized farms throughout Pierce, Lewis, Thurston, Mason, King and Kitsap counties. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Lewis County, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Mason County, Pierce County, South King County, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 19, 2009 at 9:59am Six buses on the way thanks to $11.4 million grantU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces that $11.4 million in Federal Recovery Act money has been tagged to go toward transit upgrades in Pierce County. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Pierce County by News Room | Email News Jun. 19, 2009 at 6:59am COFFEE BREAK: siren callThe Business Examiner asked readers on Wednesday what drew them to their local farmer's market. Here are some of those responses: Read morePosted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Pierce County, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 18, 2009 at 1:47pm Tacoma Goodwill store draws crowd
People started lining up more than an hour before opening, and sales were brisk throughout the day today during the opening of the new North Tacoma Goodwill Store. Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Tacoma, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 18, 2009 at 1:46pm Coast Guard funding could bring jobs to KentU.S. Senator Patty Murray today announced that she included $155.5 million for two major Coast Guard priorities in the 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. The funding will support the building of Coast Guard Response Boats at Kvichak Marine in Kent. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, South King County by News Room | Email News Jun. 18, 2009 at 10:16am People on the movePromotions, awards and recognitions in the South SoundThe Parkland-Spanaway Rotary Club installed its new Board of Directors. Brian Salva of Heritage Bank will serve as club president. Rich Foster of KeyBank will serve as president elect. Bob Johnston of Grand Departures Funeral Services will continue as secretary. Janet Detering will continue as treasurer, and Jay Peterson of Erickson McGovern Architects will serve as the immediate past president. Board members include: Will Detering, Cathy Hamel, Kathie Bolen, Judy Keller, Ardell Samdal, Helen Bush and Bill Davis. Monica Hurley was awarded the annual Service Above Self award at the banquet. Read morePosted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 18, 2009 at 10:15am 'Great Recession' is near an endThe introduction to the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council's monthly Revenue Forecast said a lot. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 18, 2009 at 10:14am Average wage, unemployment benefits riseDespite the slow economy, the average annual wage in Washington increased by 3.4 percent last year, to $46,256, according to the Employment Security Department. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 17, 2009 at 1:12pm COFFEE BREAK: siren callThe Business Examiner would like to know what items would, or do, draw you to farmer's markets. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Lacey, Lakewood, Lewis County, Mason County, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County, Tumwater by News Room | Email News Jun. 17, 2009 at 1:00pm Wintergrass move leaves sour noteWintergrass leaves Tacoma on a sour note. Posted in BE Daily, Tacoma, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 17, 2009 at 12:59pm Furlough days set to start in SumnerThe City of Sumner and its employee labor unions agreed to take four furlough days without pay throughout the remainder of 2009 to help save money in response to lower revenue coming in 2009. The first day will be July 6. City Hall will be closed as will the Sumner Senior Center, city shops, and the Sumner City Cemetery. The estimated budget savings will be $20,000 per day closed. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 17, 2009 at 12:58pm Earnings dipped in MayReal average weekly earnings fell by 0.3 percent from April to May after seasonal adjustment, according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A 0.3 percent decrease in average weekly hours and a 0.1 increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers were partially offset by a 0.1 percent increase in average hourly earnings. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 17, 2009 at 9:10am Blog Watch: mixed messagesTacomamama has a note about the North Tacoma Goodwill store opening tomorrow. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Lacey, Startups/Minority Businesses, Tacoma, Technology by News Room | Email News Jun. 16, 2009 at 12:33pm People on the movePromotions, awards and recognitions in the South SoundGreg Richards, Automotive Collision Repair instructor at Clover Park Technical College has been asked to speak at an upcoming I-CAR webinar regarding a class taught at Clover Park Technical College. Targeted at autobody shops in the Pacific Northwest, the webinar will focus on the use of waterborne coatings – the next generation of automotive paint. Richards is the only college representative with an audience of as many as 1,000 online participants. Read morePosted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Building, Olympia, Pierce County, Tacoma, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 16, 2009 at 12:32pm Construction materials costs edge upAfter eight months of decline, prices of construction materials increased 0.5 percent in May, according to the Producer Price Index report by the U.S. Labor Department. However, prices are still down by 5.3 percent on a year-over-year basis. Posted in BE Daily, Building, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 16, 2009 at 12:31pm Father's Day sales on the riseDespite the economic downturn and general retail sales plummeting, this Father's Day looks as though it will mean dads are going to be more dandyman than handyman, as sales of pamper items and services are expected to increase 35.7 percent, according to industry research firm IBISWorld. Posted in BE Daily, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 16, 2009 at 12:31pm Washington’s unemployment rate up in MayWashington's unemployment rate rose to 9.4 percent in May, tying the U.S. unemployment rate, according to the state Employment Security Department. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Human Resources , Law and Legislation, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 15, 2009 at 10:47am Columbia increases loan loss for second quarterColumbia Banking System, Inc. today announced that based on current information available to the Tacoma-based bank, it expects to make a provision for loan losses of some $21 million for the second quarter of 2009. Read morePosted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Pierce County, Retirement and Investing, Tacoma by News Room | Email News Jun. 15, 2009 at 10:47am State takes action against health workersThe Washington State Department of Health has taken action against health care providers in the South Sound. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 15, 2009 at 10:45am ACS to hire 200 people in Tumwater, AuburnAffiliated Computer Services is hiring 200 people in Washington, 100 at its Tumwater customer care center and another 100 at its Auburn center. Posted in BE Daily, South King County, Technology, Thurston County, Tumwater, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 12, 2009 at 2:16pm Olympia celebrates its Kiplinger rating
In a year that has caused more financial trouble for almost every business sector than many can remember, people in the greater Olympia area are enjoying the fact that they have something to celebrate. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Lacey, Olympia, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Tumwater, Workforce by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jun. 12, 2009 at 9:14am State disciplines local health care providersThe Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in the South Sound. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 12, 2009 at 9:11am Stimulus jobs listed at WorkSourceGov. Chris Gregoire is requiring state agencies that create jobs using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, as well as the contractors they hire using ARRA funds, to post newly created positions on the state's WorkSource Web site. Gregoire is also urging job seekers in Washington state who want to apply for economic stimulus jobs to visit their local WorkSource career center. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 12, 2009 at 9:10am Troubled loans increase in first quarterDespite the infusion of nearly $200 billion of federal bailout money into the banking system since last October, the nation's banks had another rough quarter in the first three months of 2009. And, according to an analysis of federal bank data by American University's Investigative Reporting Workshop, it appears that mid-sized banks are suffering more than the largest banks. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Law and Legislation by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 12:10pm Flow finalizes bank dealFlow International Corp., a Kent-based developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, has closed a $40 million, two-year revolving senior secured credit line that replaces the previous loan package and provides the firm greater flexibility during the economic slowdown. Read morePosted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, South King County by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 12:09pm New seller's permits could be issued by OctoberThe Department of Revenue may begin issuing new, free seller's permits to wholesalers who forgo paying sales taxes by October of this year. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 12:08pm Kent apartment changes handsThe purchase of Waterford at the Lakes, a 344-unit apartment complex located in Kent closed this week. Posted in BE Daily, Building, Retirement and Investing, South King County by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 12:06pm People on the movePromotions, awards and recognitions in the South SoundClover Park Technical College president John Walstrum announced that Amy Goings, vice president for College Relations and Resource Development, has been accepted into the Washington Executive Leadership Academy for two-year colleges. WELA is the community and technical colleges' effort to build future higher education leaders. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Lewis County, Pierce County, South King County, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 11:41am Mason General goes digital with mammogramsDigital mammography is now available at Mason General Hospital. With this addition, diagnostic imaging at Mason General is all digital, including MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Mason County by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 11:41am State disciplines local health care providersThe Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in the South Sound. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation, Pierce County, Thurston County, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 11:40am Candle maker damaged by flamesA fire damaged a two-story garage along O'Leary Street in unincorporated Thurston County yesterday that was home to Long-life Beeswax Candles, a candle-manufacturing operation. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Olympia by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 11:40am BBB issues warning about Tacoma credit repair operationThe Better Business Bureau issued a consumer alert across the United States and Canada about automated telemarketing calls from a Tacoma firm that promise to lower interest rates on credit card debts. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Law and Legislation by News Room | Email News Jun. 11, 2009 at 11:39am New Chrysler to honor state's 'lemon law'The new Chrysler Group and Fiat have agreed to honor the "lemon law" rights of Washington car buyers when the new company takes control of the U.S. auto maker, Attorney General Rob McKenna said. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation by News Room | Email News Jun. 10, 2009 at 12:00pm Downtown studies combinedMany business owners and watchers of Olympia's downtown redevelopment argue that the few square miles of commercial space in the state's capital city is the most researched patch of land on the planet, considering all of the business, parking, social service, demographic and land use studies agencies and consultants have conducted during the passing decades. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Olympia by News Room | Email News Jun. 10, 2009 at 11:59am Large firms aren't the draw they once wereFew people today want to work at large organizations, those with 10,000 or more employees. Posted in BE Daily, Human Resources by News Room | Email News Jun. 10, 2009 at 11:58am CEOs continue to jump shipTurnover among the nation's CEOs rose by 47 percent in May, as 115 companies announced leadership changes last month compared to 78 in April. It was the highest number of CEO departures since last December, according to the latest report released by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Posted in BE Daily, Human Resources , Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 10, 2009 at 11:58am Work over I-5 in Olympia brings closuresMotorists should expect lane closures on Interstate 5 in Olympia Thursday through Saturday, while crews prepare the Capitol Boulevard Bridge for painting. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Olympia, Thurston County by News Room | Email News Jun. 10, 2009 at 11:57am AG announces settlement with drug makerAttorney General Rob McKenna today announced that Washington will receive more than $2.6 million as part of a $95.5 million global settlement with Aventis Pharmaceutical, Inc, to resolve allegations that the company and its corporate predecessors shortchanged taxpayer-funded health care programs. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Health care, Law and Legislation by News Room | Email News Jun. 10, 2009 at 11:56am Asarco clean up tab moves forwardWashington cleared a major hurdle recently in its efforts to collect nearly $164 million to help repair environmental damage caused by bankrupt mining giant Asarco. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, Tacoma by News Room | Email News Jun. 10, 2009 at 11:52am Blog Watch: tech talkBusiness news from the BlogosphereWhile many businesses are just getting used to the idea of using social media for their operations, some folks are taking the concept in new directions. Such is the case of Twitter surgery outlined on Andrew Fry's blog. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Tacoma, Technology, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 10, 2009 at 11:51am Coffee Break: summer workThe Business Examiner would like to know how the weather affects your productivity. Posted in BE Daily, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 1:42pm BE announces this year's 40 Under Forty rosterThe Business Examiner's 40 Under Forty program recognizes outstanding South Sound business and community leaders under the age of 40. They are selected by an alumni panel that reviews candidate profiles and then provides the BE direction in the selection of the 40. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Lewis County, Mason County, Pierce County, Thurston County, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 1:35pm Car maker reshuffle brings change to Tacoma dealershipToday is the deadline for Chrysler dealerships on the "hit list" to end their franchise agreement as part of the auto maker's bankruptcy restructuring plan. Posted in Law and Legislation, Pierce County by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 12:35pm Manufacturers operating e-cycle pay off loanElectronics manufacturers in the state are paying back the state for the start-up loan they received two years ago when they took responsibility for the state's e-cycle program. The state's law was the first in the nation requiring manufacturers to fully finance the collection and recycling of computers, TVs and monitors. Posted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Technology by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 12:34pm Taxpayers getting return on bank bailout loanThe trade association that represents many of the nation's banks seized on the news today that more banks are repaying their Capital Purchase Program funds to the Treasury Department. Posted in Banking/Financial Services, BE Daily, Law and Legislation by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 10:59am People on the movePromotions, awards and recognitions in the South SoundGordon Financial Group, Inc. has announced Lauren Rodriguez as its new Business Development officer. She is located in the firm's Federal Way office and responsible for sales and marketing for the south King and Pierce County markets. "Lauren is a high caliber individual that possesses the skills necessary to produce exceptional results for our clients," said AJ Gordon, managing partner. Posted in BE Daily, Charities/Non-profits, Education, Health care, Human Resources , Lacey, Law and Legislation, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Workforce by Breanne Coats | Email Breanne Jun. 9, 2009 at 10:42am Retail imports still below a million containersImport cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports, including Tacoma, remained below the 1 million mark in April and was the third-slowest month in the past five years, according to the monthly Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and IHS Global Insight. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, Pierce County, Tacoma by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 9:33am Employment survey indicates sluggish hiring aheadU.S. employers plan to keep their staffing levels relatively stable during the third quarter, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc. Based on additional data, the outlook was revised down 2 percent to account for seasonal variations. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Workforce by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 9:33am Court sides against Kent moverThurston County Superior Court issued a consent decree preventing a Kent-based residential moving company from doing business in Washington. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Law and Legislation, Manufacturing/Trade/Transportation, South King County by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 9:32am TacomaACTS seeks business partnersTacoma Alliance for Clean Technology and Sustainability, facilitated by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, is soliciting applicants for its pilot program for "green businesses." Businesses in all industries and sizes are encouraged to apply. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Pierce County, Tacoma by News Room | Email News Jun. 9, 2009 at 9:14am Line of credit lowered?The Business Examiner's editorial staff is continuing its work on a story that explores the plight of business owners whose credit lines have been re-evaluated by their banking institutions. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Lacey, Lakewood, Lewis County, Mason County, Olympia, Pierce County, South King County, Tacoma, Thurston County, Tumwater by Hilary Reeves | Email Hilary Jun. 8, 2009 at 2:18pm State finds recession is on the mendThe state's Economic and Revenue Forecast Council concluded in a release today that the worst of the "Great Recession" is over. Read morePosted in BE Daily, Building, Law and Legislation, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 8, 2009 at 10:19am State’s second swine flu death occurs in Pierce CountyThe Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department received news that a Pierce County woman in her 20s, with a confirmed case of swine flu has died after being hospitalized for two weeks. Posted in BE Daily, Health care, Pierce County, Workforce by Steve Dunkelberger | Email Steve Jun. 8, 2009 at 10:19am Uninsured in state jumps nearly 21 percentInsurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has announced that last year's 726,000 uninsured has spiked 21 percent to a record 876,000. Read more |
