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Port of Everett weighs purchase of K-C mill site
EVERETT — The Port of Everett is aggressively exploring whether it should buy the 66-acre Kimberly-Clark site, which is for sale after the waterfront pulp-paper mill closed in April.
Date: 05/31/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Everett plays key role in Navy's global strategy
TULALIP — Naval Station Everett has a secure future due in no small part to the support of the surrounding communities, the base's executive officer told the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce Friday.
Date: 05/25/2012 | SCBJ Business News
County's jobless rate plummets to 7.1 percent
EVERETT — Snohomish County's unemployment rate sank from 8.5 percent in March to 7.1 percent in April, the state Employment Security Department reported May 22.
Date: 05/22/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Kimberly-Clark site is the talk of Everett
On page 77 of its 2010 annual shareholder report, Kimberly Clark Corp. reported it was budgeting $300 million to $600 million for the closure of its Everett mill and two in Australia. A last-minute deal with a buyer for Everett fell through in late 2011, so they stuck with their stated plan. Now it...
Date: 04/26/2012 | SCBJ Columnists
SBA helps young American entrepreneurs dream big
All across the country, there are young men and women dreaming of opening their own business. Some are looking to start the next social-media phenomenon, while others are focused on a business idea that fills an important niche on their campuses or in their communities.
Date: 04/26/2012 | SCBJ Columnists
EASC reaches out across Snohomish County
ARLINGTON — Economic Alliance Snohomish County is expanding its presence throughout the county through a series of new economic presentations to area Chambers of Commerce, with the Arlington Smokey Point Chamber being among the first.
Date: 04/26/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Snohomish County unemployment rate dips
Payrolls increased in March by about 2,670 people in Snohomish County, driving down the county's unemployment rate to 8.4 percent, according to a state Employment Security Department report released Tuesday.
Date: 04/24/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Sultan sees recreation in its future
SULTAN — City officials are doing all they can to make the many recreational opportunities surrounding Sultan an attraction to recreational equipment manufacturers who have yet to discover the area.
Date: 04/20/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Talk begins on future of Everett K-C mill site
EVERETT -- Employees at the city's last large waterfront mill worked their final shifts April 15, and the city is already well under way with plans for the land.
Date: 04/18/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Federal aid to help 570 K-C mill employees find work
EVERETT -- Hundreds of mill workers who lost their jobs at Kimberly-Clark are about to get more help finding new work.
Date: 04/13/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Jobless benefits to be cut later this month
About 1,455 Snohomish County residents will lose unemployment benefits on April 21, when those benefits get reduced by 26 weeks.
Date: 04/03/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Comment on Everett's waterfront makeover
EVERETT -- Two sections of the Everett waterfront are getting makeovers and officials want the public to weigh in on those changes this week.These are two separate projects, but both have the potential to reshape a large portion of the city's waterfront.
Date: 04/03/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Take the tax credits that benefit small businesses
As assistant associate administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, I travel throughout Washington state and meet with small business owners. Many small businesses don’t realize that 17 small business tax cuts have already been signed into law and an additional five small business...
Date: 03/29/2012 | SCBJ Columnists
February's jobless rate sneaks up a tick
EVERETT — Snohomish County's unemployment rate edged up from 8.7 percent to 8.9 percent in February, the state Employment Security Department reported March 27.But year over year, there was improvement. The unemployment rate was 10.5 percent in February 2011.
Date: 03/27/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Arlington's new mayor pushes economic development
ARLINGTON — Despite a still sluggish local economy, Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert sees signs of improvements and new opportunities in 2012.
Date: 03/21/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Tulalips plan more retail construction
TULALIP — Despite a sluggish economy, the Tulalip Tribes will continue to expand the retail mix at their Quil Ceda Village development, Tulalip Tribal Council President Mel Sheldon told the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce Feb. 24.
Date: 03/01/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Study quantifies contribution of tribal economies
Over the past two decades, Washington’s enterprising Native American tribes have transformed their reservation worlds, their lives, their economy and their image.
Date: 03/01/2012 | SCBJ Business News
How a starving government leads to recovery
The vast majority of business advocacy groups support an efficient, high-functioning but limited government. They like politicians who agree with that view. The reason why isn’t greed, although some of that certainly exists everywhere in America. CEOs simply don’t have the luxury of...
Date: 03/01/2012 | SCBJ Columnists
A year later, Boeing tanker on track, Air Force says
The Boeing Co. marked the first anniversary Friday of its tanker contract with the U.S. Air Force, noting key milestones from the past year.
Date: 02/28/2012 | SCBJ Aerospace
Everett mail processing center to close
EVERETT — Nearly 100 people who work at an Everett mail processing facility will lose their jobs later this year, the U.S. Postal Service announced Feb. 23.
Date: 02/24/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Slow payments stymie entrepreneurs' expansion plans
EVERETT — Local small-business owners are ready to lead an economic recovery, if only the companies they supply and the federal government would pay their bills faster.
Date: 02/23/2012 | SCBJ Business News
787's technology draws admiration from the president
EVERETT -- President Barack Obama got the ultimate VIP tour of the Boeing Co.'s 787 production line at Paine Field.And Boeing got the ultimate praise during his Feb. 17 visit.
Date: 02/21/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Mayor somber but realistic about Everett's future
EVERETT -- The economy is bleak and will remain so for the next three to four years -- but there are good things still happening in Everett.
Date: 01/26/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Panel discusses county's high-tech manufacturing needs
EVERETT -- Will Snohomish County become the Silicon Valley of advanced technology and manufacturing?
Date: 01/16/2012 | SCBJ Business News
Affordable housing has its roots in corporate profits
It seems the rich-should-pay-their-fair-share proponents are getting lots of attention these days as economic malaise continues into a new year.
Date: 12/29/2011 | SCBJ Columnists
Sound Transit makes a move north
When Sound Transit starts turning dirt on a light-rail line into Snohomish County, the route will most likely follow I-5 between Northgate and the Lynnwood park-and-ride.
Date: 12/29/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Port of Everett pictures smoother sailing ahead
EVERETT — It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for the Port of Everett over the past several years. The recession, crowned by the bankruptcy of developer Everett Maritime, put a hold on development plans that had been in the works as early as 2003.
Date: 12/29/2011 | SCBJ Business News
EASC focuses on aerospace development
The Boeing Co.'s decision in late 2011 to build its new 737 MAX airliner in Renton with Machinists union ratification of a four-year contract extension drew a sigh of relief from economic development leaders in the Puget Sound area, but Economic Alliance Snohomish County Executive Director Troy...
Date: 12/29/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Kimberly-Clark workers to be eligible for federal aid
Workers at Everett's Kimberly-Clark Corp. will be eligible for special help in job training, job searches, health insurance and unemployment pay, Rep. Rick Larsen said today.
Date: 12/20/2011 | SCBJ Business News
SBA targets small businesses in underserved areas
The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to providing access and opportunity to Americans who are [--] or who want to become [--] small business owners. For a variety of reasons, some communities are underserved when it comes to getting the tools they need to grow a business and create...
Date: 12/01/2011 | SCBJ Columnists
Economic alliance pushes multiple aerospace goals
EVERETT — Bring on the Boeing 737MAX program, boost aerospace training and education programs and add investment incentives and tax breaks for all aerospace companies in Washington state.
Date: 11/30/2011 | SCBJ Business News
State seeks comments on Everett Shipyard cleanup
EVERETT -- The public is invited to comment on state documents related to cleaning up contamination at the former Everett Shipyard site on Port Gardner.
Date: 11/10/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Obama’s American Jobs Act will aid small business
Small business owners should take a look at the American Jobs Act, President Barack Obama's plan for growing the economy and putting Americans back to work. The American Jobs Act will put money back into the pockets of small business owners, and give them new tools to grow their businesses and...
Date: 10/27/2011 | SCBJ Columnists
Panel: Port of Everett should rethink waterfront
EVERETT — A group of boaters, residents and business people has told the Port of Everett what it should do in redeveloping a big section of the city’s waterfront.And a big bunch of waterfront condominiums isn’t the centerpiece of it all — at least not for now.
Date: 10/27/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Economic Alliance makes itself official
MUKILTEO — Economic Alliance Snohomish County pulled the wraps off its organization before about 360 Snohomish County business leaders and entrepreneurs at the Future of Flight on Aug. 24.
Date: 08/25/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Survey seeks data on health of businesses
EVERETT -- Economic Alliance Snohomish County has joined several other agencies and governments in conducting a comprehensive survey of businesses in Snohomish, King, Pierce and Kitsap counties.
Date: 08/24/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Snohomish County jobless rate dips in July
EVERETT -- Snohomish County's unemployment rate dipped slightly in July as the Boeing Co. and other aerospace firms continued their hiring spree, the state Employment Security Department reported Tuesday.
Date: 08/23/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Aerospace alliance, White House tackle roundtable issues
SEATTLE — The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance hosted a roundtable meeting with deputy assistant secretary of commerce Peter Perez and 20 local aerospace executives on Aug. 16 as part of the White House Business Council’s Winning the Future Roundtables with American Business...
Date: 08/18/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Future of Flight is on track for 'best year yet'
EVERETT -- Soaring attendance at the Future of Flight this year is giving a lift to the aviation center and to Snohomish County's Paine Field.
Date: 08/04/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Sole proprietors gain group insurance options
For years, one-person businesses were unable to qualify for small group insurance coverage because state law defined small groups as two to 50 employees.
Date: 07/28/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Mayor Larson leaves Arlington on sound footing
ARLINGTON — Mayor Margaret Larson is bowing out of that civic role after six years in office, years that endeared her to many citizens who prefer calling her simply “Mayor Margaret.”
Date: 07/28/2011 | SCBJ Business News
‘Cat’s paw’ fable offers employment law lesson
An old fable, sometimes inaccurately attributed to Aesop, is so rich in parallels to human behavior that it has provided us with a legal theory and some lessons in business management.
Date: 07/28/2011 | SCBJ Columnists
Kimberly Clark Everett mill’s future splits community
When the Kimberly Clark Corp. announced in March that it was selling its Everett mill, it kicked off a discussion in the business and development community around what might happen in its place. A buyer is apparently identified, but Kimberly Clark will not offer any details. Any process to sell the...
Date: 07/28/2011 | SCBJ Columnists
Snohomish County jobless rate climbs to 10.1 percent
After months of declines, Snohomish County's jobless rate shot back up to 10.1 percent in June, as youth and summer job seekers entered the market.
Date: 07/27/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Free workshop offers business owners L&I basics
TUMWATER – The Department of Labor and Industries is offering a free workshop for business owners and managers to answer questions about basic L&I services.The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 20, at 729 100th St. SE, Everett.
Date: 07/14/2011 | SCBJ Business Events
Port of Everett to get its own rail line to handle freight
EVERETT -- The Port of Everett will spend $2.35 million on an internal rail system to help it handle more cargo and to do it more efficiently.The port's commission approved the low bid for the work July 12 that was offered by MidMountain Contractors.
Date: 07/14/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Vehicle charging stations are coming to I-5, U.S. 2
Within six months, drivers will be able to recharge their plug-in electric vehicles, like the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt and upcoming Ford Focus, along Washington's Electric Highways.
Date: 07/13/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Sound Transit to celebrate Edmonds Station upgrades
EDMONDS — Sound Transit will celebrate the completion of construction upgrades at its Edmonds Sounder station at a dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Date: 07/07/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Atwood officially becomes Everett’s chief of police
EVERETT — Mayor Ray Stephanson officially presented Kathy Atwood with her chief of police badge today in the City Council Chambers. The mayor announced in December that Atwood would become the police chief this year. She began her service officially on July 1.
Date: 07/07/2011 | SCBJ Business News
IRA owners beware: Don’t pay income taxes twice
As with many of my articles, I try to pick topics that have come across my desk with the idea that if it applies to one client, there are likely others who could benefit from the knowledge. This month’s article focuses on IRA distribution and how it may or may not be taxable.
Date: 06/30/2011 | SCBJ Columnists
Investing in high-growth businesses in the county
Whether your small business is in the early stages of development or already thriving and seeking growth capital, you will need to determine whether venture capital financing is right for your company — and if so, how you get it. It’s why the president announced the Startup America...
Date: 06/30/2011 | SCBJ Columnists
Economy symposium focuses on county’s labor market
EVERETT — This post-recession economy might be the new reality we as a country have yet to accept.
Date: 06/23/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Jobless rate dips as more sectors hire workers in May
For the first time in more than a year, Snohomish County's job engine fired on more than a couple cylinders in May, adding new workers in a variety of fields, including aerospace and the retail trade.
Date: 06/22/2011 | SCBJ Business News
State's job growth stalled in May
OLYMPIA – Following eight straight months of job growth, Washington employment dipped by an estimated 700 jobs in May, the state Department of Labor and Industries reported June 15.
Date: 06/15/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Everett Port director calls for federal investments
Port of Everett Executive Director John Mohr testified before Congress June 14 on the maritime infrastructure needs to support the doubling of U.S. exports over the next five years.
Date: 06/14/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Inslee says Congress must focus on jobs and deficit
EVERETT — Getting the U.S. economy back on track boils down to creating jobs, controlling health care costs and addressing the federal deficit, U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee told Economic Alliance Snohomish County members at the group's annual federal issues update on June 9.
Date: 06/09/2011 | SCBJ Business News
Passenger rail figures big in county's transit future
EVERETT — If Snohomish County is going to grow and accommodate more people getting between Point A and B, it's going to need to invest in rail transportation options, panelists at a commuter rail summit said.
Date: 06/08/2011 | SCBJ Business News
SBA’s 504 loan program helps small businesses
One of the biggest challenges you face as a business owner in Snohomish County, next to starting your own business, is taking it to the next level.
Date: 06/02/2011 | SCBJ Columnists
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