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Daily Herald Co. being sold to Sound Publishing

The Everett Daily Herald, which also publishes The Herald Business Journal, is being sold to Canada’s Black Press, which operates as Sound Publishing… Continue reading

  • Feb 6, 2013
  • By Julie Muhlstein and Eric Stevick Herald Writers

Port of Everett’s export values surge

EVERETT — The Port of Everett is the second-fastest growing port on the West Coast when it comes to the value of products exported, according… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2013
  • By Debra Smith HBJ Freelance Writer

PUD tackles green energy storage dilemma

EVERETT — Green power from windmills, water power, solar panels and tidal waves has a major problem. It’s often generated when it’s not needed, it’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2013
  • By John Wolcott HBJ Freelance Writer

It’s part business, part store, part incubator

MUKILTEO — He wanted books, photography and anything sports. She wanted home decor, jewelry and children’s toys. The result is He Said, She Said, a… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2013
  • By Debra Smith Herald Business Journal

Family mission statement now minimizes squabbles later

When rich families squabble over the family legacy, it becomes headline news. Take, for example, the battle over the ownership of the Wall Street Journal… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2013
  • By Erin Eddins Financial Well Being

Bellevue offers Web portal to Chinese trade

BELLEVUE — Washington is a leader in international trade and technology innovation. As global powerhouses such as Boeing, Microsoft and Amazon.com have prospered, they’ve opened… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2013
  • By Laura Christianson HBJ Freelance Writer

Hotel revenue, usage exceed pre-recession levels

EVERETT — Snohomish County tourism felt the hard pinch of the economic downturn just like every other industry. The latest numbers on hotel occupancy indicate… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2013
  • By Debra Smith HBJ Freelance Writer

Sultan, Mukilteo schools improve efficiency

The Mukilteo and Sultan school districts secured state grant money to make upgrades that should make school buildings more energy efficient. The Mukilteo School District… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2013
  • By Debra Smith HBJ Freelance Writer

Updated: Business Events

Feb. 20 WorkSource Snohomish County and the Future of Flight Foundation will host a free aerospace career fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb.… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2013

Youthful rebellion is just what this economy needs

John Mayer’s 2006 hit song “Waiting on the World to Change” spoke to younger Americans frustrated with the status quo. Back then, it was war,… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2013
  • By Tom Hoban Real Estate Markets

Reardon will resign, effective at end of May

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon announced Thursday he will resign effective May 31, a move that came as he and his staff faced… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2013
  • By Scott North and Noah Haglund Herald Writers

Providence Northwest names new CEO

EVERETT — Providence Health &Services announced Feb. 21 that Providence Regional Medical Center Everett chief operating officer Preston Simmons has been appointed to serve as… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2013
  • HBJ staff

Coastal Community Bank adds two new branches

EVERETT — Coastal Community Bank is expanding once again, this time opening new branches in Snohomish in February and Smokey Point in March to bring… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2013
  • By John Wolcott HBJ Freelance Writer

Bothell landscape designer creates show winner

SEATTLE — James Sprague of Bothell-based Fancy Plants Gardens turned in another award-winning performance at the Northwest Flower &Garden Show, winning a silver medal for… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2013
  • HBJ staff

Lynnwood OKs Costco-anchored project

LYNNWOOD — A huge project called Lynnwood Place that would bring a mix of stores and apartments across the street from Alderwood mall has received… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2013
  • By Gale Fiege Herald Writer

Practice makes perfect

As tax season rolls around and new health-care laws come into play, it’s more important than ever for business owners to be aware of the… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2013
  • By M.L. Dehm HBJ Freelance Writer

Bankers foresee strong year ahead

Community banks in Snohomish and Island counties anticipate growth in 2013, including new branches, increased business lending and a stronger housing market. The popularity of… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2013
  • By John Wolcott HBJ Freelance Writer

Action Sports’ big space brings big sales

ARLINGTON — Action Sports has moved to larger space in downtown Arlington, an enterprising shift that has owner Rich Senff pleased with his increased business.… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2013
  • By John Wolcott HBJ Freelance Writer

Business Briefs

Nominate business leaders for HBJ awards EVERETT — The Herald Business Journal is accepting nominations for its annual Executive of the Year and Entrepreneur of… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2013
  • HBJ staff

Business Licenses

Business license information is obtained monthly from the Washington Secretary of State’s Office through the commercial services of InfoUSA. Arlington Brooks Steel Fabrication: 18510 67th… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2013