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Economics schools business on ROI’s faults

Economics is about business, certainly, but the relationship between the two has always been more than a little mysterious. Business people generally do not think… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2013
  • By James McCusker Business 101

You’re losing business without a mobile website

It doesn’t matter whether your company is targeting a consumer, a business or both segments, if your website is not mobile enabled, you’re leaving money… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2013
  • By Andrew Ballard Growth Strategies

Health-care costs are economy’s next big obstacle

Every time the U.S. economy seems poised to recover, it gets hit with obstacles that prevent it from gaining any steam. March’s disappointing employment numbers… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2013
  • By Tom Hoban Realty Markets

Tulalips maintain economic momentum

TULALIP — Mel Sheldon wanted his State of the Tulalip Tribes speech to be educational, informative and leave those who listened to it with a… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2013
  • By Amy Watkins HBJ Freelance Writer

Tulalips maintain economic momentum

Mel Sheldon wanted his State of the… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2013

EASC expects hundreds for annual meeting May 23

EVERETT — Hundreds of business leaders are expected to turn out for Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s second annual meeting. The event will run from 11:30… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2013
  • By Amy Watkins HBJ Freelance Writer

Unemployment rate falls to pre-recession levels

EVERETT — Snohomish County’s unemployment rate in March took another steep decline, falling from 6.3 percent to 5.7 percent. Unemployment rates have been falling since… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2013
  • By Kurt Batdorf HBJ Editor

WSU chief says education bolsters community

EVERETT — Communities that don’t support education are poorer places for it, Washington State University President Elson Floyd told about 400 guests gathered for the… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2013
  • By Kurt Batdorf HBJ Editor

Providence-Swedish massage health insurance

EVERETT — A new way for businesses to provide health care for employees is being developed by Providence Health &Services and Swedish Health Services. The… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2013
  • By Amy Watkins HBJ Freelance Writer

I-5 bridge collapse could dampen tourism

BURLINGTON — The fallen Skagit River bridge on I-5 lies between Snohomish County and some of the area’s top tourism spenders, who drive south from… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • By Michelle Dunlop Herald Writer

Goldfinch Bros. integral to Bullitt Center’s green

EVERETT — It could become one of those tricky answers Alex Trebek asks of contestants on Jeopardy, or a question on the latest edition of… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • By Christina Harper HBJ Freelance Writer

Loans and deposits bolster Coastal’s earnings

EVERETT — Coastal Community Bank highlighted growth throughout the first quarter of the year in a recent earnings release. Coastal Financial Corp., the holding company… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • By Amy Watkins HBJ Freelance Writer

Alliance will emphasize county’s importance

LYNNWOOD — Economic Alliance Snohomish County wrapped up its second full year in business with an annual update on the organization’s progress. About 320 registered… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • By Kurt Batdorf HBJ Editor

Achieve LinkedIn All-Star status in 10 steps

With 225 million members worldwide, 10-year-old LinkedIn is the social network for showcasing skills, job experience and education. LinkedIn’s recent redesign organizes your content in… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • By Laura Christianson Relationship Marketing

Vitality

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  • Sep 3, 2010

Paul Archipley, HBJ Entrepreneur of the Year

MUKILTEO — Paul Archipley has been a journalist all his working life. He’s the definition of “newspaperman.” He has covered the ups and downs of… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • By Kurt Batdorf HBJ Editor

Business Licenses

PLEASE NOTE: Business license information is obtained monthly from the Washington Secretary of State’s Office through the paid commercial services of InfoUSA. Arlington A&R Property… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013

People Watching

EVERETT — Everett residents Tom Gaffney and Deborah Wright have been honored as Everett Community College Distinguished Alumni for 2013. Gaffney, a retired accountant, has… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • HBJ staff

Manage technology upgrades to control costs

Some things can be used until they wear out. But technology isn’t something that wears its age well. More often than not, saving money by… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • By Sven Mogelgaard Tech Talk

Use the ART of paper flow to control clutter

Do you walk into your office with an armload of mail and project files and place them on the nearest flat surface? Do you still… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2013
  • By Monika Kristofferson Office Efficiency