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Jan. 5, 2009 at 2:38pm

Earth-friendly business is building

With the housing market crashing and the current economic situation, some small businesses are finding it hard not to strike out. However, there are some in the building industry that find they can survive during this downturn because they have focused on inventive "Green" products. And they are featured in today's Business Examiner edition.

Recovery 1 and those selling solar energy like Richard Thompson are just a couple examples of how, even during tough times, businesses can still find some ways to hit home runs.

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Jan. 5, 2009 at 1:07pm

Liquor license suspended for Tacoma retailer

The Washington State Liquor Control Board has suspended the liquor license of the Sprague Street Shell for 30 days following the store's third public safety violation in two years.

The store, located at 1401 S. Sprague St. in Tacoma, is not allowed to sell alcohol from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 to the same hour on Thursday, Feb. 5th.

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Jan. 5, 2009 at 1:01pm

DOL reaches Internet milestone

The state Department of Licensing reached a customer service milestone last Friday, with the 10 millionth transaction through the department's Web site.

"This truly shows that our customers embrace the Internet as a way to save time, money and energy," said DOL Director Liz Luce.

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Jan. 5, 2009 at 10:38am

Weyerhaeuser taps next leader

Weyerhaeuser Company today announced that it is moving outside of corporate management ranks for the new chairman of the board. Directors have elected Charles R. Williamson, 60, to become non-executive chairman following the planned retirement of Steven R. Rogel, 65, on April 15.

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Jan. 5, 2009 at 9:42am

DOR earns 16th clean audit

The state Department of Revenue has earned its 16th-straight clean audit from the Washington State Auditor.

The annual audit issued today by State Auditor Brian Sonntag contained no findings, or problems with how the department processed $18.2 billion in tax revenue annually, including 96 percent of all state general fund tax collections and all local sales taxes.

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Jan. 5, 2009 at 9:36am

Around the Sound

Brad Worthley, a business consultant with more than 34 years of management experience, will speak at the Lacey Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday forum. Worthley has trained more than a million people in a wide range of industries throughout the world. His topic will be "10 Critical Steps That Could Make or Break Your Business." The Lacey Chamber of Commerce forum luncheons are at St. Martin's University Worthington Center. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins promptly at noon. Cost for members is $18 and the guest rate is $25. RSVP to the chamber office by calling (360) 491-4141 or e-mail myenne@laceychamber.com.

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Jan. 2, 2009 at 1:32pm

State bridge $$ to South Sound

The Washington State Department of Transportation today announced approval of $30 million for work on 21 city and county bridges that need replacement or repair.

This funding comes from the Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program, which is administered through WSDOT.

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Jan. 2, 2009 at 1:23pm

Economic forecast highlights BE

The first 2009 edition of Business Examiner will enter postal carrier bags tomorrow for delivery early in the new week.

In addition to local business news, the issue features a special 8-page section outlining an Economic Forecast for all areas of the South Sound sponsored by Washington Business Bank.

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Jan. 2, 2009 at 1:15pm

Passes reopen --- until next storm

Commercial and business transportation firms will be feeling the impacts of this winter well into the new year. Major shipping disruptions have already occurred due to extreme cold, ice and heavy snow.

As highways crews still fight blowing snow in the Palouse, all primary major east-west travel routes through the mountains are now open. Earlier today, the Washington State Department of Transportation Avalanche Control Team determined the snow pack is stable enough to reopen U.S. 12 over White Pass.

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Jan. 2, 2009 at 10:31am

Find success in 2009

Welcome to the New Year! While nobody can predict everything that will happen to you and your business during 2009, it is still smart to take a proactive approach in planning out goals for the next 12 months.

Terry Taylor, owner of Versoria, makes a practice of getting a deep look inside local companies as she designs strategic planning and team building experiences based on their needs to be more effective.

To help businesses transition into the new year, she shared some informaton with the Business Examiner about how those in the South Sound can best prepare for 2009. Read that advice here.

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