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 Sponsored By:  Jan. 5, 2009 at 2:38pmEarth-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. Jan. 5, 2009 at 1:07pmLiquor 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. Jan. 5, 2009 at 1:01pmDOL 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.  Jan. 5, 2009 at 10:38amWeyerhaeuser taps next leaderWeyerhaeuser 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. Jan. 5, 2009 at 9:42amDOR earns 16th clean audit
The state Department of Revenue has earned its 16th-straight clean audit from the Washington State Auditor. Jan. 5, 2009 at 9:36amAround 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. Jan. 2, 2009 at 1:32pmState bridge $$ to South SoundThe Washington State Department of Transportation today announced
approval of $30 million for work on 21 city and county bridges that
need replacement or repair. Jan. 2, 2009 at 1:23pmEconomic forecast highlights BE
The first 2009 edition of Business Examiner will enter postal carrier bags tomorrow for delivery early in the new week. Jan. 2, 2009 at 1:15pmPasses reopen --- until next stormCommercial 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. Jan. 2, 2009 at 10:31amFind 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. |
  
Earth-friendly businesses in building sectorBy Breanne Coats & Paul SchragBusinesses reliant on the building industry have had what may feel like a thousand curve balls thrown their way this past year. 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 industry who found they can survive during this downturn because they have focused on inventive "Green" products. 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. Click here for more ... For Rent? Getting inventive with investmentsBy Breanne CoatsThe Puget Sound rental industry, in all of its many permutations, is stepping it up by offering quality service and innovative products to their clients. For the past 18 years, Joe Leith, regional manager of AA Party Rentals, has witnessed the company expand its size and its offerings. People understand that the business rents tables, chairs, covers and silverware for large parties, but Leith said they should take advantage of the smaller quantities of items that can be rented. Click here for more ... Lessons learned from December snowstormsBy Breanne CoatsThe recent Christmas snowstorm hit at a terrible times for retailers around the South Sound. Yet, small business owners learned some valuable lessons from the snowstorm that can be applied to any tough situation, whether caused by the weather or the economy. Click here for more ... Q&A: Cabela's in LaceyJason Hammeren was born in North Dakota and raised in Montana. After graduating from Billings West High School, he went on to earn a bachelors degree in business management and is five classes away from a master's degree. Hammeren has worked in the retail sector for 20 years, 15 of those in sporting goods. He just celebrated his 10-year anniversary with Cabela's and has worked at three stores – Owatonna, Dundee and now Lacey.Click here to read more ... Home values tanked in 2008Homes in the United States lost well over $2 trillion in value during 2008, according to analysis of recent Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. Home values declined 8.4 percent year-over-year during the first three quarters of this year, compared to the same period in 2007.Click here to read more ... Towne Center continues to growBy Breanne CoatsLakewood Towne Center helped transform the city's retail industry. And with the advantages of having a variety of discount retail stores and Lakewood's prime location near both McChord Air Force Base and Ft. Lewis, business continues to come to the center. Click here to read more ... |
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