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Let’s do business, eh?
Canadian businesses like Whatcom County. Most businesses here already have some connection to our northern neighbor, said John Michener, economic development project manager at Port of Bellingham.
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Passing the torch at Team Technology
Goodbyes are hard. Business owners know that as well as anyone. Patty Seaman, president and owner of the computer consulting firm Team Technology, took five years to decide on her succession plan.
Designed in Bellingham, built wherever
Simon Graves’ embryonic business was born in Bellingham and is flourishing in this city’s unique economic microclimate.
Gone phishing? Cybercrime targets Whatcom County businesses
In 2021, according to technology research firm Comparitech, 79% of U.S. businesses reported falling victim to a successful phishing attack, and $2.4 million was stolen via business email, a 28% increase over the previous year.
The great (and disastrous) flood
The story of Noah and the flood in Genesis is multifaceted. The story of Whatcom County and its flood can be viewed through just two lenses: flood recovery and how to avoid such disasters going forward.
How to help them help you
COVID-19 is forcing us to rethink how we work. In this new setting, what can Whatcom County employers do to promote best work practices for their employees and their companies?
Industrious Innovators
How are business leaders throughout Whatcom County innovating in their industries? Here, six area businesses address innovation in recruiting, sales and marketing, technology, distribution, customer experience, and strategy. Ever since Diana Ambauen-Meade started...
Do local policies constrain local housing? Developers, realtors say yes
Bellingham ranks among the least affordable cities in the nation, comparing housing costs to local incomes. Are local governments’ policies contributing to that? The median home in Bellingham costs 7.3 times more than the median income here. Nationally, a typical home...
