by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Apr 15, 2025 | Business Pulse
Mike Hammes Wins Lifetime Achievement As RAM Construction Celebrates 30 Years Construction is in Mike Hammes’ DNA. Always fascinated by massive equipment, at age 12 he started working for a couple of uncles in the business, cleaning up construction jobsites, picking... by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Jan 15, 2025 | Business Pulse
Christine Hayward, owner of the contemporary clothing boutique Quinn + Foster, opened her store downtown in 2017 with a 5-year lease, which ended during the pandemic lockdown. She moved Quinn + Foster to Fairhaven in 2022. (Remarks have been edited.) Q: Why did you... by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Jan 15, 2025 | Business Pulse
Bre Green is co-owner with husband Eric of the specialty décor, housewares, and furniture store Greenhouse in downtown Bellingham. The couple bought the store in 2017. Bre is the hands-on manager; Eric is a realtor. (Remarks have been edited.) Q. How did you survive... by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Jan 15, 2025 | Business Pulse
A variety of viewpoints Mayor Lund and Police Chief Mertzig responded cooperatively when asked about the status of downtown. (Remarks have been edited) Q. When did the city hire private contractor Risk Solutions Unlimited to act as downtown security patrols in... by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Jan 15, 2025 | Business Pulse
Memories of Business Pulse Business writing sounds like it’s about numbers and products, about profit and loss. After 12 years of writing for Business Pulse, I know it’s about passion. Over and over, I’m astounded at what businesspeople in Whatcom County accomplish,... by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Jan 14, 2025 | Business Pulse
Washington, which in 2024 was the highest minimum-wage state in the nation (only Washington D.C. was higher), raised it further to $16.66 an hour effective January 2025. Cities can set minimum wages higher. Bellingham’s minimum wage is $1 above the state, meaning that...
