Frank Catalano
Frank Catalano

Frank Catalano

Business & Work Columnist


BUSINESS MATTERS

Fairhaven businesses prepare for Ski to Sea crowds

Annual race, festival benefit tourism and small business

BUSINESS MATTERS

New Bellingham water taxi increases options to the San Juans

Island Opportunity Charters begins passenger and freight service

BUSINESS MATTERS

Whatcom County population rises after pandemic decline

College counties bounce back in 2022 census estimates

PLACES & THINGS

Places & Things: May 2023

Hammerhead gets flagship store, Kona Bike Shop to close

BUSINESS MATTERS

Bellingham startup investment group seeks to grow locally

Pandemic expanded reach of Bellingham Angel Investors nationally

BUSINESS MATTERS

PNWBushcraft combines heirloom outdoor gear with digital marketing savvy

Deming-based business finds success on social media

BUSINESS MATTERS

Walmart stores in Whatcom and Skagit to drop single-use bags

Retailer's move part of 'zero waste' initiative in Washington, other states

PLACES & THINGS

Places & Things: April 2023

Youngstock's reopens for extended pop-up

BUSINESS MATTERS

Whatcom-B.C. personal vehicle traffic remains below pre-pandemic levels

One reason may be changed habits of shoppers, not the exchange rate

BUSINESS MATTERS

Tulip Festival prepares for annual bloom of economic impact

Business activity and tourism reputation cross-pollinate with the month-long event

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