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Frank Catalano
Business & Work Columnist
frankcatalano@cascadiadaily.com
(206) 659-1228
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BUSINESS MATTERS
Analysis finds long-term, Whatcom median home prices still increasing
'Middle-income' housing sits well below median price
By
FRANK CATALANO
| March 22, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Amazon delivery facility still to open near Burlington, despite delay
Online retailer continues to adjust plans for office sites and store formats
By
FRANK CATALANO
| March 15, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Bellingham’s Portal Container Village expands for 2023 season
Port of Bellingham says current location likely to continue for at least 10 years
By
FRANK CATALANO
| March 8, 2023
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: March 2023
The Admiralty Lounge opens, Western Wednesdays start
By
FRANK CATALANO
| March 2, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Bellingham store stands alone in providing products for breast cancer survivors
Nationally accredited Allies expands operations into Anchorage
By
FRANK CATALANO
| March 1, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
For businesses, what happens in China doesn’t stay in China
Friday Harbor-based technologist shares predictions at annual Bellingham event
By
FRANK CATALANO
| February 22, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Public input on Skagit County agritourism favors more uses, with limits
Extensive effort now heads to policy change options
By
FRANK CATALANO
| February 15, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Bellis Fair’s future focuses on foot traffic under new owner
More events, different uses and an uptick in occupancy
By
FRANK CATALANO
| February 8, 2023
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: February 2023
Joe's Gardens sets season opening date
By
FRANK CATALANO
| February 3, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Local hot sauce brand on fire after 'world champion' award
Funky's Hot Sauce Factory in Bellingham adding distribution, equipment, varieties
By
FRANK CATALANO
| February 1, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Multiple forces shaping 2023 local labor market
Regional economists explore staffing shortages, missing workers and hybrid work
By
FRANK CATALANO
| January 25, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Real estate rides roller coaster in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Residential median prices up, number of sales down in 2022 vs. 2021
By
FRANK CATALANO
| January 18, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
WECU experiments with videos promoting local shopping
Well-received campaign may have raised awareness more than sales
By
FRANK CATALANO
| January 11, 2023
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: January 2023
El Capitan's Taproom opens, Antler sets Valentine's pop up
By
FRANK CATALANO
| January 6, 2023
BUSINESS MATTERS
Business climate hopes for 2023 include more staff, stability
Local business organizations share expectations for the new year
By
FRANK CATALANO
| January 4, 2023
WTD?
What’s the Deal With: Steller’s Jays?
The raucous birds annoy some, appeal to others
By
FRANK CATALANO
| December 28, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
A 2022 of small business recovery and caution
Some major developments will take more than this year to wrap
By
FRANK CATALANO
| December 21, 2022
PLACES & THINGS
Year in review: Many places, and a few things
2022 in business openings, closings and changes
By
FRANK CATALANO
| December 20, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
The Hub Community Bike Shop again rides where it can be seen
Bellingham bike nonprofit relocates downtown after four years out of sight
By
FRANK CATALANO
| December 14, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Carnal owners expand footprint locally, plan consumer products nationally
Restaurant partners now have three Bellingham locations
By
FRANK CATALANO
| December 7, 2022
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: December 2022
New vet to open in Barkley Village
By
FRANK CATALANO
| December 1, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Osprey Hill Farm factors seasonality into expansion
Pasture-raised and organic, this farm is growing
By
FRANK CATALANO
| November 30, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
If 2023 brings recession, area businesses could feel it unevenly
WWU webinar suggests traditional forecasting might not apply
By
FRANK CATALANO
| November 16, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Revitalizing Ferndale's downtown — and its downtown association
Grant funding and a full-time executive director kickstart the process
By
FRANK CATALANO
| November 9, 2022
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: November 2022
A Fairhaven plant store opens, a florist will close
By
FRANK CATALANO
| November 3, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
What might a mega-merger mean for Haggen in its hometown?
After nearly 90 years, new concerns about a beloved grocery name
By
FRANK CATALANO
| November 2, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Temporary retail holiday hires may be less in season this year
Local businesses are still looking for employees, period
By
FRANK CATALANO
| October 26, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Whatcom, Skagit home sales drop as mortgage rates rise
One analytics firm forecasts a likely Bellingham price decline
By
FRANK CATALANO
| October 19, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Superfeet marches on with fresh insoles
A year after private equity acquisition, the culture fit seems supportive
By
FRANK CATALANO
| October 12, 2022
WTD?
What’s the Deal With: The ‘Rail Trail Historic Site’ markers?
Signs of a museum that’s no more
By
FRANK CATALANO
| October 5, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
North to Alaska — from Everett
Alaska Airlines details near-term plans for Bellingham and Paine Field
By
FRANK CATALANO
| October 5, 2022
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: October 2022
Zane Burger for sale, closing after Nov. 13
By
FRANK CATALANO
| October 4, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
From catch to takeout: The business of fisherman family food trucks
Captain's Cod, Alaska Weathervane leverage Alaska boats
By
FRANK CATALANO
| September 28, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Big Cascadia climate action ideas, meet small business
Asking the uncomfortable ‘What’s in it for me?’ question
By
FRANK CATALANO
| September 21, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
A coffee ecosystem grows again in the shadow of Starbucks
Tony’s, Woods, Maniac and others thrive in northwest Washington
By
FRANK CATALANO
| September 14, 2022
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: September 2022
Pepper Sisters to close until December
By
FRANK CATALANO
| September 1, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Helping the literally powerless in Ukraine
Bellingham-based CEO uses connections to distribute aid
By
FRANK CATALANO
| August 31, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Downtown Bellingham Insiders sees an upside
Nonprofit’s loyalty program rebounds after pandemic disruption
By
FRANK CATALANO
| August 24, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Bellingham businesses worry about more than inflation
Survey finds vandalism, sleeping on property are common concerns
By
FRANK CATALANO
| August 17, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Exporting the great outdoors
Local kayak manufacturers surf the pandemic
By
FRANK CATALANO
| August 10, 2022
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: August 2022
Aegis Games opens after Dark Tower ownership change
By
FRANK CATALANO
| August 3, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Skagit County weighs expanded agritourism for farm income
Whatcom and Skagit tourism revenue rises overall
By
FRANK CATALANO
| August 3, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Connecting the dots in the business of beer
Overall brewery growth spurs interactive graphics, passports
By
FRANK CATALANO
| July 27, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Businesses respond to inflation — and eye the risk of recession
Changes in customer behavior vary
By
FRANK CATALANO
| July 20, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Would you like a side of compost to go?
Restaurants prepare for Bellingham single-use plastics ban
By
FRANK CATALANO
| July 13, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Two counties, two breweries, one address
Craft brewer doubles down on Skagit Valley
By
FRANK CATALANO
| July 6, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Swipe right, get a job interview
App startup focuses on service industry hiring needs
By
FRANK CATALANO
| June 29, 2022
BUSINESS MATTERS
Fresh eyes on Cascadia business and work
New business columnist joins the fold
By
FRANK CATALANO
| June 22, 2022