Frank Catalano
Business & Work Columnist
BUSINESS MATTERS
Analysis finds long-term, Whatcom median home prices still increasing
'Middle-income' housing sits well below median price
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Amazon delivery facility still to open near Burlington, despite delay
Online retailer continues to adjust plans for office sites and store formats
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Bellingham’s Portal Container Village expands for 2023 season
Port of Bellingham says current location likely to continue for at least 10 years
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Bellingham store stands alone in providing products for breast cancer survivors
Nationally accredited Allies expands operations into Anchorage
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For businesses, what happens in China doesn’t stay in China
Friday Harbor-based technologist shares predictions at annual Bellingham event
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Public input on Skagit County agritourism favors more uses, with limits
Extensive effort now heads to policy change options
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Bellis Fair’s future focuses on foot traffic under new owner
More events, different uses and an uptick in occupancy
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Local hot sauce brand on fire after 'world champion' award
Funky's Hot Sauce Factory in Bellingham adding distribution, equipment, varieties
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Multiple forces shaping 2023 local labor market
Regional economists explore staffing shortages, missing workers and hybrid work
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Real estate rides roller coaster in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Residential median prices up, number of sales down in 2022 vs. 2021
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WECU experiments with videos promoting local shopping
Well-received campaign may have raised awareness more than sales
PLACES & THINGS
Places & Things: January 2023
El Capitan's Taproom opens, Antler sets Valentine's pop up
BUSINESS MATTERS
Business climate hopes for 2023 include more staff, stability
Local business organizations share expectations for the new year
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A 2022 of small business recovery and caution
Some major developments will take more than this year to wrap
PLACES & THINGS
Year in review: Many places, and a few things
2022 in business openings, closings and changes
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The Hub Community Bike Shop again rides where it can be seen
Bellingham bike nonprofit relocates downtown after four years out of sight
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Carnal owners expand footprint locally, plan consumer products nationally
Restaurant partners now have three Bellingham locations
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Osprey Hill Farm factors seasonality into expansion
Pasture-raised and organic, this farm is growing
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If 2023 brings recession, area businesses could feel it unevenly
WWU webinar suggests traditional forecasting might not apply
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Revitalizing Ferndale's downtown — and its downtown association
Grant funding and a full-time executive director kickstart the process
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What might a mega-merger mean for Haggen in its hometown?
After nearly 90 years, new concerns about a beloved grocery name
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Temporary retail holiday hires may be less in season this year
Local businesses are still looking for employees, period
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Whatcom, Skagit home sales drop as mortgage rates rise
One analytics firm forecasts a likely Bellingham price decline
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Superfeet marches on with fresh insoles
A year after private equity acquisition, the culture fit seems supportive
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North to Alaska — from Everett
Alaska Airlines details near-term plans for Bellingham and Paine Field
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From catch to takeout: The business of fisherman family food trucks
Captain's Cod, Alaska Weathervane leverage Alaska boats
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Big Cascadia climate action ideas, meet small business
Asking the uncomfortable ‘What’s in it for me?’ question
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A coffee ecosystem grows again in the shadow of Starbucks
Tony’s, Woods, Maniac and others thrive in northwest Washington
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Helping the literally powerless in Ukraine
Bellingham-based CEO uses connections to distribute aid
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Downtown Bellingham Insiders sees an upside
Nonprofit’s loyalty program rebounds after pandemic disruption
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Bellingham businesses worry about more than inflation
Survey finds vandalism, sleeping on property are common concerns
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Skagit County weighs expanded agritourism for farm income
Whatcom and Skagit tourism revenue rises overall
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Connecting the dots in the business of beer
Overall brewery growth spurs interactive graphics, passports
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Businesses respond to inflation — and eye the risk of recession
Changes in customer behavior vary
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Would you like a side of compost to go?
Restaurants prepare for Bellingham single-use plastics ban
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Two counties, two breweries, one address
Craft brewer doubles down on Skagit Valley
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App startup focuses on service industry hiring needs
