The reasons are varied — rising gas prices, reducing carbon emissions, avoiding the stress of driving — but many people are rethinking how they get to work. As Snohomish County grows, …

When Ashley Davis was growing up, tragedy struck her family in the small Michigan town where she, her mother and two siblings lived. Her family faced food insecurity and, despite the efforts of a …

Tony Collins has been fascinated with construction since he was a kid. He remembers pounding plastic nails from his Little Tikes toolkit while helping his dad build a shed at his childhood home. When …

In "Romeo and Juliet," Juliet complains that she knew too late about many things, including knowing Romeo. Don't be like Juliet. Get to know Romeo at Romeo's Pizza Kitchen in Edmonds. Although it …

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Coastal Community Bank has launched the Business Resources online Portal, created to help local businesses easily find help, resources, and tips wherever they are in their business journey. The …

When a successful, five-person construction company wanted to take its operation to the next level, a move that would let it bid on larger projects and double its employee roster, the owner was faced …

Rising interest rates have been a hot topic the past year, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raises interest rates for the Federal Reserve system, the central bank of the United States. …

In December 2019, after working for some of the Pacific Northwest's largest corporations for 30 years, Rob Bingham's ears perked up when a business consultant mentioned Outdoor Lighting Perspectives …

While there is no denying that changes to your home can be an intense process, whether it means remodeling, alterations or repairs, Master Craftsman Tony Collins and his team at Northlight Custom …

Inflation in the Puget Sound region has spiked by 10.1% over the past year, with the price of gas rising 48.4% year-over-year. As people in Snohomish County look for ways to save money, some are …

Every once in a while, you come across a small business in your community that is more than what you expect. Bims Laundry Café is one of those places. It is a friendly and attractive laundromat and …

Managing a business and planning during an economic landscape of rising interest rates, inflation, and possible recession is challenging. Patrick Novack, VP, Relationship Manager at Coastal Community …

We've all felt the effects of the current labor shortage. But every cloud has a silver lining. There's never been an easier time to find a job! But in a sea of opportunities, how can job seekers find …

As the owner of a small to medium-sized business, you likely know your product and client base inside and out. It's what's made your business successful, after all. It is also why you defer to …

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