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2013 Market Facts
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The Herald Business Journal
May, 2013
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Contact Us:
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Josh O'Connor
Publisher
Phone: 425-339-3007
joconnor@heraldnet.com
Jody Knoblich
General Sales Manager
Phone: 425-339-3445
Fax: 425-339-3049
jknoblich@heraldnet.com
Kurt Batdorf
Editor
Phone: 425-339-3102
Fax: 425-339-3049
kbatdorf@heraldnet.com
Site address:
1213 California St.,
Everett, WA 98201
Mailing address:
Box 930
Everett, WA 98206
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Meet The Herald's new publisher at reception Tuesday
EVERETT -- New Herald publisher Josh O'Connor plans to introduce himself to the community at a public reception next week.
The event is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Waterfront Center Blue Heron Room, Port of Everett,... more
Herald Staff | May 16
Photo courtesy EvCC |
EvCC opens new health sciences building
EVERETT — Nursing students at Everett Community College better be on their toes in their new Liberty Hall digs, a $37.5 million building that opened April 1.
They get training on how to respond to patients having heart... more
By Sharon Salyer
Herald Writer | May 16
Amy Watkins / For HBJ |
SBA awards Sievers’ family business for longevity
EVERETT — A four-generation, family-owned small business has been recognized for its successful history.
The H.O. Seiffert Co. received the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2013 Washington State Family-owned... more
By Amy Watkins
HBJ Freelance Writer | May 15
Contributed photo |
John Olsen identified, designed Naval Station Everett
Marking the end of a life spent designing the Pacific Northwest waterfront, John Olsen, 79, passed away peacefully at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue on the evening of May 7, 2013, as a result of congestive heart failure. John was born and... more
HBJ staff | May 15
Kurt Batdorf / HBJ |
Racers use crowdfunding to develop data device
By Kurt Batdorf
HBJ Editor | May 14
Trinity Lutheran College lands in TV spotlight
EVERETT —Trinity Lutheran College will be featured in a nationally televised program.
The CNN program "Viewpoints with Terry Bradshaw" profiles people, businesses and other stories and airs on several television... more
By Amy Watkins
HBJ Freelance Writer | May 10
Inslee's aerospace plan: Land the 777X
By Michelle Dunlop and Chuck Taylor
Herald Writers | May 10
Kurt Batdorf / HBJ |
Stanwood's efforts attract tech manufacturer
STANWOOD — When you think of electrical panel and control systems manufacturing, you probably wouldn't put Stanwood very high on a list of likely contenders.
But the city is home to Washington state's largest such... more
By Kurt Batdorf
HBJ Editor | May 9
Jennifer Buchanan / The Herald |
Tax break bill could aid state's craft distillers
EVERETT -- Local craft liquors springing up on store shelves could get a little cheaper, and the distillers would have a better chance to survive and thrive, if a new bill is approved in Congress, proponents say.
The bill,... more
By Bill Sheets
Herald Writer | May 9
County’s craft alcohol producers get organized
It suddenly seems craft distillers are everywhere. If you enjoy a finely crafted alcoholic drink, you can find pretty much anything in Snohomish County. There’s beer and wine, of course, and you can also find vodka, whiskey, gin,... more
By Jessi Loerch
Herald Writer | May 8
Diamond Knot will grow into Mountlake Terrace
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Diamond Knot Craft Brewing will expand its operations to Mountlake Terrace with an 8,900-square-foot brewpub scheduled to open this fall.
Located in West Plaza next to Double DD Meats, the new Diamond... more
HBJ staff | May 7
Home sales prices hit $275K in April
EVERETT — It’s 2007 all over again for the local real estate market as antsy buyers rush to buy what’s left in a dwindling supply of homes for sale.
Northwest Multiple Listing Service members notched their... more
By Kurt Batdorf
HBJ Editor | May 6
County reveals ‘Open Up,’ its tourism brand
MUKILTEO — The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau has unveiled a new destination brand and tourism website to create more awareness of the area and increase the number of visitors.
The brand was officially introduced May 2... more
By Amy Watkins
HBJ Freelance Writer | May 3
M.L. Dehm / For HBJ |
State’s food safety rules to mirror federal law
EVERETT — Beginning May 1, Washington state food service regulations will be updated to include provisions from the federal government’s model food code.
"Our food supply is very safe," said Snohomish... more
By M.L. Dehm
HBJ Freelance Writer | May 1
Dan Bates / Herald file, 2012 |
Snohomish Soap Co. bubbles with business
SNOHOMISH — Bad economic times aren't usually considered ideal for starting a new business. But if the country had not suffered its economic downturn in 2008, entrepreneur Cindy Todd might never have thought to start the Snohomish... more
By M.L. Dehm
HBJ Freelance Writer | May 1
M.L. Dehm / For HBJ |
Class sets business owners on growth path
EVERETT — The first few years after opening a business are said to be the hardest. But after you survive those critical early years, how do you know when it's time to take your business to the next level and how do you go about... more
By M.L. Dehm
HBJ Freelance Writer | May 1
Amy Watkins / For HBJ |
Execs vie for major Ernst and Young award
BOTHELL — Chief executive officers from two thriving Snohomish County companies are semifinalists in a global program that recognizes successful entrepreneurs.
Chris Barrow of EagleView Technologies and Jim Weber of... more
By Amy Watkins
HBJ Freelance Writer | April 30
Feds sue Frontier’s ex-leaders for $46M
SEATTLE — The federal government is suing former leaders of another failed publicly traded Snohomish County bank, this time Frontier, a regionally prominent and philanthropically active downtown Everett institution.
In a... more
By Chuck Taylor
Herald Writer | April 29
Tulalips maintain economic momentum
TULALIP — Mel Sheldon wanted his State of the Tulalip Tribes speech to be educational, informative and leave those who listened to it with a better understanding of the Tulalip Tribes.
The... more
By Amy Watkins
HBJ Freelance Writer | April 26
EASC expects hundreds for annual meeting May 23
EVERETT — Hundreds of business leaders are expected to turn out for Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s second annual meeting.
The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 23 at the Lynnwood Convention... more
By Amy Watkins
HBJ Freelance Writer | April 26
Unemployment rate falls to pre-recession levels
EVERETT — Snohomish County’s unemployment rate in March took another steep decline, falling from 6.3 percent to 5.7 percent.
Unemployment rates have been falling since early 2010, following seasonal trends,... more
By Kurt Batdorf
HBJ Editor | April 23
WSU chief says education bolsters community
EVERETT — Communities that don’t support education are poorer places for it, Washington State University President Elson Floyd told about 400 guests gathered for the Everett Community College Foundation’s fundraising... more
By Kurt Batdorf
HBJ Editor | April 23
Amy Watkins / For HBJ |
The Shred Stop invests in forest restoration
LYNNWOOD — Stephen Hershman believes it’s time for his young company to give something back.
Three years have passed since his document-shredding business, The Shred Stop, installed a prototype kiosk in... more
By Amy Watkins
HBJ Freelance Writer | April 22
Community Transit issues smart commuter awards
EVERETT — Community Transit announced the winners of the 16th annual Smart Commuter Awards, which honor individuals and businesses in Snohomish County and Bothell that adhere to the goals of the state’s Commute Trip Reduction... more
HBJ staff | April 22
Providence-Swedish massage health insurance
EVERETT — A new way for businesses to provide health care for employees is being developed by Providence Health & Services and Swedish Health Services.
The Providence and Swedish affiliation is working toward an... more
By Amy Watkins
HBJ Freelance Writer | April 19
Tulalips maintain economic momentum
Tribal chairman Mel Sheldon gives upbeat State of Tribes address By Amy Watkins HBJ Freelance Writer more
FDIC seeks $41M from failed City Bank execs
SEATTLE — The feds are going after former leaders of a failed community bank in a case that’s noteworthy for the alleged hubris of the defendants.
The Federal Deposit Insurance... more
By Chuck Taylor
Herald Writer | April 25
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