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Circle Technology inks distribution agreement

Circle Technology inks distribution agreement

Having signed their first U.S. distribution agreement in April, with the expecta...

Food processors realize energy savings through consortium program

Food processors realize energy savings through consortium program

When Bonnie Moore, VP of development and innovation for the Columbia River Econo...

Millcreek Town Center breaking ground

Millcreek Town Center breaking ground

TJ Fontenette said that with last year’s addition of the signal at Scotton Way a...

Going green: More than a trend

Going green: More than a trend

Over the past decade, “green” has become the buzz word of choice for individuals...

Marketing: Benchmarking your way to better business

Marketing: Benchmarking your way to better business

“How’m I doin’?” – Erstwhile New York City mayor Ed Koch made this phrase famous...

Local business owner offers reward for sculpture’s head

Local business owner offers reward for sculpture’s head

John Rudi, owner of Thompson Metal Fab Inc., is offering a reward for the return...

Technology & Electronic Solutions

High Tech Council: Lobbying for our future

High Tech Council: Lobbying for our future

Since its founding 13 years ago, the Clark County High Tech Council has successfully lobbied for the tax incentives behind an SEH America expansion, collaborated to bring engineering education to Washington State University Vancouver, and worked with Clark Public Utilities to help local businesses use less energy.

Those successes may be just the beginning for the group, whose nine corporate membe...

Accounting & Finance

Accounting mistakes you can’t afford

Accounting mistakes you can’t afford

With the chaos of tax season now a fading memory, some small business owners may hope to avoid worrying about their balance sheets until sometime next year. But avoidance won’t make next year’s taxes to go more smoothly – let alone boost a business’ bottom line.

When small business owners make these four common mistakes, they should stop hiding from the tax professionals and head in for a financi...

News Briefs

Upcoming PubTalk to feature business pitch competition

The next Clark County PubTalk will take place on Tuesday, June 18.

Inspired by ABC’s popular television show “Shark Tank,” the event will feature a business pitch competition where four local companies will pitch their business ideas to a judging panel of five “sharks.” The sharks will determine the winner that receives a $1,000 prize and an exclusive invitation to a summer angel investor netwo...

Spotlight

Living the suite life

Living the suite life

Despite two major economic downturns in the last 17 years, Vancouver-based Vesta Hospitality continues to survive and expand.

Vesta specializes in human resource training, management and development, and provides hospitality services to 12 projects throughout the United States and Canada.

According to Rick Takach, Vesta’s president and CEO, the business of hiring the right people for their hotel...

Breaking Ground

Companion Pet Clinic

In October, Dr. Joe Giffoni and his staff at Companion Pet Clinic in Vancouver will move into a new facility at 211 N.E. Crestwood Court.

The 3,000-square-foot clinic broke ground in April. It features a rustic, country-style exterior design that includes a cultured stone veneer accent. The entry and waiting areas sport ceramic tile and open beam ceilings. The new building is two blocks east of Companion’s previous location.

The new clinic will have more exam rooms, separate dog and cat wards, an isolation ward, a large treatment area and a large surgery suite.

The general contractor is Schlect Construction. McDonalds Excavation is doing the site work; Pacific Construction is doing the concrete; Parr Lumber is supplying the lumber; Russell & Sons is doing the plumbing; Entek Corporation is doing the HVAC; and the electrical work is handled by Haskin Electric. Key Bank handled the financing.

Highland Park Apartments

Construction started in May week on Highland Park Apartments, a 56-unit apartment project for low-income seniors located on a 2.4 acre site west of the Vancouver Mall at 5015 N.E. 66th Ave. Funding for the $6.9 million project was provided through a partnership that included federal, state and county funds.

Highland Park Apartments will provide 55 one-bedroom apartments with a two-bedroom manager’s apartment, a community room, library/computer center, exercise room and garden space. A service coordinator will link residents to community services to ensure aging in place with dignity and quality of life. The building and grounds will be accessible for handicapped persons.

Scheduled for occupancy in April, 2008, Highland Park Apartments will be managed by the Vancouver Housing Authority.

Kristi Plaza

Kristi Plaza, Battle Ground’s newest commercial plaza, broke ground on June 1. The Kristi Plaza is a $2.1 million project featuring two buildings located at the corner of Highway 503 and Main Street. Building 911 has been leased to Ron Bertsch of Coldwell Banker United Brokers. Portions of Building 909 have been leased to Dr. Timothy Garner of Battle Ground Vision Center, Brad Heath of Edward Jones, Brent Donnelly of Farmer’s Mortgage, and Keith Collins of The Pizza Spot.Kristi Plaza is owned by DRKBG LLC which is a partnership between the local Maldonado, Wubben and Dotson families.

Companion Pet Clinic

In October, Dr. Joe Giffoni and his staff at Companion Pet Clinic in Vancouver will move into a new facility at 211 N.E. Crestwood Court.

The 3,000-square-foot clinic broke ground in April. It features a rustic, country-style exterior design that includes a cultured stone veneer accent. The entry and waiting areas sport ceramic tile and open beam ceilings. The new building is two blocks east of Companion’s previous location.

The new clinic will have more exam rooms, separate dog and cat wards, an isolation ward, a large treatment area and a large surgery suite.

The general contractor is Schlect Construction. McDonalds Excavation is doing the site work; Pacific Construction is doing the concrete; Parr Lumber is supplying the lumber; Russell & Sons is doing the plumbing; Entek Corporation is doing the HVAC; and the electrical work is handled by Haskin Electric. Key Bank handled the financing.

Highland Park Apartments

Construction started in May week on Highland Park Apartments, a 56-unit apartment project for low-income seniors located on a 2.4 acre site west of the Vancouver Mall at 5015 N.E. 66th Ave. Funding for the $6.9 million project was provided through a partnership that included federal, state and county funds.

Highland Park Apartments will provide 55 one-bedroom apartments with a two-bedroom manager’s apartment, a community room, library/computer center, exercise room and garden space. A service coordinator will link residents to community services to ensure aging in place with dignity and quality of life. The building and grounds will be accessible for handicapped persons.

Scheduled for occupancy in April, 2008, Highland Park Apartments will be managed by the Vancouver Housing Authority.

Kristi Plaza

Kristi Plaza, Battle Ground’s newest commercial plaza, broke ground on June 1. The Kristi Plaza is a $2.1 million project featuring two buildings located at the corner of Highway 503 and Main Street. Building 911 has been leased to Ron Bertsch of Coldwell Banker United Brokers. Portions of Building 909 have been leased to Dr. Timothy Garner of Battle Ground Vision Center, Brad Heath of Edward Jones, Brent Donnelly of Farmer’s Mortgage, and Keith Collins of The Pizza Spot.Kristi Plaza is owned by DRKBG LLC which is a partnership between the local Maldonado, Wubben and Dotson families.

Opinion

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Value investing: Simple strategies for finding value

Value investing: Simple strategies for finding value

Buy low, sell high. This simple adage sums up the value investing philosophy. But in practice, value investing is far fr...

Taxing mistakes on your 1099

Taxing mistakes on your 1099

January is a busy month for business tax filing compliance. The most frequent error I see is failure to file forms 1099....

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