Back-to-school blues

BY PAUL LEONARD of the VBJ

It's that time of year again.

With the back-to-school shopping season in full swing, retailers tried to lure buyers with promises of new fashions, discounted prices, and in the case of Vancouver furniture reseller Divine Consign - freshly-baked cupcakes.

Community banker and philanthropist dies

BY VBJ STAFF

From the Press Room

BY VBJ STAFF

Vancouver-based ClearAccess, a leading provider of managed broadband solutions, was recently named the #1 fastest growing private telecommunications company by Inc. Magazine, with an overall rank of 66 across all industries.

News Briefs

BY VBJ STAFF

First Indy to close branches

Vancouver-based First Independent Bank announced last week that it would consolidate its network of branch offices from 19 to 16 in the coming months.

Capeloto moves on

BY PAUL LEONARD of the VBJ

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Kim Capeloto will become executive vice president in charge of operations and marketing at Riverview Community Bank, effective Sept. 15.

Exporting prosperity

BY JOSH OJALA for the VBJ

The Port of Vancouver's business recruitment efforts may pay off in a big way - that is, if a deal for 30 to 40 acres of port land for use as a potash export facility goes through.

Baird considers his legacy

BY PAUL LEONARD of the VBJ

In a conversation with the VBJ less than a week before Tuesday's primary, retiring Congressman Brian Baird talked about his plans for the future, what he called a "broken" federal tax system and defended his votes on two crucial pieces of legislation passed at the nadir of the recent financial crisis.

News Briefs

BY VBJ STAFF

Clark County Leadership organization seeks new leader

Leadership Clark County announced that it would be seeking a new executive director over the next several weeks.

Fair weather

BY PAUL LEONARD of the VBJ

As this year's Clark County Fair headed into its final weekend, there seemed to be plenty to smile about for fairgoers, event organizers and vendors.

Light rail headed to the polls for approval

BY VBJ STAFF

The Board of County Commissioners is calling for a vote on funding for light rail in Vancouver in the November 2011 general election.

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