WBA News
‘Roastery’ opens a new panorama view of coffee roasting and brewing
published March 31, 2016 On March 28, 2016 the doors will open on a first for coffee-crazy Whatcom County: An open-view coffee roasting facility at The Woods Coffee location on Lakeway Drive (just east of I-5 exit). As announced by CEO Wes Herman (above left) and Head Roaster Shea Hagan (right), a Grand Opening is…
Whatcom Business Leaders Recognized at Sold-out Event
Pictured from left to right: Dale Zender, PeaceHealth; Cory and Bobbi Kreider, Lynden Sheet Metal; Greg Penner, Capstone Physical Therapy; Jay Bornstein, Bornstein Seafood Bellingham, Wash: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 marked the 30th Annual Business Person of the Year Awards Banquet, hosted by Whatcom Business Alliance and held at the Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham, a…
When Local Businesses Sneeze, the Community Catches a Cold
March 25, 2016 – Letter from WBA President Tony Larson If you are not part of the Whatcom Business Alliance leadership network, I invite and encourage you to get on board. Next month will mark our 4th anniversary. The WBA was founded as a nonprofit, nonpartisan economic development organization with the primary mission of facilitating…
Whatcom County Top 25 Jobs, Employers, Skills and Certifications
Summer 2018 Employer Demand report from the Employment Security Department https://www.esd.wa.gov/labormarketinfo/employer-demand Employment Rate is lowest in 11 years in Washington State! Here are some of the Top local employers, types of Jobs, hard skills and certifications in Whatcom County! (from https://esd.wa.gov/labormarketinfo/monthly-employment-report) Top 25 occupations advertised online Return to content Whatcom County, June, 2018 Source: Employment…
Saturna Capital hosts Bellingham’s 7 sister cities for historic future of business event!
Whatcom County Business Community Is Invited to this Historic Event on Sept. 5th, 2018! Reserve your spot with Melisa Nelson melisa0296@gmail.com or http://www.linkedin.com/in/melisanelson/ The Whatcom County Business Community is invited to a unique lunch meeting on Wednesday, September 5th at Whatcom Community College to be part of a discussion between you and our area colleges about the future of our economy and the workforce behind it. You…
Build Your Workforce with an Apprenticeship Program
One effective way for manufacturers to develop skilled workers is through apprenticeship programs, which are again taking hold among manufacturers in the U.S. as they look for ways to address their workforce needs. Per the U.S. Department of Labor, apprenticeship is an “earn and learn” training model that combines work-based learning with related classroom…
WBA announces $50,000 contribution to Youth Engagement Initiative
April 19th, 2018 Whatcom Business Alliance Announces $50,000 Commitment to Phase Two of the Youth Engagement Initiative (YEI) Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) Board Chairman Doug Thomas, President Tony Larson, and education committee co-chairs Laura McKinney, NW Government Affairs and Public Relations Director for Alcoa and Tom Kenney, recently retired Regional President for Washington Federal, announced…
Whatcom Entrepreneurs Inspiring Youth…
Whatcom Business Alliance’s Youth Engagement Initiative launched in February of 2018 with a presentation from four Whatcom County Business Founders/Entrepreneurs. Watch Whatcom County business owners Kevin Menard of Transition Bikes, Anne-Marie Faiola of Bramble Berry, Erin Baker of Erin Bakers Wholesome Baked Goods and Mike Andes of Augusta Lawn Care Services. Watch the playlist of the 4 videos below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MagU1reQJSs&list=PLnlmVa3WhWEJOCDkmWRuNi7sgLX69WKDN
2018 Economic Forecast Breakfast
Event: Economic Forecast Breakfast When: November 14, 2018, 7–9 am Where: Four Points Sheraton- Bellingham WBA MEMBERS: $45 ticket or TABLE OF 8 for $350 NON-MEMBERS: $55 ticket or TABLE OF 8 for $400 Join us for breakfast and an in-depth analysis of the economic forecast for Whatcom County, Washington State, and our nation. Hear from top-level…