We have just crossed over the six-month mark since the Covid shutdowns. The first few weeks were brutal as the vast majority of all restaurants closed , although there were a small group of local operators who made heroic efforts to pivot , and attempted to remain open with just [...]
With construction resuming Tinnakorn Lofts inches closer to opening Tinnakorn Lofts is a classic situation that small business faces. With a successful business in Downtown Vancouver , and housing prices steadily increasing for their staff, our clients decided to purchase a small parcel of surplus land owned by [...]
Is this what good news feels like? We seem to be in the strange stage of the crisis where we are starting to look across the abyss to the other side, or at least starting to think about what the other side of the abyss could look like, all while [...]
Here are websites that have put together resources and links to help you navigate through these challenging days . Hornstein Law Group Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce CREDC South West Washington Contractors Most of your local Banks an Credit Unions have been gearing up their teams to be resources [...]
We're all right in the middle of perhaps the most impactful historical event of our lives. Considering the past twenty to thirty years that is saying alot. Governments at all levels , busineses , and health care all seeking to provide resources and support . How will [...]
As the article in the Columbian December 20 stated there was a definite shudder of sadness that went through the Vancouver community with the announcement by Tommy Owens that he was closing down the Tommy O’s at 8th and Washington. Tommy O’s has been a very visible a successful member [...]
After over 35 years in their location up on Mill Plain Boulevard, Pickett Insurance agency has moved out to Cascade Park, in the Park Towers office campus. Lead by President Paul Covey , the Pickett team has been a long time presence in the insurance industry here in Clark County. [...]
Another exciting initiative from Vancouver's Downtown Association to bolster the vibrancy for small business downtown.
Own your business, Own your property Owning commercial property is one of the quickest and safest ways for business owners to create wealth. You’ve worked hard to build your company to the place where it is consistently profitable, and if you’re wondering if the next step should be property ownership, [...]
What do we mean by “Your Future: Own It”? Commercial Property Ownership Especially when what you need help with is negotiating a lease? “Your Future: Own it” is a simple statement that represents, in Commercial Real Estate, taking ownership of the opportunities that present themselves. We can help you and [...]
What is a Saver to do? This is the title of an article we published in the April 2011 issue of the Vancouver Business Journal. It highlights the plight of many individuals, who have been good stewards of their capital, placing it in conservative income producing investments and getting returns [...]
In the spring of 2016 the ownership group of the Historical Columbian Building at 102 East Evergreen, on the corner of Broadway and Evergreen, contacted me asking if I was interested in being their Leasing Broker. They had acquired this property in 2004 and had, over a period of 13 [...]