As the Fed turns…. what happens next?
There have a been an increasing number of articles and blogs posts written , and discussions being had about what effects rising interest rates will have on commercial real estate. The Federal Reserve has certainly remained steadfast in their policy of keeping rates low to promote economic activity. It has paid dividends as the […]
New Craft Brewery Coming to Uptown Village
Here is a recent article published in the Vancouver Business Journal about a client of ours, Bryan Shull who is opening Trap Door Brewing this summer. Bryan has laid a solid foundation for his business by creating a detailed business plan and using the resources of Buck Heidrick of the Washington State Small Business Development Center. This helped him […]
Congrats to Puj!
Congratulations to one of my clients, Puj, for taking this next step in their business! Puj Kickstarts 2015 with New Product, New Hires Article published in the Vancouver Business Journal Friday, 06 February 2015 – Written by Temple Lentz Since the summer of 2013, Vancouver-based design company Puj has occupied downtown’s Wolf building on 11th […]
Glambar to provide sparkle at Sparks
The GlamBar Babes are creating sparkle in downtown Vancouver already. Click on the image to hear from them directly as they get ready for their grand opening. We’re proud to have helped them through the steps to getting a signed lease and be able to announce their new venture. Downtown Vancouver already has built a […]
Awash in Optimism
We’ve entered the economic forecast zone as 2015 gets into full swing. Everything that I read seems to radiate optimism. As 2014 drew to a close we had gas prices falling to their lowest level since 2009. We had consumer confidence rising, in fact reaching levels unseen since 1998. Wonder if those two […]
Vancouver Chamber Small Business Resource Committee
Tuesday the Vancouver Chamber kicked off their first public event aimed to bring more awareness, more access and more effective application of the numerous resources that are in place to support and nurture small business . This effort actually began way back in 2013 when the GVCC and the City of Vancouver coalesced around creating […]
Hazel Dell the next Hot Bed for Restaurants ?
If there is one complaint common to almost all Hazel Dell or Salmon Creel residents or shoppers it is the question why aren’t there more good restaurants in that part of town. For years the myth was that the System Development Charges (SDC) by the Clark Regional Waste Water District were too expensive. These costs are generally […]
Vision Translated to Reality
The Columbia River Economic Development Council held their final quarterly luncheon of 2014 at the Heathman Lodge Monday January 15th. The topic was how strategic planning is vitally important to creating a vital economic future. This is topic is important because the effects of the 2008 Great Recession set our economic development base back about four years, and brought […]
Podiatrists gain foothold at Pacific Crest
In 2008 Drs. Ellen Wenzel and Zarko Kajgana made a decision to locate their Podiatric practice here in Clark County. Both had completed their training and residency, having matriculated from Scholl College of Podiatry at Rosalind Franklin University in 2007 and been Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. They set up […]
Retail Revs at steady rate
The most recent report from Washington State on local retail sales shows that Clark County consumers are still keep up a good pace in their shopping habits. Taxable retail sales climbed to $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2014, from April 1 through June 30, the Washington State Department of Revenue reported Monday November […]
