Brist Manufacturing – We’ve Got This
Across the nation, businesses are closing at a record pace as entire industries remain closed to contain COVID-19. Some companies have pivoted rapidly to manufacturing goods or providing services specifically related to the crisis, including several distilleries that have shifted from alcohol production to manufacturing hand sanitizer. But closing (either temporarily or permanently) or shifting…
Read MoreBP donates jet fuel to COVID-19 U.S. relief efforts
BP is donating 3 million gallons of jet fuel to FedEx and Alaska Airlines to support the timely delivery of personal protective equipment and other essential goods to areas of the U.S. at greatest risk for COVID-19. The donation to FedEx Express, supplied by Air BP, will be used solely for international air transportation to…
Read MoreBellingham Cold Storage collaborates in midst of global crisis
Bob Bray of Dairy Distributing, Inc. — transporter of products for such brands as Edaleen Dairy, Smith Brothers Farms, Twin Brook Creamery and Sirena Gelato — reached out to his friend Doug Thomas, president and CEO of Bellingham Cold Storage, in March 2020. He asked about borrowing a couple of insulated totes for a special project. Bob…
Read MoreSpread facts, not fear
“What is the source of that information?” Get used to asking yourself that question. Looking past the intermediary to the original context of the news is an invaluable business skill to acquire. The more important the information, the higher the stakes – and the greater the likelihood that there’ll be scads of misinformation flying across…
Read MoreAlcoa Corporation announces full curtailment of Alcoa Works
[SPECIAL ALERT] Alcoa Corporation today announced that it will fully curtail its Intalco Works smelter located in Whatcom County amid declining market conditions. The curtailment is expected to be complete by the end of July 2020, and the announced curtailment is included in the Company’s first-quarter 2020 earnings press release, posted at www.alcoa.com. “While our…
Read MoreLithtexNW steps up to the challenge
WBA Business Confidence Survey Results
The coronavirus pandemic has had a severe impact on the local, state, national, and global economy. With the statewide Stay-at-Home order in effect until at least May 4th, the Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) conducted a survey of over 220 county businesses to better understand how they have been affected by the current health and economic…
Read MoreCreativity and community collaboration in moments of crisis
Bob Bray of Dairy Distributing, Inc. — transporter of products for such brands as Edaleen Dairy, Smith Brothers Farms, Twin Brook Creamery and Sirena Gelato — reached out to his friend Doug Thomas, president and CEO of Bellingham Cold storage, in March 2020. He asked about borrowing a couple of insulated totes for a special…
Read MorePeter Larsen new head of operations at Simple Box Storage
Lynden-based Simple Box Storage recently named Peter Larsen its head of operations, tasking him with identifying and implementing process improvement that will make the company more efficient.Founded by Ross Black when he was a high school senior in 1997, Simple Box Storage rents and sells shipping containers for storage, moving or modification. Today the company…
Read MoreWe got this, America!
One Bellingham-based business has launched a creative, nationwide effort to support the employees of small businesses and non-profits who need financial assistance during this economic health crisis. Through each sale of t-shirts with the rally cry “We got this”, $10 is directed back to the small businesses that have signed up and provided proof of…
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