Spread facts, not fear

By WBA | April 23, 2020

“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…

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WBA Business Confidence Survey Results

By WBA | April 20, 2020

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…

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Creativity and community collaboration in moments of crisis

By WBA | April 13, 2020

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…

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