Courtesy Photo, BECU

Business

BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

Business

Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

Tom Sauvageau and Kerry Solmonsen

Business

Don’t Give Up: Navigating the SBA Disaster Loan Process | Business Banter

Kerry and Tom discuss why is the process so complicated, and what to do if you get denied?

Last year's Hungry Housewives' craft show completely filled the Glacier Middle School gym, with some vendors spilling outside. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Life

Hungry Housewives host 11th annual craft show

Some proceeds go to the Friends of the Carbon Canyon to help lobby for rebuilding the Carbon River/Fairfax…

Enumclaw Council member and business owner Tom Sauvageau and Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kerry Solmonsen

Business

Ever wonder what your business is really worth? | Business Banter

You could have laid a golden egg, and never even realized it.

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Jim Holyan howling in the Idaho backcountry. It’s all in the diaphragm, he says.

Business

“I was a Middle-aged Wolfman”: New book recounts local’s efforts to bring wolves back to Idaho

Jim Holyan had many adventures while tracking, trapping, and tagging wolves.

Image courtesy Small Business Administration

News

Need help with a disaster loan? The SBA is in town

Business owners can meet with a Small Business Administration official in Enumclaw or Buckley to go over eligibility…

Tom Sauvageau and Kerry Solmonsen, “Business Banter”

Business

Having people problems? Consider your business culture when you hire | Business Banter

It’s not always about natural ability or availability.

Tom Sauvageau and Kerry Solmonsen

Business

S-Corp vs. LLC: Which one is right for me? | Business Banter

Kerry and Tom discuss business taxes on the state and federal level.

Tom Sauvageau and Kerry Solmonsen

Business

Manage that cash flow before you start chasing money | Business Banter

Cash flow is what makes the biggest difference for small businesses, more so than sales and net income.

Thomas Sauvageau and Kerry Solmonsen

Business

Do business in your home? You can claim that on your taxes | Business Banter

Learn more about the least-used tax write-off strategies for small business owners.

Enumclaw Council member and business owner Tom Sauvageau and Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kerry Solmonsen

Business

Are you doing more for less? Find your business’ core focus | Business Banter

A new twice-monthly conversation on business.

Courtesy Photo, The Herald/Everett

Business

Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way

Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy